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(AFRICAN EXAMINER) — The South African government has expressed concern over the growing economic impact of xenophobia allegations against the country, saying businesses and entertainers are suffering losses across Africa. Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, said the recent removal of foreign nationals from South Africa was aimed at illegal immigrants and should…
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has revealed details of discussions with her South African counterpart over renewed xenophobic attacks and anti-foreigner protests targeting Nigerians in South Africa. According to a statement shared on her Facebook page, Bianca spoke by phone with Ronald Lamola following recent anti-migrant protests in Durban on…
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A South African court has sentenced radical opposition leader Julius Malema to five years in prison for discharging an assault rifle during a political rally eight years ago. Malema, the founder and leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), was found guilty of violating firearm laws after firing shots into the air […] The post South African Court Sentences, Opposition…
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform in Namibia has announced immediate restrictions on the importation and in-transit movement of cloven-hoofed animals and related products from neighboring Botswana. The restriction was announced following confirmed outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). In a veterinary public notification issued by the…
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died at the age of 80 Odinga died on Wednesday while receiving medical treatment at a hospital in India. He collapsed during a morning walk and was taken to Devamatha Hospital, which said he had suffered a cardiac arrest. It said he did not respond […] The post Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga Dies At 80 first appeared on…
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Authorities in the City of Tshwane have destroyed two high-rise complexes owned by Nigerian property developer George Asaba after lots of court rulings declared that the structures are unlawful. The demolitions were after a March ruling by the Gauteng High Court, which directed that the buildings on Luttig Street, Pretoria West, be […] The post South Africa Demolishes Nigerian…
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ethiopia’s Government Communication Service said that as of July 31, it had planted more than 103 tree seedlings across the country in a single day’s Green Legacy Initiative campaign. ENA, a partner of TV BRICS, reported that in the early hours of the morning, Ethiopia had witnessed millions of nationwide turnouts to […] The post Green Legacy: Ethiopia Plants Over 103 Million…
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, President Joseph Kabila, on Friday began his treason trial in a military court in the capital, Kinshasa. 53-year-old Kabila, who ruled DR Congo for 18 years after he took over from his assassinated father in 2001, is facing multiple charges, including treason, murder, participation […] The post Ex-President Joseph Kabila…
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The United Nations (UN) Fact-finding mission in Sudan has said that the war in that country is intensifying with devastating consequences for civilians. The group also noted that over 20 million people are facing famine and are in desperate need of assistance in the war torn country. Expert Member, UN Independent International […] The post Over 20 Million People Facing Famine…
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Kenyan Police fired teargas at protesters in the capital Nairobi on Tuesday after the death of a blogger in police custody cast a spotlight on alleged extrajudicial killings by security forces. Reuters witnesses also reported that clashes also broke out in downtown Nairobi as unidentified motorcyclists beat up protesters, dispersing them. Local […] The post Kenyan Police Fire…