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South African anti-immigration vigilante leader granted bail
The controversial leader of several anti-immigrant protests in South Africa, Nhlanhla ‘Lux’ Dlamini has been granted bail at the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court, in front of hundreds of his supporters. His trial on…
Face masks optional, no tests for vaccinated travellers… Ghana reviews COVID protocol
The Ghanaian government says from Monday, the use of face masks will no longer be compulsory. Nana Akufo-Addo, president of Ghana, announced the development in a statement issued on Sunday. According to him,…
Xenophobia: South African Anti-Migrant Protest Leader Arrested
Nhlanhla Lux Dlamini, the leader of an anti-migrant protest movement in South Africa, has been arrested. Police said Lux Dlamini was arrested on Thursday. There is an increase in the spate of attacks on…
Why African leaders mustn’t attempt tenure elongation – Obasanjo
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has warned African leaders not to manipulate the system to go beyond their constitutional term limits, as this would only plunge their nations into avoidable crises. The former…
US army general concerned about China and Russia’s growing influence in Africa
If African governments overlook the United States (US) as their international partner and opt for China and/or Russia, this will affect the US’ global influence. This is according to General Stephen J Townsend, US…
South Africa suspends ComAir licence indefinitely
South Africa’s civil aviation regulator grounded Comair’s planes indefinitely on Sunday, saying the airline had not adequately addressed safety issues. The sanction affects passengers of low-cost airline Kulula and…
Former Zambian President, Banda, Dies At 85
Former Zambian President, Rupiah Banda, has died at 85 after suffering from colon cancer. Banda, who was Zambia’s fourth president, led the country from 2008 to 2011. He was the vice-president when in 2008, President…
Russia-Ukraine war: Africa vulnerable to higher food and fuel prices, says IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says the ongoing crisis in Ukraine threatens to undo Africa’s post-COVID-19 economic recovery. Kristalina Georgieva, IMF managing director, said this after a meeting with African…
Raymond Zondo appointed South Africa’s chief justice
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed experienced jurist Raymond Zondo as the country’s new chief justice. The appointment, which followed a public selection process, is effective from April 1, the…
South Africa most unequal country in the world – Report
South Africa is the most unequal country in the world, with race playing a determining factor in a society where 10 percent of the population owns more than 80 percent of the wealth, a World Bank report has said.…
Museveni’s son Kainerugaba retires from army in prep for 2026 race
Lt. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of Uganda’s president Yoweri Museveni said on Tuesday he had retired from the military. The retirement is widely seen as a move to prepare the ground for a potential run for…
Gaddafi resurrects as Africans blame ‘evil NATO’
Former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi was literally reawakened from the dead on Saturday as Africans called out “Evil NATO’, former U.S. President Barack Obama and Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton. France, Britain,…
Senegal stops Ukraine’s ‘illegal’ recruitment of its citizens to fight Russia
Senegal has condemned a call by Ukraine’s embassy for Senegalese volunteers to join its fight against Russia. The West African country said it learned of a Facebook post by the embassy of Ukraine in Dakar, appealing…
Nigeria exits IMB’s piracy list as Sao Tome, others now lead
SAO Tome and Principe, Gabon , Benin and four other African countries led the sailors kidnap chart of the International Maritime Bureau, IMB, in 2021, an indication that Nigeria may have eliminated the menace of piracy…
African governments scramble to aid citizens in Ukraine after mistreatment claims
Nigeria, South Africa and other African governments scrambled on Monday to help their citizens escape the Russian invasion in Ukraine after reports of racist and unfair treatment of Africans at border crossings.…
South Africa Launches eVisa in 14 Countries
South Africa has now launched its electronic visa (eVisa) service, allowing foreign visitors to apply for a visa…
Train carrying Ghanaian students in Ukraine attacked by Russians
Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has revealed that a train that was carrying some Ghanaian students was attacked by the Russians in Ukraine. Thankfully, Mr Ablakwa said, all the Ghanaian…
Mali: Five-year transition period an aberration, says Jonathan
THE Council of the Wise (CoW) of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has described as an aberration, Mali parliament’s approval of a five-year transitional government. Chairman of the CoW and former…
Uganda to impose fines on those who refuse coronavirus vaccine
Uganda plans to impose fines on people who refuse to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and those who fail to pay could be sent to prison under an amendment of a public health law currently being reviewed in Parliament.…
South Africa changes COVID-19 vaccination rules
South Africa’s health department on Monday said it has changed COVID-19 vaccination rules in order to increase uptake. It added that it was considering the option because inoculations had slowed and the country had ample…
Mali orders French troops leave immediately
Mali’s military junta on Friday asked France to withdraw its forces “without delay”, questioning Paris’ plans to pull out over several months. A government spokesman announced on public television that the results of…
South Africa: Judge dismisses Jacob Zuma’s effort to delay corruption trial
A South African court has dismissed former President Jacob Zuma’s attempt to remove the prosecutor from his upcoming corruption trial. The dismissal came on Wednesday by Pietermaritzburg High Court Judge Piet Koen, on the…
Support AU sanctions on coup plotters – Buhari tells EU
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has urged teh European Union to support the African Union in sanctioning coup plotters in African countries. There have been at least six successful coups leading to unconstitutional…
France to close military bases in Mali for 6 months, says Macron
France will conduct closures of its military bases in Mali for an expected period of four to six months, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday. Earlier in the day, Paris said that Canada, France, and its allies…