South Africa: Antisemitic Comedian Found Guilty of Hate Speech
[GroundUp] Thomas Torr refused to respond to complaint and threatened to kill judge’s registrar
Zimbabwe: ‘The Past Two Weeks Have Been Very Stressful for Our Family’ Mai Jeremaya’s Husband Speaks
[263Chat] The husband of comedienne and skit maker Mai Jeremiah who hogged the limelight last week has broken his silence following reports that his wife, whose real name is Ashly was sexually assaulted.
Liberia: Ministry of Internal Affairs, County Lawmakers’ Attempt to Shutdown Bush School Results in Violence, Several Wounded, Held in Captivity
[FrontPageAfrica] Gbarma, Gbarpolu County — A government attempt to enforce the nationwide suspension of bush school activities in Gbarpolu County has resulted in violence, injuries, and hostage-taking, as traditional leaders continue to defy the orde…
Egypt: Egypt Recovers 25 Rare Smuggled Artifacts
[Egypt Online] Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatriates Minister Badr Abdelatty has recovered 25 Egyptian antiques that had been looted and smuggled abroad.
Nigeria: Tricycle Kills Masquerade During Awka Festival
[Vanguard] The annual Imo Awka Festival in Awka, Anambra State, has recorded its first casualty as a tricycle (Keke NAPEP) crushed a masquerade to death on Sunday.
Rwanda: With Pending Appeal Hearing, What If Turahirwa Is Found Guilty Again?
[New Times] Renowned fashion designer Moses Turahirwa, the founder of Moshions, is once again facing legal troubles linked to drug abuse charges.
South Africa: Afrikaans Marks 100 Years as the Official Language – South African News Briefs – May 9, 2025
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Nigeria: I’m Broke, Yet Accused of Money Laundering – VDM Breaks Silence After EFCC Release
[Vanguard] Popular social activist Martins Otse, widely known as Verydarkman, has spoken out following his release from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Nigeria: VDM Released From EFCC Custody
[Premium Times] “How can the EFCC accuse someone who isn’t wealthy of money laundering…?”
Zimbabwe: Duo Accused of Raping Socialite Granted Bail
[New Zimbabwe] Two Harare men who landed in the dock on allegations of raping a Harare socialite have been granted US$200 bail each by magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa.