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Africa

July 21, 2023

UN celebrates Mandela’s human rights legacy

The United Nations on Thursday celebrated the life and legacy of the first black president of post-apartheid South Africa, Nelson Mandela, who died in 2013.

Nelson Mandela (Credit : Britannica)
July 21, 2023

Top U.S.-based Ghanaian doctor Kofi Sarfo, wife face 20 years in jail for fraud

Kofi Sarfo is a medical doctor and a Las Vegas hospital owner. His wife, Rose Sarfo, is the office manager and treasurer.

DR KOFI SARFO (Credit : Vista medical)
July 20, 2023

Britain sanctions Wagner-linked officials in three African countries

It said Meroe Gold had imported equipment, including weapons, helicopters and military trucks.

Rishi Sunak and Yevgeny Prigozhin
July 19, 2023

Journalist David Hundeyin detained in Zimbabwe

Sharing photos of himself and another lady, Mr Hundeyin said he and the Ugandan lady were locked in a room for hours.

David Hundeyin
July 19, 2023

BRICS Summit: Putin cancels South African trip over ICC arrest warrant

Russian President Vladimir Putin has cancelled his trip to South Africa to attend the BRICS Summit.

Russian President, Vladimir Putin
July 19, 2023

Any attempt to arrest Putin in South Africa is declaration of war: President Ramaphosa

“The arrest would also undermine a South African-led mission to end the war in Ukraine and foreclose any peaceful solution,” Mr Ramaphosa stated.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and South Africa's President, Cyril Ramaphosa
July 19, 2023

UN says 2.6 million people displaced in Sudan in four months

No fewer than 2.6 million people have been displaced since the start of the conflict on April 15 in Sudan.

People leaving Sudan
July 18, 2023

Coup should be seen as organised crime: Buratai

The former army chief said the causes of organised crime in the Sahel, particularly in Nigeria, were multifaceted.

Lt. Gen Tukur Yusuf Buratai
July 18, 2023

Israel recognises Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara

Mr Netanyahu’s office also confirmed the announcement.

Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu
July 18, 2023

UN chief extols legacies of Nelson Mandela

Mr Guterres said Mr Mandela was “a giant of our times, whose legacy we best honour through action.”

Nelson Mandela and Antonio Guterres