From a Cape Town woman who was attacked by pit bulls reflecting on her experience; to the DRC military court upholding nine death sentences… Read these and other stories making the headlines from around the African continent.
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A Cape Town woman who was attacked by a group of pit bulls in Cape Town recently has reportedly opened up about the incident, saying she thought her life was ending, as the dogs mauled her, clenching their jaws into her body. Read more…
DRC military court upholds nine death sentences
Eight soldiers and one civilian in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) war-torn northeast have had death sentences for murder and embezzlement confirmed, court documents showed on Tuesday. Read more…
Death toll from South African fuel tanker blast rises to 26
The death toll from a fuel tanker explosion near Johannesburg last weekend has climbed to 26, a local official said on Wednesday, after eight more people died in the previous 48 hours. Read more…
Israel thanks Morocco for protecting Jews during Holocaust
Israeli President Isaac Herzog thanked Morocco’s King Mohammed VI for his country’s provision of “safe haven” for Jews during the Holocaust, in a missive seen by AFP on Tuesday. Read more…
Planes at OR Tambo International Airport were grounded on Wednesday due to what the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) confirmed was a technical problem at the fuel storage facility. Read more…
Gambia probes coup bid and arrests more soldiers
The Gambia on Tuesday set up an “investigative panel” and gave it 30 days to report back on last week’s coup attempt following the arrest of more soldiers. Read more…
Ransom kidnappings add to South Africa’s crime woes
From an eight-year-old snatched on her way to school to a wealthy businessman who was abducted and murdered, South Africa is experiencing a surge in kidnappings for money. Read more…
Moroccan director wants ‘healthy’ debate on gay rights
Moroccan director Maryam Touzani hopes her latest film, shortlisted for an Oscar, will provoke “a healthy, much-needed debate” around LGBTQ rights and challenge taboos in the conservative country. Read more…
‘I am truly blessed’ – Carl Niehaus sends cute message to his ‘darling wife’
Former member of the African National Congress (ANC), Carl Niehaus is full of love this festive season, taking to social media to express his gratitude for his “darling wife”, Noluthando Mdluli. Read more…
Australia eye victory after Carey century in 2nd South Africa Test
Australia closed in on winning the second Test and the series against South Africa on Wednesday after Alex Carey struck a maiden century to leave them in a commanding position. Read more…
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