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Eswatini’s Supreme Court judgement threatens the rule of law
Umamah Bakharia | ub@radioislam.co.za 5min read 27 September 2022 | 10:00 am CAT The Supreme Court of Eswatini has...
The U.S. says it kills 27 al Shabaab militants in a Somalia air strike
Neelam Rahim - neelam@radioislam.co.za 2 min read – 17:08 CAT The U.S. military said on Wednesday it had killed 27...
COVID-19 Facility Established by Al-Shabaab
In Somalia, al-Shabab has set up a COVID-19 isolation and care facility. The facility is being viewed as a sign that the group is taking the coronavirus pandemic seriously. The facility, set up in Jilib, includes a 24 hour hotline. Africa News reports Sheikh Mohamed...
Moroccon Diplomat Requested to Leave Algeria over ‘Enemy’ Remarks
A Moroccan diplomat was forced to leave Algeria, after he was requested to do so by the country’s authorities. Arab News reports that the consul left Morocco last Thursday on a Royal Air Maroc repatriation flight, intended for nationals stranded in Algeria. Consul...
Nile Nations Attempt to Reduce Tensions, End Deadlock over Dam
Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt have resumed talks to resolve the row over the Grand Renaissance Dam, on the Nile. The dam, when complete, will be Africa's biggest hydroelectric power plant. The construction of the dam had begun in 2011 on the Blue Nile tributary in...
US Demands Strict Conditions on Zimbabwe Coronavirus Aid
Zimbabwe does not qualify for a bailout or loan package from international lenders due to it being in arrears with global financial institutions. These include the World Bank, and the African Development Bank. The southern African country is, however, in need of...
Ethiopia to Mass Plant Five Billion Trees Despite Coronavirus Pandemic
Ethiopia has committed to planting 5 billion trees by the end of July. On World Environment Day, on Friday, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed tweeted that arrangements were being made for how each household would "plant their print in a physically distanced manner". The PM...
Single-Use Plastics Banned from Kenya Beaches and Parks
All single-use plastics, such bottles and straws, have been banned from national parks, beaches, forests and other protected areas in Kenya. The ban was hailed by the United Nations Environment Programme, which said it displayed Kenya's dedication in addressing the...
ConCourt Dismisses Urgent Application for Leave to Appeal Judgment in Masjid Opening Matter
Faizel Patel – 05/06/2020 (Twitter: @FaizelPatel143) The Constitutional Court has dismissed an urgent application sought by Muhammed Bin Hassim Mohomed, Anas Mohammed Chotia and the As-Saadiqeen Islamic Centre for leave to appeal the judgment and direct access...
COVID-19 Infections Hit More Than 40,000, Deaths Spike to 848
Faizel Patel – 04/06/2020 (Twitter: @FaizelPatel143) The Health Department has announced that the number of COVID-19 infections in South Africa has risen to 40,792. This is an increase of 3,267 from Wednesday’s announcement. The number of deaths has also...
The Gambia Seeks Probe into Police Death of Diplomat’s Son in the US
Momodou Lamin Sisay, son of retired Gambian diplomat, Lare Sisay, who also worked for the United Nations Development Programme, was shot dead after a car chase in the town of Snellville, Georgia, in the United States. The 39-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene....
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