Ramaphosa appoints special envoys to eSwatini amid pro-democracy protests
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed special envoys to “engage” with eSwatini’s King Mswati III following weeks of pro-democracy protests in that country.
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Bastille Day 2021: 5 intriguing facts about France’s big holiday
As France celebrates Bastille Day 2021 this week, Air France shares some intriguing facts about one of the country’s biggest holidays.
Africa should get bigger slice of $650b IMF, World Bank funding – Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says Africa’s share of IMF’s post-COVID-19 economic recovery funding should increase from $33b to at least $162b.
Tanzanian opposition leader insists John Magufuli died of COVID-19
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu has accused the government of “lying” about the cause of President John Magufuli’s death.
South Africa should provide COVID-19 vaccines to ‘all of Africa’ – Malema
Malema vowed that the EFF’s support for Africa and Africans around the world will “never be shaken by the so-called ‘Put South Africa First'” movement.
Ramaphosa to rich countries: Stop hoarding COVID-19 vaccines
“We are all not safe if some countries are vaccinating their people and other countries are not vaccinating,” President Cyril Ramaphosa said.
UK approves Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, rollout to start next week
The approval is the first in a western country and follows a recommendation from the UK’s independent regulator.
Malawi protests ‘improper’ treatment of President Chakwera by SA authorities
Malawi says South African authorities delayed President Lazarus Chakwera’s departure from South Africa for seven hours.
Shepherd Bushiri saga: Motsoaledi admits SA’s borders are ‘very porous’
Aaron Motsoaledi says in the absence of a register showing the Bushiris leaving South Africa, the only explanation is that they left illegally.
Ramaphosa to Nigerian ‘political and social actors:’ Respect human rights
AU Chairperson President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on political actors in Nigeria to respect human rights and the rule of law.