adminGambia’s Jammeh criticises families of dead migrants
Banjul — Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has berated families sending migrants on perilous journeys across the Mediterranean Sea, suggesting they are not “true Muslims”.
Police confirm charge laid against Tutu’s granddaughter
Cape Town — Western Cape police have confirmed that a charge of malicious damage to property has been laid against Desmond Tutu’s granddaughter, Ziyanda Tutu.
Mandela’s last days discussed at euthanasia debate
Johannesburg — The final days of former president Nelson Mandela formed part of a debate in Johannesburg on Thursday night around end-of-life decisions such as euthanasia.
Student’s suspension not related to protests – UCT
Cape Town — The University of Cape Town has distanced itself from Chumani Maxwele’s claims that his suspension from the university is related to his involvement in the Rhodes Must…
ISIL seizes main govt compound in Iraq’s Ramadi
The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) group has taken over the main government compound in the western Iraqi city of Ramadi, and edged closer to what would…
Militiamen rape 127 women in east DRC town
Kinshasa — Armed men raped 127 women earlier this month during a raid on a town in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s South Kivu province, medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres…
President oversees Mali peace accord
Morris Mkwate in BAMAKO, Mali President Mugabe last night oversaw his first major peace deal here since assuming the African Union chairmanship, with the signing of a ceasefire agreement between…
MPs want diplomatic passports
Harare Bureau MEMBERS of Parliament have said they want diplomatic passports to enable them to efficiently carry out their duties when outside the country on official business.
Kaukonde, Zimpapers go to trial
Daniel Nemukuyu Harare Bureau THE matter in which former Zanu-PF provincial chairperson for Mashonaland East, Ray Kaukonde, is suing Zimpapers for $5 million for defamation, has been referred to trial…
Tsvangirai, Khupe fallout deepens
Nduduzo Tshuma Political Editor MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai visits Bulawayo today with fears of violent clashes between rival factions in the province as the fall out between the former Prime…