From gunmen killing three security agents in northwest Nigeria’s Zamfara state; to rebels claiming “full control” of the strategic northern Ethiopian city of Dessie… Read these and other stories making the headlines from around the African continent.
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Gunmen kill three security agents in northwest Nigeria
Gunmen have killed three security agents in northwest Nigeria’s Zamfara state, a spokeperson said on Saturday, in the latest violence in the volatile region. Read more…
Russian tourists flock back to Egypt’s Red Sea
Mussa al-Nahas sat outside his fragrance and spice shop overlooking the Red Sea beaming at the sight of Russian tourists, who are beginning to flood back to Sharm el-Sheikh six years after a terror attack. Read more…
Rebels claim control of Ethiopian city, sparking govt denials
Tigrayan rebels said on Saturday they have secured “full control” of the strategic northern Ethiopian city of Dessie, sparking a furious denial by the government even as residents reported a retreat by federal forces from the area. Read more…
West Africa bloc sees ‘positive’ steps to civilian rule in Guinea
West Africa bloc Ecowas has commended Guinea’s military rulers for making progress towards restoring civilian rule after a military coup in September. Read more…
Fighting rages on as Ethiopia’s war hits one-year mark
Nearly a year ago, as the world awaited the outcome of the US presidential elections, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed deployed troops in Ethiopia’s Tigray region. Read more…
Sudan’s foreign minister says country ‘under arrest’ since coup
Sudan has been “under arrest” since a military coup earlier this week, Foreign Minister Mariam al-Mahdi told AFP on Saturday, adding she refuses to negotiate with the generals who led the power grab. Read more….
Onyango saves five penalties as Sundowns win and spectators return
Goalkeeper Denis Onyango saved five penalty shootout kicks to help Mamelodi Sundowns win a South African cup competition as a Covid-19 ban on spectators watching local games ended on Saturday. Read more…
PICS | Inside famous radio personality Mo Flava’s traditional wedding ceremony
Famous radio personality Mo Flava, whose real name is Moeti Tsiki, has shared pictures of him and his wife Mbali Cele from their recent traditional wedding. Read more…
‘EFF is dead without Malema,’ says controversial poet Ntsiki Mazwai
South African poet and singer Ntsiki Mazwai has expressed her political views about the Economic Freedom Fighters political party and its leader Julius Malema. Read more…
South African media personality and actress Pearl Thusi has expressed her political views ahead of the local municipal elections. Read more…
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