South Africa: Death toll from building fire in Johannesburg rises to 73/in /by
"So we are moving up towards the building, as I said earlier, we will be moving floor by floor to make sure that we clear all the floors. And then from there, as soon as that we are done, we hand over the scene to South African police to continue with their work."Robert Mulaudzi Emergency Management
Who is General Oligui Nguema, Gabon’s new strongman?/in /by
For the first time in over five decades, Gabonese woke up to a new ruler whose surname isn't Bongo. General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema was declared, Wednesday (Aug. 30), head of the military junta that seized power from Ali Bongo, shortly after his controversial re-election.
Pics of the day: August 30, 2023/in /by
Africanews samples the best pictures of the day’s news.
Building fire kills at least 50 people, including a child in Johannesburg/in /by
Spokesman Robert Mulaudzi said Thursday (Aug. 31) another 43 people were injured in the blaze that broke out in the predawn hours. He said the death toll was likely to still increase in what he described as effectively "an informal settlement."
Gabon’s mutinous soldiers announce new leader/in /by
After dissovling all instutions and nullifying election results in Gabon Wednesday (Aug. 30), the coup leaders ”named the president of the ruling CTRI (Committee for the Transition and Restauration of Institutions).
Kenya: Kenya Pipeline Completes Takeover of Changamwe-Based Kenya Petroleum Refineries Limited Facility/in /by
[Capital FM] Mombasa -- The government has concluded the transfer of the Kenya Petroleum Refineries Limited (KPRL) to Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has announced.
Disgraced ANC leader forms new party ahead of South Africa’s general elections/in /by
Ousted African National Congress secretary general, Ace Magashule, has announced the formation of a new party ahead of South Africa's general elections next year.
Nigeria: Road safety Commences clampdown on rickety vehicles/in /by
In a bid to reduce road accidents in Nigeria, the Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC), has commenced the immediate clampdown on all rickety vehicles across the country,
Analyst urges caution about results of Gabon’s coup d’etat/in /by
An analyst has expressed concern, warning that Gabon's citizens will 'lose again' if President Ali Bongo's autocracy is replaced by a military dictatorship.
Transfer to UN of Rwandan genocide suspect delayed in South Africa/in /by
A hearing on the transfer of Rwandan genocide suspect, Fulgence Kayishema, to a UN court was postponed by a South African judge after prosecutors failed to file an application to start the process.