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The South African Human Rights Commission said on Tuesday it would hear President Cyril Ramaphosa with regard to his responsibility as the Head of State during the July 2021 unrest. “President Cyril Ramaphosa, will on April, 1st appear before the Hearing Panel“, the South African Human Rights Commission announced on Tuesday. President Ramaphosa is expected to give testimony with regard… Read More

An Ethiopian court has ordered Ethiopian journalist Amir Aman Kiyaro to be released on bail after being imprisoned for months without charges. A judge in the capital, Addis Ababa, on Tuesday granted bail to Kiyaro while prosecutors determine whether or not to press charges against him. Kiyaro remained in custody while bail procedures were being followed before his expected release.… Read More

When the coronavirus pandemic hit the world two years ago, the global fashion industry in Lesotho South Africa was not spared. Faced with collapsing demand, brands canceled orders worth billions of dollars as the tens of thousands of workers lost their jobs. Two years into the coronavirus pandemic, the effects of the outbreak on the fashion industry remain substantial. In… Read More

Last updated: 56 minutes ago The fighting in Ukraine looks increasingly like a stalemate on the ground, with the two sides trading control of a town in the east. Ukrainian forces retook control of Trotsyanest, in the eastern region of Sumy, on Monday as another round of talks aimed at stopping the war is scheduled for Tuesday Dozens of destroyed… Read More

The UAE and DRC Business Forum have taken place in Dubai where Congolese ministers highlighted the economic benefits of expanding their trade and development opportunities. Jean-Lucien Bussa Tongba, Minister of Foreign Trade, DRC told Euronews, “A land of opportunity” “It’s often said the Democratic Republic of Congo is a land of opportunity,” adding: “The country has immense potential, but it… Read More

After winning two-thirds of the seats in by-elections held last weekend, Zimbabwean opposition leader Nelson Chamisa is dreaming big. His party secured 19 of the 28 contested parliamentary seats and 75 seats in 122 municipalities. An unexpected success that is making him hopeful for a swift victory for next year’s general elections. “Yes, we have won a landslide, but that… Read More

Nigeria and Ghana will battle on Tuesday for a single 2022 World Cup ticket. The first leg of the play-off last Friday ended in a draw at Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. The Black Stars landed in Abuja on Monday ahead of the second leg of the playy-off against Nigeria. Kick-off is scheduled on 7 PM GMT. If they… Read More

The 8th edition of the Togoville jazz festival has ended after hosting more than 30 concerts over two weeks, featuring artists from Lomé to Agbodrafo and of course Togoville. The forum has become essential for musicians and groups from all over Togo but also from Africa and even Europe. This year the organisers paid tribute to women in Jazz such… Read More

Nhlanhla “Lux” Dlamini, leader of South African anti-immigrant vigilante group Operation Dudula, has been released on bail after his arrest on March 24 on charges of housebreaking, theft and malicious damage to property. The leader of the movement which demands the prioritisation of the interests of South Africans appeared in the Roodepoort Magistrates’ Court for his bail application on Monday.… Read More

Nhlanhla “Lux” Dlamini, leader of South African anti-immigrant vigilante group Operation Dudula, has been released on bail after his arrest on March 24 on charges of housebreaking, theft and malicious damage to property. The leader of the movement which demands the prioritisation of the interests of South Africans appeared in the Roodepoort Magistrates’ Court for his bail application on Monday.… Read More