From an alleged “high calibre” vehicle hijacking ringleader being arrested; to Ethiopia’s PM holding the first meeting with Tigray leaders since the peace deal…Read these and other stories making the headlines from around the African continent.
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PICS | Alleged “high calibre” vehicle hijacking ringleader arrested, vehicles seized
Gauteng police have arrested a man believed to be the mastermind of the theft and hijacking of “high-calibre” vehicles that are smuggled out of the country has been arrested in Johannesburg on Thursday. Read more…
Ethiopia PM holds first meeting with Tigray leaders since peace deal
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and other government officials on Friday held their first meeting with Tigrayan leaders since a November peace deal, officials and state media said. Read more…
No lights, no water: South Africans fume at cascading crisis
Already struggling without electricity for hours a day, many South Africans are now having to do also without water, as power outages batter the supply system. Read more…
Kenyan police sentenced for murder of rights lawyer
Three Kenyan police officers were Friday served sentences ranging from 24 years in jail to the death penalty for the brutal murder of a rights lawyer and two other people. Read more…
Man, 66, sentenced to 18 years after forcefully ‘marrying and raping’ girl, 13
The Gqeberha High Court sentenced Bheki Nxasana, Mxosheni Sibiya and Nomvo Nxasana on charges relating to trafficking and forced marriage of a 13-year-old mildly mentally challenged girl. Read more…
Pope urges S. Sudan leaders to make ‘new start’ for peace
Pope Francis on Friday urged the leaders of South Sudan to make “a new start” for peace, warning that history would remember them based on their actions, as he began a three-day visit to the violence-wracked country. Read more…
President Ramaphosa shoots down plan to sponsor Tottenham
A proposed lucrative sponsorship deal between South Africa and a top English football club that sparked a two-day firestorm will not be backed by President Cyril Ramaphosa, his spokesman said Friday. Read more…
Cash and fuel crisis cranks up Nigeria election tensions
With just three weeks to go before Nigeria’s presidential election, major cash and fuel shortages are stirring up public anger and tensions during campaigning for the country’s top post. Read more…
WATCH | ‘I’ve never cried sooo much this week’ – Lady Du launches beauty salon
South African Amapiano vocalist Lady Du has launched a beauty salon, and she is proud of her new business. Read more…
South Africa withdraw invite to Israeli rugby team
South Africa Rugby announced on Friday that it had withdrawn an invitation to Israeli club Tel Aviv Heat to compete in a second-tier competition from March 24. Read more…
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