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Thousands defy Algeria curfew as protests resurge
by editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews) on March 2, 2021 at 9:36 pm
Some 2,000 Algerians, mostly students, rallied against the government Tuesday in defiance of lockdown measures,
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UN: Linda Thomas-Greenfield puts Africa at the centre of discussions
by editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews) on March 2, 2021 at 9:31 pm
The United States assures that it would continue to closely monitor the situations in Ethiopia and Yemen to address the humanitarian crisis and famine.
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Mozambique: Govt forces, private firms, fighters accused of war crimes
by editorial@africanews.com on March 2, 2021 at 8:05 pm
Amnesty International has accused Mozambique's government forces, private military contractors and armed groups of committing war crimes against civilians in the northern Cabo Delgado province in a report published on Tuesday.
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- Full speed ahead with CXC - June date for first sitting; second paper is back March 2, 2021Education ministers across the region have given unanimous approval for the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) to conduct its 2021 sitting despite the COVID-19 pandemic, which has shuttered some schools for months. It was a unanimous decision of...
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Mkhwebane’s office optimistic court will clear her name
by Tshepiso Moche on March 3, 2021 at 3:58 am
The office of the Public Protector says it is hopeful that pending court processes in relation to advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane's competence, will ultimately clear her from any wrong doing. The post Mkhwebane’s office optimistic court will clear her name appeared first on SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader..
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856 new coronavirus cases in SA
by Lerato Matlala on March 2, 2021 at 7:21 pm
The cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa now stands at 1 514 815 with 856 new cases reported on Tuesday. The post 856 new coronavirus cases in SA appeared first on SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader..
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SACC appeals for 50% capacity in churches
by Lerato Matlala on March 2, 2021 at 7:10 pm
The South African Council of Churches (SACC) says it is not happy with the current regulations in place for church gatherings under Alert Level 1 of the coronavirus lockdown, especially the limit on the number of attendees allowed. The post SACC appeals for 50% capacity in churches appeared first on SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader..
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Manufacturers choose to work with governments in vaccine purchase process: Dr. Phaahla
by Mntomuhle Gumede on March 2, 2021 at 4:49 pm
Deputy Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla says manufacturers are the ones choosing to work directly with government in the COVID-19 vaccine purchase process. The post Manufacturers choose to work with governments in vaccine purchase process: Dr. Phaahla appeared first on SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader..
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More arrests expected in connection with killing of two Western Cape officers: Cele
by Lerato Matlala on March 2, 2021 at 3:10 pm
The families of the two police officers, who were gunned down in Kraaifontein near Cape Town over the weekend, have called for harsher sentences for those involved in the murders. The post More arrests expected in connection with killing of two Western Cape officers: Cele appeared first on SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader..