April 10, 2023
South Africa: Bid to Extradite 'Facebook Rapist' Thabo Bester from Tanzania - South African News Briefs - April 10, 2023
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April 08, 2023
Africa: South Africa's 'Facebook Rapist' Bester Arrested in Tanzania
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A rapist and murderer who escaped after faking his death in a South African prison cell, then spent more than 10 months at liberty, has been arrested in Tanzania, two South African… Read more »
April 07, 2023
South Africa: Gupta Brothers Will Not Be Extradited From UAE to South Africa
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will not be extraditing the Gupta brothers to South Africa, Justice Minister Ronald Lamola confirmed today. Read more »
Tanzania: Katope - A Captivating Tale of Magic, Resilience, and Women's Empowerment
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Katope is more than just a cinematic masterpiece; it's a gripping tale inspired by real-life events that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Read more »
South Africa: Short Film 'Mamlambo' Challenges Gender-Based Violence in South Africa Through Mythological Storytelling
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From its haunting beauty to its bone-chilling ambiance, this story is a masterclass in crafting an unforgettable and captivating narrative. Read more »
South Africa: SANRAL Appeals to Road Users to End Road Carnage This Easter Weekend - South African News Briefs - April 7, 2023
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Africa: World Health Organization at 75 Science, Solutions and Solidarity [guest column]
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WHO Director-General Sees the United Nations Health Agency as Central to Protect Future Health Read more »
April 06, 2023
Ethiopia: Tigray Leader Getachew Reda Names New Cabinet as Peace With Ethiopia Holds
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The newly-appointed president of Tigray's interim administration Getachew Reda unveiled a new cabinet on April 5, 2023 which will lead the political transition in the region. Read more »
South Africa: 'Facebook Rapist', Murderer Thabo Bester's Mother 'Living in Fear' - South African News Briefs - April 6, 2023
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April 05, 2023
East Africa: How Militarisation Impacts Rural Women in the Horn Of Africa
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From the Tigray conflict between Eritrea and Ethiopia to the ongoing Somalia Al-Shabaab crisis, to civil wars in South Sudan and the military coup in Sudan, one thing is clear… Read more »
Uganda: Loukman Ali's Heart-Pumping Film Explores Themes of Retribution and Redemption
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Get ready for an adrenalin-fueled ride with Loukman Ali's latest masterpiece! Read more »
Kenya: From Folklore to Film - Voline Ogutu's Creative Journey Behind Anyango and The Ogre
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Inspired by a childhood folktale, Voline Ogutu reimagined it into a captivating modern film. Read more »
Nigeria: Halima's Choice Explores Intersection of Technology and Tradition in a Future Africa
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In a world where reality and virtuality have blurred into one, one unlikely pairing dares to break the norms. Read more »
Africa: Experience the Magic of Africa with African Folktales, Reimagined!
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Get ready to be enchanted by the magic of African Folktales, reimagined like never before! Read more »
Kenya: Researchers Discover Two New Strains of Common Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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Kenyan researchers have reportedly found two new strains of two common sexually transmitted diseases among a group of women in a town in western Kenya. Read more »
South Africa: Treasury Pulls Eskom Exemption from Disclosing Irregular, Wasteful Expenditure
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The Treasury has withdrawn the decision which allowed Eskom to forego reporting irregular or wasteful expenditure, Eyewitness News reports. Read more »
South Africa: Police Raid Escaped 'Facebook Rapist', Murderer Thabo Bester's Hideout - South African News Briefs - April 5, 2023
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April 04, 2023
South Africa: Inquest into Chris Hani's Death Petitioned on 30-Year Anniversary of Struggle Icon's Death
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The South African Communist Party (SACP) has called for an inquest into the death Chris Hani on the 30th anniversary of the struggle icon's death, IOL reports. A petition posted to… Read more »
East Africa: South Sudan President's Passport Recovered in Kenya 30 Years After Plane Crash
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Authorities have reportedly managed to locate the site where a plane carrying President Salva Kiir Mayardit crashed in 1993, and recovered his passport. Read more »
Kenya: Top Prosecutor Drops Case Against Opposition MPs Over 'Economy' Protests
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A top prosecutor has reportedly dropped charges against four lawmakers over anti-government protests, a day after opposition Azimio La Umoja One Kenya leader, Raila Odinga,… Read more »
Burkina Faso: Troops Accused of Killing, Filming Bloodied Bodies of Young Boys at Military Base
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Burkinabe troops have been accused of killing a group of boys and filming them in an 83-second video that surfaced in mid-February 2023. The army denied responsibility for the… Read more »
South Africa: Restaurant Where AKA and Tibz Were Killed to Shut Down - South African News Briefs - April 4, 2023
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April 03, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Nineteen Dead as Landslide Hits North Kivu Province
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Heavy rainfall in the north-eastern DR Congo - affecting the North Kivu Province - caused a landslide that has led to the deaths of 19 people, and injured several others across the… Read more »
South Africa: Ruling ANC Party 'Working Visit' to Russia Sparks Concern in Wake of Putin Arrest Order
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A delegation of African National Congress (ANC) members and National Executive Council member Alvin Botes, who is also deputy minister of International relations and cooperation,… Read more »
Egypt: Want to Get Married? Please Take These Tests First...
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Egypt's health ministry has launched an initiative to "free the country" from communicable diseases transmitted between partners, reduce deaths from non-communicable diseases, curb… Read more »