From a group of women getting stuck in a lift for two hours due to load shedding; to the suspect for the murder of the LGBTQ campaigner pleads not guilty… Read these and other stories making the headlines from around the African continent.
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PICS | Group of women stuck in a lift for two hours due to load shedding
Seven women were reportedly trapped in a lift at a mall in KwaZulu-Natal for nearly two hours due to load shedding on Tuesday. Read more…
Suspect pleads not guilty to murder of LGBTQ campaigner
A Kenyan man pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to the murder of a prominent LGBTQ campaigner whose brutal death led to calls for justice from rights groups at home and abroad. Read more…
South Africa police probe ‘unusual’ corpse theft
South African police said on Wednesday they have launched an “unusual” investigation after robbers carefully dug the side of a grave, broke into the coffin and stole the corpse inside. Read more…
Algeria sentences ex-president’s brother to 12 years
An Algerian court has sentenced the brother of ousted president Abdelaziz Bouteflika to 12 years in prison for “corruption” and money laundering, local media reported on Wednesday. Read more…
Two bodies with head injuries and stab wounds found at dumping site
Police in Mpumalanga are reportedly investigating two deaths following the discovery of two men’s bodies at a dumping site on Wednesday. Read more…
Uganda wildlife numbers soar due to enhanced protection
Uganda’s wildlife population has boomed over the past four decades, the wildlife minister said on Wednesday, but warned more must be done to save declining species including lions and endangered chimpanzees. Read more…
Investigation under way after security guard shoots himself inside Hillbrow police station
Gauteng police have reportedly opened an inquest docket after a man allegedly killed himself at Hill police station on Wednesday. Read more…
Zambia commutes nearly 400 death sentences after law change
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has commuted 390 death sentences to life imprisonment, six weeks after he abolished capital punishment, a cabinet minister said on Wednesday. Read more…
Trevor Noah and American rapper Busta Rhymes were both features at this year’s Grammys festivities and got the opportunity to meet one another backstage, which is where Trevor was overwhelmed and rapped one of the rapper’s songs to Busta leading to a hip-hop duet. Read more…
Nedbank Cup Highlights: SuperSport United eliminated in upset against Dondol Stars
A major upset occurred in the Nedbank Cup, as amateur side Dondol Stars eliminated SuperSport United following a 2-1 victory on Wednesday night. Read more…
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