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Cyril Ramaphosa ‘gave Fraser the green light to authorise Zuma’s release from prison’ – report
President Cyril Ramaphosa was reportedly aware of national commissioner of correctional services Arthur Fraser’s decision to place former president Jacob Zuma on medical parole. Read more…
Dozens of abducted students freed in NW Nigeria after army offensive
Nigerian gunmen have freed dozens of schoolchildren kidnapped this month in northwest Zamfara State, the local government said, following an army offensive on criminal gangs. Read more…
South Africa’s ‘vaccine passport’ plans as it eases restrictions
South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday announced plans to introduce Covid-19 “vaccine passports” amid widespread scepticism of the jab, ahead of an easing of movement restrictions this week. Read more…
Photographer freed in east Libya after 3 years in jail
A photographer arrested in eastern Libya in 2018 and jailed by a military tribunal has been released under an amnesty ordered by forces loyal to strongman Khalifa Haftar, official sources said on Sunday. Read more…
Sudan’s military ‘dominant’ despite power-sharing deal
More than two years after Sudan’s power-sharing deal was inked, analysts say the role of civilian leaders is receding while the army remains dominant. Read more…
Cash-strapped Gambians hitch ride from Algerian club they shocked
Algerian club Entente Setif showed remarkable sportsmanship on Sunday by allowing a delegation from cash-strapped CAF Champions League opponents Fortune FC of Gambia to share a flight to north Africa. Read more…
Zimbabwe sack Croatian Logarusic after poor World Cup results
Croatian Zdravko Logarusic on Sunday became the second coaching casualty of 2022 World Cup group-phase qualifying in Africa when he was fired by Zimbabwe. Read more…
Gunmen kill 12 in attack on Nigeria military base in northwest, security sources say
Gunmen have killed 12 Nigerian security forces members in a weekend attack on a military base in northwest Zamfara state, before stealing weapons and torching buildings, two security sources said on Monday. Read more…
Armed groups killing, recruiting more children in Niger, Amnesty says
Increasing numbers of children are being killed or targeted for recruitment by armed groups in conflicts raging at Niger’s borders with Mali and Burkina Faso, Amnesty International said in a report published on Monday. Read more…
WATCH | A glimpse into the luxury apartment where the next Miss SA will live
The Miss South Africa organisation has revealed the luxurious apartment where the lucky winner of this year’s competition will live during her reign. Read more…
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