March 01
South Africa: 3 Dead in Braamfontein Shooting, Police Seek Suspects - South African News Briefs - March 1, 2024
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February 29
South Africa: State Opposes Bail for AKA, Tibz Murder Accused in Durban Court
In a high-profile case, the State has declared its intention to oppose bail for the seven men accused of murdering renowned rapper Kiernan "AKA" Forbes and his friend, Tebello… Read more »
South Africa: New Palace for Zulu King Amid Legal Dispute - South African News Briefs - February 29, 2024
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February 28
South Africa: Seventh Person Arrested in Connection with AKA Murder
A seventh person has been arrested in connection with the murder of rapper Kiernan "AKA" Forbes and his friend, businessman Tebello "Tibz" Motsoane, reports News24. Read more »
Ethiopia: 'We Thought They Would Fight With Those They Came To Fight'
Amnesty International reports that Ethiopia's National Defense Forces (ENDF) is engaged in extrajudicial executions in Bahir Dar, Amhara, and denying families the right to bury… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Nominates Mandisa Maya for Chief Justice - South African News Briefs - February 28, 2024
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February 27
Zambia: Kabwe's Stolen Breath - Legacy of Lead and the Fight for a Greener Future
Kabwe, Zambia, once a bustling mining town, now bears the heavy weight of a toxic legacy. Read more »
Senegal: Set Poll Date or Constitutional Council May Have to Choose President - Sall
President Macky Sall will consider asking the Constitutional Council to designate his successor, if the participants in the national dialogue do not find a consensus on the date of… Read more »
South Africa: Former Oudtshoorn Mayor Jailed for Sexual Assault - South African News Briefs - February 27, 2024
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February 26
South Africa: 9 Ruling Party Supporters Killed in Bus Crash After Rally - South African News Briefs - February 26, 2024
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February 23
Cote d'Ivoire: Ivory Coast: Presidential pardon - 51 prisoners including General Dogbo Blé and several pro-Soro concerned
Cote d'Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara granted presidential pardons to 51 civilians and military staff convicted of offenses committed during the post-electoral crises and for… Read more »
February 10
Senegal: Police, Protesters Clash During Demonstrations Against Poll Postponement
Protesters responded to the call from civil society and a coalition of political parties against President Macky Sall's decision to postpone the presidential election from February… Read more »
February 07
South Africa: No Leaders of Opposition EFF in Parliament for Ramaphosa's State of Nation
The Western Cape High Court upheld the ban placed on some opposition party leaders from attending President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address (SONA) tomorrow -… Read more »
February 02
South Africa: Opposition Leader Malema Fights Parliament Suspension - South African News Briefs - February 2, 2024
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February 01
South Africa: 'No Evidence That Jailing of Zuma Caused July 2021 Unrest' - South African News Briefs - February 1, 2024
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January 30
South Africa: Ruling Party Suspends Zuma's Membership to Preserve Party Integrity - South African News Briefs - January 30, 2024
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January 29
South Africa: Is the City of Johannesburg Broke? - South African News Briefs - January 29, 2024
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January 26
South Africa: International Court of Justice Orders Israel to Prevent Genocidal Acts in Gaza
The International Court of Justice in the Hague has ruled that the Israeli government must stop its attacks on the Occupied Palestinian Territories and allow aid to reach the… Read more »
South Africa: Teachers Fired for Leaking Matric Exam Information - South African News Briefs - January 26, 2024
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January 25
South Africa: Singer Kelly Khumalo Implicated in Murder Plot - South African News Briefs - January 25, 2024
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January 24
South Africa: Scholar Transport Crisis Leaves Eastern Cape Students Stranded - South African News Briefs - January 24, 2024
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January 23
South Africa: Treasury Circles February 21 for Budget Speech - South African News Briefs - January 23, 2024
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January 22
South Africa: 70 Petrol Stations Busted Selling Dodgy Diesel - South African News Briefs - January 22, 2024
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January 15
Nigeria: Shell Closes Nearly Century-Old Operation on Nigerian Onshore Oil Sites
British oil company Shell's increasing challenges with pipeline sabotage, lawsuits and environmental damages claims against subsidiary Shell Nigeria, may be some of the reasons for… Read more »
January 12
South Africa: Student Union Rejects Higher Education Fee Increase Proposal - South African News Briefs - January 12, 2024
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