Cape Town – From South Africa’s former chief justice apologising for comments he made in 2020; to an oil vessel with a storage capacity of two million barrels exploding off the coast of southern Nigeria’s Delta state… Read these and other stories making the headlines from around the African continent.
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South African ex-top judge Mogoeng Mogoeng apologises for pro-Israeli remarks
South Africa’s former chief justice on Thursday apologised for comments he made in 2020 pledging support for Israel in the pro-Palestine country. Read more…
Oil spill fears mount after Nigeria vessel explodes
An oil vessel with a two million barrels storage capacity has exploded off the coast of southern Nigeria’s Delta state, its operator said on Thursday, prompting fears of an environmental disaster. Read more…
Minister Lindiwe Sisulu to appear before ANC integrity commission over opinion piece
South African Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has reportedly been summoned to appear before the ANC integrity commission to explain both her opinion piece criticising the country’s Constitution and judiciary, as well as her recent public spat with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office. Read more…
South African biotech firm Afrigen makes Africa’s first mRNA vaccine
Bissau-Guinean President Umaru Sissoco Embalo urged people to “return to their duties” on Thursday, two days after an attempted coup claimed 11 lives in the unstable West African country. Read more…
Look | Mmusi Maimane gushes over his wife Natalie as he wishes her a happy birthday
South African politician Mmusi Maimane has gushed over his wife, Natalie, on her birthday, penning heartfelt messages to her. Read more…
Egypt suggest delaying AFCON final against Senegal by a day
Egypt called on Africa Cup of Nations organisers to delay this weekend’s final against Senegal to give them more time to prepare after overcoming hosts Cameroon on penalties in Thursday’s semi-final. Read more…
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