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SA’s millionaires ‘leaving the country in droves’ – report
South Africa is reportedly losing millionaires at an alarming rate. According to The Citizen, over the last decade, approximately 4 500 high-net-worth individuals have left the country. Read more…
Gambia moves to suspend officials accused of rights violations
The Gambia is suspending state employees accused of rights violations during ex-dictator Yahya Jammeh’s regime, including senior members of the country’s security forces, a justice ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday. Read more…
Uganda’s crackdown on ADF rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a mission launched jointly with Kinshasa, was driven in part by a desire to protect Ugandan oil interests, researchers said on Monday. Read more…
WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT: WATCH | Passenger shot during robbery at pharmacy
A passenger in a truck was reportedly shot and injured during an alleged robbery at a pharmacy in Melville, Gauteng on Monday. Read more…
Resurgence of cholera kills at least 150 people in Cameroon
More than 150 people have died during a resurgence of cholera in Cameroon over the last eight months, the United Nations said on Monday. Read more…
WATCH | Hundreds of unemployed young people march to demand jobs ahead of Youth Day
Hundreds of unemployed youths marched to the Ford Motor Company’s headquarters and Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone to demand jobs ahead of Youth Day. Read more…
Ethiopia PM moots possible peace talks with Tigray rebels
Ethiopia’s prime minister Abiy Ahmed on Tuesday spoke for the first time about the possibility of peace negotiations with Tigrayan rebels, who have been locked in a 19-month war with federal forces. Read more…
PICS | Car wash employee critically injured after car accidentally drives over him
An employee at a car wash in Ballito KwaZulu-Natal had to be airlifted to the hospital following an accident on Wednesday. Read more…
PICS | ‘You deserve it’ – Social media reacts as Makhadzi sleeps next to her 18 plaques
South African musician Makhandzi set Twitter abuzz recently after she posted a picture of herself sleeping next to her 18 platinum and gold plaques. Read more
Osimhen hits four as Nigeria create AFCON record by winning 10-0
Napoli forward Victor Osimhen scored four goals as Nigeria crushed Sao Tome e Principe 10-0 in Morocco on Monday to record the biggest victory in Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying history. Read more…
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