The United States has withdrawn most of the forces it deployed for a recent operation against Islamic State militants in Nigeria and is now providing intelligence support at Abuja’s request, the head…
Category: Africa update
Kenya deports Somalia’s second deputy prime minister over alleged passport fraud
Kenya deported Somalia’s second deputy prime minister this week after authorities suspected he had fraudulently obtained a Kenyan passport, a police report said on Friday. Jibril Abdirashid Haji arrived at Nairobi’s Jomo…
South Africa: King Misuzulu urges restraint against foreign nationals
King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has issued a strong plea for peace and restraint amidst escalating tensions surrounding migration, urging the Zulu nation to reject violence against foreign nationals. The king emphasised that no grievance,…
Cape Verde Goalkeeper Vozinha Reunited with Mother After U.S. Grants World Cup Visa
The mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha will finally watch her son play at the World Cup after receiving a visa to travel to the United States, following his tearful revelation that…
South Africa : Jub Jub arrested after alleged e-hailing driver sh00ting over girlfriend
Media personality Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye has been arrested following an alleged k!dnapping and shooting incident involving an e-hailing driver in Edenvale. Police said a 45-year-old man was detained on Sunday on…
EFF and ATM unite to block Ramaphosa’s court move on impeachment inquiry
The EFF and ATM have moved to oppose President Cyril Ramaphosa’s urgent bid to stop Parliament’s impeachment inquiry, saying the process should continue unless a court orders otherwise. Ramaphosa is seeking to…
South Africa Plans R100,000 Fines Per Undocumented Worker as Immigration Crackdown Intensifies
South Africa’s Department of Employment and Labour says it plans to fine employers up to R100,000 for each undocumented foreign worker they hire, as the government steps up action against illegal immigration….
South Africa: Limpopo husband sentenced to life for k!lling nurse wife at Lebowakgomo Hospital
The Polokwane High Court has sentenced a 56-year-old Limpopo man to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife, a former nurse at Lebowakgomo Hospital. Molabe Fannie Seribishane, from Ngwaname Newstand in Mafefe,…
Nqakula Says Ramaphosa Could Face Arrest Over Misconduct Claims
Former national chairperson of the South African Communist Party, Charles Nqakula, has revealed that President Cyril Ramaphosa could potentially face arrest over certain allegations of misconduct. Nqakula made these allegations during his…
Targeting the bosses: Ramaphosa threatens jail for hiring undocumented workers
Government is also establishing an Intelligent Population Register containing biometric data for every person in the country as the foundation for a digital identity system. The Department of Home Affairs will set…