Cape Town – From Justice Mandisa Maya pledging “full support” to incoming chief justice Raymond Zondo; to Africa feeling the economic impact of the Ukraine crisis… Read these and other stories making the headlines from around the African continent.
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Police launch manhunt after 4 ‘dangerous’ convicts escape from North West prison
The South African Police Services (SAPS) and the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) have reportedly launched a manhunt after four “dangerous” prisoners escaped from the Rooigrond…Read more
Far from Kyiv, Africa feels economic fallout from Ukraine crisis
From airlines in Nigeria to shoppers in Malawi, Africans are feeling the impact of the Ukraine crisis in wrenching increases in the price of fuel, grain and fertiliser. Read more…
Man, 42, found lying in a pool of blood at the back of his yard after being stabbed by his neighbour
Mpumalanga police arrested a 42-year-old woman on Sunday after she allegedly stabbed her neighbour to death. According to a police statement, the incident occurred around 20:30…Read more
Central African Republic to hold long overdue reconciliation talks next week
Long-promised national reconciliation talks will take place next week in the perennially restive Central African Republic between the government and unarmed opposition groups and civil society, a... Read more
Gunmen kill 11 Nigeria security personnel in two attacks
Gunmen on Tuesday killed 11 security personnel, including seven policemen and four vigilantes, in attacks in central and northwestern Nigeria, in the latest violence blamed heavily armed... Read more
Government extends National State of Disaster until April 15
The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has extended the National State of Disaster by a further month. In a statement on Tuesday, Minister Nkosazana… Read more
Troubled Somalia elections hit new snag
Somalia failed to conclude elections for the lower house of parliament by a deadline on Tuesday, marking the latest hitch in a deeply troubled process to appoint… Read more
Catholic group urges Senegal to end anti-rebel operation
Catholic group Sant’Egidio has urged Senegal’s military to end an operation against southern separatists and called for dialogue, after the West African state’s long-simmering conflict reignited last… Read more
PICS | Once-starving lions roar back to life in Sudan sanctuary
Kandaka the lioness was once sick and emaciated in a rundown zoo in Sudan’s capital, but thanks to wildlife enthusiasts she now thrives in a reserve watching… Read more
Mandisa Maya pledges ‘full support’ to incoming chief justice Raymond Zondo
President of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA), Justice Mandisa Maya, has reportedly congratulated Justice Raymond Zondo on his appointment as South Africa’s new chief justice…. Read more
Radio personality and businesswoman, Dineo Ranaka took to Instagram during the week to share a snap of herself in the buff when she was five months... Read more
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