Cape Town – From President Cyril Ramaphosa saying his government is closely watching the ongoing anti-migrant protests; to EU and African leaders meeting for a two-day summit seeking to reboot ties… Read these and other stories making the headlines from around the African continent.
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‘It’s the state of our economy that keeps me awake,’ says Cyril Ramaphosa amid anti-migrant protests
South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday said his government was closely watching ongoing anti-migrant protests to prevent them from descending into xenophobic attacks, amid growing public anger at foreigners. Read more…
Morocco announces $1 billion drought relief plan
Morocco said on Wednesday it will launch a nearly $1 billion aid programme to help its agriculture industry, which has been hit hard by a particularly acute drought in recent years. Read more…
Mozambique’s ex-president Guebuza to testify in debt scandal
Ex-president Armando Guebuza was on Thursday expected to testify in Mozambique’s biggest corruption scandal, an affair concerning secret loans contracted under his tenure that triggered an economic crisis. Read more…
WATCH | Ramaphosa says JSC went beyond its mandate in recommending Maya as SA’s next Chief Justice
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Judicial Services Commission (JSC) went beyond its mandate in nominating a single person rather than a couple of names suitable for the position of Chief Justice. Read more…
Guinea opposition leader hit by corruption allegations
Guinean opposition leader and former prime minister Cellou Dalein Diallo is under investigation for corruption over the sale of two planes and other property belonging to the national airline, according to a special prosecutor. Read more…
EU summit looks to boost strained ties with Africa
EU and African leaders meet for a two-day summit starting on Thursday, seeking to reboot ties with pledges of major investment in the face of competition from China and Russia. Read more…
Gunmen kill eight traders, 51 cows in Nigerian market
Gunmen have attacked a cattle market in southeast Nigeria, killing eight traders and 51 cows, police said on Thursday, in the latest violence to hit the restive region. Read more…
4 pupils arrested after bullying and assaulting another learner in Limpopo
Four learners from Motlalaohle Secondary School in Limpopo were reportedly arrested after a video of them bullying and assaulting another learner went viral on Monday. Read more…
WATCH | Hubby gifts Lerato Kganyago a hotel & spa for Valentine’s Day
Award-winning TV and radio presenter Lerato Kganyago has been hailed as the queen of Valentine’s Day after her husband, Thami Ndlela, surprised her with a purchase of a brand new boutique hotel, restaurant and spa for their special day. Read more…
Kenya withdraws from AWCON after failing to get team reinstated
Kenya on Wednesday withdrew its national women’s team from this month’s African Women Cup of Nations qualifiers against Uganda after failing to get the team reinstated by the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF). Read more…
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