A remote corner of South Africa has become the hub of a disturbing surge in the illegal trade of unique plants. Organised crime groups are taking advantage of overseas demand for these rare species and…
South Sudan Bans Singing of Anthem in Kiir’s…
South Sudan’s information minister Michael Makuei said on Monday that the country’s cabinet had banned anyone from singing the national anthem unless the president is present. Makuei told AFP that different leaders and institutions were…
Nigeria: Shiites Protest Turns Violent in Abuja
A protest by members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) turned violent on Monday in Abuja. The protesters reportedly clashed with security agencies close to the Federal Secretariat in the Nigerian capital. Monday’s incident…
South Africa’s anti-graft chief Busisiwe Mkwebane ‘lied under…
South Africa's highest court has ruled that the public protector - the state official in charge of investigating corruption - had lied under oath and acted in bad faith. The devastating judgement will add weight…
Cameroon Security Forces Accused of Raping Women, Killing…
Human Rights Watch has accused Cameroon security forces of killing at least four civilians and raped one woman in mid June during operations in the North West region of Cameroon. Amongst those killed was an…
South Africa’s Ramaphosa Seeks Review of ‘Flawed’ Graft…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday said he will seek an urgent judicial review of what he described as an irretrievably flawed report in which the country’s graft watchdog said he misled parliament over…
Ghana: 2 Jailed 40 Years for Robbery
Two persons have been handed a total of 40 years in jail by the Kasoa Circuit Court presided over by His Lordship Ebenezer Osei Darko. The two Daniel Amoah and Yaw Danso were convicted on…
Ramaphosa to Address the Nation on Public Protector’s…
President Cyril Ramaphosa will brief the nation on Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane's report on allegations that he violated the Executive Ethics Code of conduct related to a Bosasa donation. The presidency announced that Ramaphosa will…
Ethiopia: At least 17 Killed During Violence Over…
At least 17 people have been killed in clashes between Ethiopian security forces and activists seeking a new autonomous region for their Sidama ethnic group, according to a local official and hospital authorities. A local…
British Airways, Lufthansa Suspend Flights to Cairo
British Airways and Lufthansa have suspended flights to Egypt's capital, Cairo, over unspecified security concerns, giving no details about what may have prompted the move. "We constantly review our security arrangements at all our airports…
Man Stabbed in Trafalgar Square as Algeria Fans…
A man was stabbed during a fight in central London where Algeria football fans were celebrating winning the Africa Cup of Nations. Algeria won the tournament on Friday and fans had congregated in Trafalgar Square…
Zuma Threatens to Reveal More ANC ‘Secrets’
Former President Jacob Zuma has threatened to reveal more ANC “secrets” if his detractors don’t back off. Zuma on Friday addressed hundreds of supporters from a stage in Pieter Roos Park after his appearance at…
Nigerians Jittery as Trump Begins Raid of Illegal…
There are indications that some Nigerians may be affected in the ongoing raids on undocumented aliens ordered by the United States President, Mr Donald Trump. It reported that ICE agents were targeting at least 2,000…
Eritrea Orthodox Church ex-leader expelled for ‘heresy’
In an unprecedented move, Eritrean bishops in the Orthodox church have expelled their former patriarch, Abune Antonios. Antonios, who was the head of the church until 2006, was accused of heresy in a statement signed…
Tensions in Ethiopia’s southern Hawassa city claim 3…
Tensions are high in the Ethiopian southern city of Hawassa where hospital authorities said on Friday that at least three people have died amid a showdown between state security forces and some local activists who…
Zondo Commission Wants to Attack Zuma’s Credibility, Says…
Former president Jacob Zuma's lawyer Dan Mantsha has accused the state capture commission of inquiry of asking his client questions with an intention to "attack his credibility". On Wednesday, Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo adjourned…
Morocco Court Condemns to Death for Killing Scandinavian…
A Moroccan court on Thursday condemned three suspected jihadists to death for the murders of two Scandinavian women beheaded while on a hiking trip in Morocco. Suspected ringleader Abdessamad Ejjoud and two companions received the…
Protesters Take to Streets to Declare New Ethiopia…
The plan to declare a new region would be a direct challenge to the federal government and could encourage eight other ethnic groups to make similar demands. “Now the most important thing is peace for…
Cameroon – Humanitarian Crisis: UN Resident Coordinator Lauds…
The United Nations Resident Coordinator to Cameroon, Ms. Allegra Baiocchi, has thanked the Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council, Jan Egeland, for his continuous advocacy on the dying needs of Cameroonian refugees in Nigeria.…
