Phumelele Myeza’s urgent bail bid was denied amid R4 million Sassa fraud case involving fake profiles and identity theft.
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President Ramaphosa rejects President Trump’s claims of white farmer genocide, saying South Africa does not practice racial violence or land grabs.
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Despite reforms, Liberia still battles entrenched corruption and impunity, threatening post-war peace and democratic progress.
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Islamist militants attack a Nigerian army base, killing 16 soldiers and injuring dozens in Borno state
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M23 rebels push deeper into Congo, reaching Walikale and clashing with troops despite calls for an immediate ceasefire
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M23 rebels withdraw from peace talks with the DRC government, citing EU sanctions, as Tshisekedi confirms his government’s participation
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Nigeria has signed a $200M renewable energy deal with WeLight to expand electricity access in rural areas and boost the country’s clean energy transition
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Congolese army trials expose military failures, weak leadership, and low morale as soldiers face charges while M23 rebels continue to gain ground in eastern Congo
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Nigeria’s drug enforcement agency is cracking down on counterfeit medicines, seizing fake drugs, and pushing for tougher penalties, including life imprisonment and the death penalty
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Ivory Coast cocoa production remains low in 2024/25 due to poor weather and aging trees, while smuggling increases amid record-high global cocoa prices