Cape Town – From a campaigner for the legalisation of euthanasia in South Africa Sean Davison being released; to the UN warning that African refugees face food cuts due to inadequate funds… Read these and other stories making the headlines from around the African continent.
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OPINION | What’s driving the surge in South Africa’s fuel price
Increases in the domestic price of fuel are big news in South Africa, with the price of petrol, diesel and paraffin reaching new highs. The underlying reason for the price increases is movements in the international price of crude oil. The acceleration in the international price of crude oil is linked to the Russian war in the Ukraine. Read more…
UN warns African refugees face food cuts due to inadequate funds
The UN’s World Food Programme warned on Sunday that refugees in East and West Africa faced smaller food rations due to a surge in demand and insufficient funding. Read more…
Nigeria’s ruling party wins key local election
Nigeria’s ruling party has won a key governorship election in the bellwether state of Ekiti, the country’s electoral commission said on Sunday. Read more…
East Africa leaders to meet Monday to discuss DRC conflict
The leaders of seven nations comprising the East African Community bloc will meet on Monday to discuss the security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s violence-torn east, the Kenyan presidency said. Read more…
A 10-year-old boy reportedly died in hospital after his father, a Durban policeman, allegedly mistook him for an intruder and shot him. Read more…
Businessman Jaco Swart, who was convicted of assault with intent to inflict grievous bodily harm against his wife, Nicoleen, claims he was attacked by a group of men in Gauteng last week. Read more…
‘I certainly do not regret what I did’ – SA euthanasia doctor released
A campaigner for the legalisation of euthanasia in South Africa, convicted of premeditated murders of three people he helped to die, was released on Monday after three years of house arrest. Read more…
Man and his wife shot and killed while watching TV at their home
A Man and his wife were shot and killed while watching TV at their home in Ngxoki Administrative Area in the Eastern Cape. Read more…
‘All main roads blocked’ as Soweto protesters halt ReaVaya bus services
Protesters in Soweto have reportedly brought ReaVaya bus services to a halt after they barred the busses from leaving the depot. Read more…
WATCH | ‘I was blessed to parent with you’ – Connie Ferguson remembers her hubby on Father’s Day
As many celebrated Father’s Day on Sunday June 19, actress and media mogul Connie Ferguson took to social media to reflect on how her late husband Shona was a perfect partner to parent with. Read more…
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