Cape Town – From four South African cities being named amongst the most dangerous cities in the world; to a Ugandan court issuing an arrest warrant for an award-winning author who fled the country… Read these and other stories making the headlines from around the African continent.
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Cyril Ramaphosa considering five names for SA’s next police chief – reports
President Cyril Ramaphosa is reportedly considering five names, as he looks for a suitable candidate to take up the position of national police commissioner when Khehla Sitole vacates the office. Read more…
Dr Esther Mahlangu ‘is fine but still in shock’, police say
Police in Mpumalanga have reportedly said that Dr Esther Mahlangu “is fine but still in shock” after she was assaulted and robbed in her home at Siyabuswa near KwaMhlanga over the past weekend. Read more…
Cape Town, Joburg, Durban, Gqeberha listed among world’s most dangerous cities – report
Four South African cities have been named amongst the most dangerous cities in the world by the Mexican Council for Public Security and Criminal Justice in its latest report. Read more…
Morocco inflation surges, growth to flatline, central bank says
Inflation in Morocco will surge to 4.7% this year while growth almost flatlines, the central bank said on Tuesday, amid price hikes partly fuelled by the war in Ukraine. Read more…
Senegal soldier killed in operation against Casamance rebels, says army
Senegal’s army said on Tuesday that it had “totally destroyed” several rebel bases belonging to southern separatists, with one soldier killed and eight wounded in the military operation. Read more…
Uganda issues arrest warrant for author who fled after ‘torture’
A Ugandan court has issued an arrest warrant for an award-winning author who fled the country after being charged with insulting President Yoweri Museveni and his son, his lawyer said on Wednesday. Read more
South Sudan VP party withdraws from body monitoring peace deal
South Sudan’s main opposition party said Tuesday they were withdrawing from a body overseeing the young nation’s lumbering peace process, dealing a fresh blow to its elusive quest for stability. Read more…
Lesotho businessman shakes up political scene ahead of vote
A Lesotho millionaire businessman launched a party on Tuesday ahead of elections later this year, marking a transformation of the political landscape in the tiny kingdom long dominated by career politicians. Read more…
South African Test cricketer Zubayr Hamza suspended after positive drugs test
South African cricketer Zubayr Hamza has agreed to a voluntary suspension after testing positive for a prohibited substance, Cricket South Africa announced on Wednesday. Read more…
WATCH | AKA and his new bae Nadia Nakai share a kiss on stage
After they went public with their secret relationship on social media following much speculation, critically-acclaimed rappers, Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his new bae Nadia Nakai seem to never shy away from controversy. Read more…
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