July 31, 2019
South Africa: South African Actors Take Their Places in U.S. Remake Of Hit Movie
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You can catch the faces of South African actors in the hot new remake of the hit TV show, The Professionals. Read more »
Uganda: British Man Charged With Poisoning Ugandans With 'Miracle Cure'
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A British former clairvoyant and three Ugandans have been charged with distributing a liquid called Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS) to villagers in poor areas, which they… Read more »
Nigeria: Tamar Braxton Travels to Nigeria to Visit Lover's Family
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You know it's real when he takes you home and introduces you to everyone... Read more »
South Africa: Caster Semenya to Miss World Championships After Swiss Court Ruling
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South African athlete Caster Semenya will not be able to defend her 800m crown at the world championships in Doha later this year. Read more »
July 30, 2019
Nigeria: Between Boko Haram and Herder/Farmer Attacks - The Complexity of Conflict
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Corruption, oil disputes, inequality, the Boko Haram insurgency, and violence between farmers and herders and those of different religious groupings entwine, presenting a country… Read more »
South Africa: Court Orders Reinstatement of Old Mutual's Former CEO Peter Moyo
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The South-Gauteng High Court has ordered the reinstatement of former Old Mutual CEO Peter Moyo after his suspension and subsequent dismissal by the company's board, which cited… Read more »
Kenya: White Dancing Jesus's Real Identity Revealed
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With Christians awaiting the return of Jesus Christ for a long time, some Kenyans thought a white Jesus had landed in Kiseria. Read more »
South Africa: Is Babes Wodumo Pregnant or is it Just a Publicity Stunt?
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The gqom couple are at it again. Read more »
South Africa: Does South African Rapper Cassper Nyovest Wish He Was Nigerian?
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Award-winning rapper Refiloe Maele Phoolo, popularly known as Cassper Nyovest, has taken to social media that he wished he was Nigerian, because he felt he would get more support… Read more »
July 29, 2019
Sudan: Five Protesters Shot Dead
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Five protesters in Sudan's North Kordofan state were shot dead at a rally on Monday, a doctors' committee linked to the protest says. According to BBC, at least two of the victims… Read more »
South Africa: Mkhwebane Interdicted, Court Rules in Favour of Gordhan
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The North Gauteng High Court has granted Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan an interdict, allowing him to avert the remedial action recommended by Public Protector Busisiwe… Read more »
Africa: In Case You Missed it, Jesus Christ Visited Kenya This Weekend! [blog]
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In case you missed it, Jesus Christ visited the continent this weekend! And there's video to prove it. Read more »
South Africa: Father of Murdered Bafana Bafana Goalkeeper Dies
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Samuel Meyiwa, the father of the late Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa, has died, Times Live reports. Read more »
Ghana: Accra Welcomes High-Level U.S. Congressional Delegation
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A Congressional delegation led by the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, has arrived in Ghana. Read more »
July 26, 2019
Tunisia: Speaker of Parliament Mohamed Ennaceur Sworn in as Interim President
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The Tunisian government has declared seven days of mourning following the death of its first democratically elected president, Al Jazeera reports. Read more »
Libya: Scores Feared Drowned in 'Worst Mediterranean Tragedy of the Year'
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More than 100 migrants and refugees are feared drowned after the boats they were travelling in capsized off Libya's coast in the Mediterranean Sea, Al Jazeera reports. Read more »
July 25, 2019
Tunisia: 92-Year-Old Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi Dies
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Beji Caid Essebsi, the world's oldest sitting president and Tunisia's first freely-elected president, has died aged 92, writes BBC. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Can Now Get Google Directions in a Local Accent
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We all know Nigerians are proud of their unique accent. Read more »
South Africa: ANC Calls Own Executive Member Hanekom a Charlatan
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African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Ace Magashule has issued a scathing late-night statement calling party national executive committee (NEC) member Derek Hanekom a… Read more »
July 24, 2019
Africa: How to Move Towards a More Peaceful Nigeria [interview]
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Fatima Madaki is a young peacebuilder working with Search for Common Ground Nigeria, a non-governmental organization which focuses on peacebuilding in communities where citizens… Read more »
Africa: AGOA - Good for Africa, Warts and All?
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The African Trade and Opportunities Act (AGOA), established by the United States government on May 18, 2000, has been described as the cornerstone of the U.S. economic engagement… Read more »
Somalia: Mogadishu Mayor Reportedly Injured After Suicide Bomber Attacks Office
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Somali police have said that a suicide bomber detonated explosives in the office of Mogadishu Mayor Abdirahman Omar Osman, Al Jazeera reports. Read more »
South Africa: Veteran Actor Danny Keogh Dies
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South African actors are in shock at the tragic news that acclaimed actor Danny Keogh has passed away. Read more »
July 23, 2019
Africa: CEOs and Their Salaries of Millions - Is it Par for the Course? [blog]
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A chief executive officer (CEO) is elected by the board of a company and its shareholders. He or she is the highest-ranking executive in a company, whose primary responsibilities… Read more »
South Sudan: No Singing of Anthem Without President Kiir
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South Sudan President Salva Kiir has banned the singing of the country's national anthem at any public event in his absence, reports Al Jazeera. Read more »