July 30, 2019
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 »
Rwanda: Diane Shima Rwigara Accuses Kagame of Condoning Political Murders
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Former presidential candidate Diane Shima Rwigara has penned an emotional open letter to President Paul Kagame accusing him of condoning political murders. Read more »
Africa: Showmax Hits Nigerian Homes
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It seems like Netflix will continue its fight for dominance with Showmax, as the latter launches in Nigeria. Read more »
Mozambique: Govt Unhappy About South Africa, Zimbabwe, Malawi Trade Restrictions
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Mozambique's Minister of Industry and Commerce Ragendra de Sousa has accused South Africa, Malawi and Zimbabwe of creating administrative difficulties that have prevented… Read more »
South Africa: Gordhan, Public Protector Square Off in High Court
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Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan has filed an urgent application to challenge the implementation of Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane's remedial actions against him,… Read more »
South Africa: Naspers CEO Earns U.S.$12.8 Million In A Year (And More)
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Naspers Group CEO Bob van Dijk received almost R1.9-billion in salary, incentives, and vested share options and shares appreciation rights in the year to March 2019, reports… Read more »
July 22, 2019
Africa: Prominent South African Aids Scientist Inducted Into Royal Society
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Professor Salim Abdool Karim, South Africa's leading Aids researcher and scientist has been elected as a fellow of the prestigious Royal Society in London. Read more »
