South Africa investigates death of Nigerian who collapsed during arrest
Initial reports from a post-mortem said he had "abrasions on his back and chest", investigators say.
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Uganda: Vote Wisely, Reject Land Grabbers - Hajjat Namyalo Calls for Peaceful, Credible LC1 Elections
[New Light] The Manager of the Office of the National Chairman (ONC), Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye, widely known as Chief Muzzukulu, has appealed to Ugandans, particularly young people, to actively participate in the Local Council I (LC1) elections slated for tomorrow, July 28, 2026.
South Africa: IDAC Head's Resignation Accepted
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has accepted the request by the Independent Directorate Against Corruption's (IDAC) head, Advocate Andrea Johnson, to resign with immediate effect.
South Africa: National Water Action Plan a Practical Solution to Restore Water Supply Reliability
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured citizens that government is focused on the implementation of the National Water Action Plan to ensure the delivery of running water for all South Africans, regardless of their location.
Nigeria: Exclusive - How Police Officer Guarding Villa Gates Scammed Alleged Coup Plotters, Facilitated Advance Inspections
[Premium Times] This latest installment of the PREMIUM TIMES reporting series on a failed coup plot against President Tinubu reveals how a police officer assigned to guard gates and escort VIPs at the Presidential Villa gave the alleged coup leaders false hope and made money off them.
Nigeria: Exclusive - Alleged Fake Medical Report - ICPC Reports El-Rufai's Doctor to Medical and Dental Council
[Premium Times] The Medical Practitioners Investigating Panel is now expected to probe the allegations against Mr Abubakar.
Does AGOA's third country rule damage African textile production?
The US's flagship tariff-free trade programme allows African countries to use Chinese and Indian textiles in their exports to the US.
Kenya: SGR Services At Risk As Rail Workers Threaten Industrial Action
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Railway workers have threatened to paralyse train services across the country, including the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), if Kenya Railways fails to address what they describe as years of poor pay, deteriorating working conditions and persistent labour grievances.
Kenya: Court Orders Unconditional Release of Eight Arrested At Linda Mwananchi Church Service
[Capital FM] Kisumu -- The Kisumu Law Courts have ordered the unconditional release of eight people arrested during a church service attended by members of the Linda Mwananchi movement, directing that they should not face any further charges.
South Africa: Salaries Crept Up, but Buying Power Just Hit a Two-Year Low
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