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Man drowns at Melkbosstrand on Christmas Eve and 2 tourists rescued by helicopter while hiking
A man drowned at Melkbosstrand Beach in the Western Cape on Christmas Eve, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) confirmed on Sunday. Read more…
Zambia abolishes death penalty
Zambian rights activists Saturday hailed as a “huge milestone” a decision to scrap two British colonial-era laws: the death penalty and making criticism of the country’s leader a punishable offence. Read more…
Morocco sentences for migrants over Melilla tragedy ‘unjust’, says rights group
A Moroccan rights group on Saturday slammed “unjust” punishments given to migrants sentenced over a mass attempted crossing into the Spanish enclave of Melilla that left at least 23 dead. Read more…
Among DRC’s displaced, Christmas holds little cheer
Few in the giant displacement camps north of Goma, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, are enjoying the feasting and festivities they usually reserve for Christmas. Read more…
WATCH | At least 27 injured in Cairo stadium collapse, health ministry says
At least 27 people were injured on Saturday when part of a sports stadium south of Cairo collapsed during a basketball match, Egypt’s health ministry said. Read more…
Female genital mutilation is a practice deeply rooted in cultural traditions around the world. The World Health Organisation defines it as comprising all procedures that involve removal of parts of the external female genital organs for non-medical reasons. Read more…
The death toll from a fuel tanker explosion in a South African city east of Johannesburg has risen to 15, the health minister said Sunday. Read more…
Clashes in Sudan’s Darfur kill 11, says doctor
At least 11 people have been killed in ongoing clashes between Arab and non-Arab groups in Sudan’s restive Darfur region, a doctor said on Saturday. Read more…
‘We just click’ – Meet Lupita Nyong’o’s new man, Hugh Masekela’s son Selema
Kenyan actress and producer, Lupita Nyong’o took to social media to reveal to her followers that she has a new man in her life, Selema “Sal” Masekela. Read more…
French football fans start petition for the World Cup final to be replayed
A petition by French football fans for their national team to play Argentina in a replay of the FIFA World Cup 2022 final has gained momentum, collecting over 200 000 signatures. Read more…
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