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Zambia’s new leader denounces outgoing ‘brutal regime’, pledges ‘better democracy’
Zambian president-elect Hakainde Hichilema on Monday slammed the southern African country’s outgoing “brutal regime” while promising a “better democracy” in his debut address to the nation, hours after winning the top job in a landslide. Read more…
Deaths deepen fears 2 months after 100 kids kidnapped from school in Nigeria
Two and a half months after gunmen kidnapped more than 100 children from a Nigerian Islamic seminary in the country’s northwest, parents have learnt four pupils have died in captivity. Read more…
Hosting Africa Cup of Nations ‘irreversible achievement’ for Cameroon
“We are the champions” resonates in the Olembe Stadium in Yaounde as Cameroon sports minister Narcisse Mouele Kombi enters the main venue for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, surrounded by journalists. Read more…
WATCH | Zambia’s Edgar Lungu concedes defeat to challenger Hichilema
Zambia’s outgoing leader Edgar Lungu on Monday conceded defeat and congratulated his successor and longtime rival Hakainde Hichilema, who scored a landslide victory in a bitterly contested presidential election. Read more…
ANC wishes Jacob Zuma speedy recovery after surgical procedure
The African National Congress (ANC) has urged South Africans to keep former president Jacob Zuma “in their thoughts and prayers” after he underwent a surgical procedure over the weekend. Read more…
Cyril Ramaphosa is ‘considering’ Thandi Modise for deputy president job
President Cyril Ramaphosa is reportedly considering the new minister of defence Thandi Modise as his deputy, ahead of the African National Congress (ANC’s) national elective conference next year. Read more…
From the desk of the President
State capture did not end of its own accord. It was brought to an end by the concerted actions of South Africans from all walks of life, working in various areas to restore the values of our constitutional democracy, writes President Cyril Ramaphosa.Read more…
Dollar dominance back on agenda in DRC
Democratic Republic of Congo has revived a long-standing dream of promoting the national currency and sidelining the dollar to regain control over key economic levers. Read more…
Msizi Nkosi, the producer of ‘3Talk with Noleen’, ‘Khumbul’ ekhaya’ dies
Msizi Nkosi, the producer of prominent South African television shows such as ‘3Talk with Noleen’ and ‘Khumbul’ ekhaya’, has died. He was 34. Read more…
Madagascar leader Andry Rajoelina names new cabinet, keeps PM
Madagascar’s president Andry Rajoelina named a new cabinet on Sunday, but retained his previous prime minister, days after dissolving the entire government. Read more…
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