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Officials could have prevented Esidimeni deaths: Judge

High Court Judge, Mmonoa Teffo, has found that former Gauteng Health MEC, Qedani Mahlangu and former Head of Mental Health Services, Dr Makgabo Manamela, could have prevented the deaths of 144 patients who died in the Life Esidimeni tragedy.

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HRW raises alarm over disappearance of journalist, junta critics in Burkina Faso

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has appealed to authorities in Burkina Faso to urgently investigate a journalist and two prominent critics of the country’s military junta.

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SA soldier killed by hand grenade on UN DRC mission

A South African (SA) soldier, who was part of a United Nations (UN) peacekeeping force in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), died this Monday when a hand grenade exploded close to his sleeping quarters, SA's military says.

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SA opposition party defends decision to nominate impeached Judge

South Africa's opposition party, uMkhonto weSizwe (MK), has defended its decision to nominate impeached Judge, John Hlophe, to serve on the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).

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SA’s Life Esidimeni Inquest judgment expected today

Judgment in the South Africa’s Life Esidimeni Inquest will be delivered in the High Court in Pretoria this Wednesday.

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Mali advises airlines to refuel elsewhere due to aviation fuel shortage

Mali is currently unable to refuel commercial aircraft in its capital Bamako due to fuel shortages and is asking airlines to refuel elsewhere until next week, its transport ministry told Reuters.

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Cameroon President wins backing to delay legislative, local polls

Cameroonian President Paul Biya secured approval from lawmakers yesterday to delay parliamentary and local elections until 2026, a move opposition parties fear could make it harder for them to mount a challenge in next year's presidential election.

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UK urged to formally confirm end of Rwanda deportation policy

A British charity which opposed the plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda called on Britain's new government to formally withdraw the policy.

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Probe into the death of SANDF member in DRC underway

An investigation into the death of a South African National Defence Force (SANDF)member in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is currently underway.

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Congressional Democrats discuss next steps as US President vows to fight on

Democrats in the US Congress were due to huddle behind closed doors yesterday amid mounting fears about their prospects in the November 5 election, after President Joe Biden defiantly rejected calls by some in his party to end his campaign.

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