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Cyril Ramaphosa has delivered his speech on the Day of Reconciliation for 2020, tackling everything from GBV, COVID-19, and Black Lives Matter.
In May, Burundi held a presidential election which was won by Evariste Ndayishimiye, candidate of the ruling National Council for the Defense of Democracy - Forces for the Defense of Democracy (CNDD-FDD) party.
Ndayishimiye was hurriedly sworn in after the untimely death of president Pierre Nkurunziza in June.
Rights violations continue
The Council encouraged donor countries which had suspended aid to Burundi to continue dialogue towards resumption of development assistance.
A report by a UN watchdog in September said human rights violations were still being committed in Burundi, including sexual violence and murder.
The country was plunged into a crisis in April 2015 when Ndayishimiye’s predecessor Pierre Nkurunziza decided to run for a controversial third term, which he ultimately won in July 2015.
His candidature, which was opposed by the opposition and civil society groups, resulted in a wave of protests, violence and even a failed coup in May 2015.
Hundreds of people were killed and over 300,000 fled to neighboring countries.
The gesture, known as "Kniefall von Warschau," became a worldwide symbol of Germany's reconciliation with Poland and the foundation of modern relations.
With two members of the far-right Crusaders group now behind bars, a third - Harry Knoesen - will contest the terror charges filed against him.
Busisiwe Mkhwebane has responded to the high court's order on the rogue unit report, and points to Pravin Gordhan's 'vitriolic comments'.
[The Conversation Africa] From a historical standpoint, the current conflict in Ethiopia fits within an established political pattern. There have been power struggles between the centre and the border regions since the modern Ethiopian state was established in the late 19th century.
Cricket Australia are still planning for the tour of South Africa to go ahead in February 2021, but are monitoring the health situation.
[Cameroon Tribune] The Abakwa boys played a 0-0 tie with Kaiser Chiefs of South Africa on Saturday December 5, 2020 in the second leg preliminary in Johannesburg.
Charlize Theron seems pretty enticed by the idea of starring in a remake of Die Hard in which she saves her lesbian wife.
[East African] The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in the African continent has reached 2,248,269 as of Sunday afternoon, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said on Sunday.
From 'Rogue' and 'Her Mask', here are eight African highlights to stream on Showmax this December.
By The Associated Press Retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Charles “Chuck” Yeager, the World War II fighter pilot ace and quintessential test pilot who showed he had the “right stuff” when in 1947 he became the first person to fly faster than sound, has died. He was 97. Yeager died Monday, his wife, Victoria Yeager, […]
Conditions are set to take a turn for the extreme on Tuesday afternoon, as weather warnings have been issued for a number of districts and provinces.
[New Times] President Kagame has rallied Rwandans to support Antoine Kambanda in his new responsibilities as Cardinal within the Catholic Church.
[New Era] Heartfelt tributes poured in yesterday from all corners of the country following the passing on of Swapo parliamentarian and former executive chairperson of the National Youth Council Mandela Kapere.
Western Bureau: A new ward being constructed at the St James Infirmary at a cost of $24 million will be ready for occupancy by the end of January. The St James Municipal Corporation (StJMC) says the new ward is approximately 85 per cent ready and...
The Gauteng Department of Health said contact tracing of Gauteng students who attended the matric rage event in KZN is currently underway.
Opposition Leader Mark Golding urged Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Monday to get cracking with outstanding justice reforms, including settling on the country’s final appellate court. The leaders were speaking at the swearing-in ceremony for the...
Two men have been convicted for 'terrorist offences' on Tuesday, after they planned a series of racially-motivated attacks as part of the Crusaders group.
Egypt and France signed various declarations of intent on Tuesday in the field of transport and economic cooperation.
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sissi together with the French Prime Minister, Jean Castex held a meeting on Tuesday that was followed by signing of various agreements between the two countries.
The pact will also see both nations benefit from joint cooperation in other fields like education, security, trade and investments.
President Macron had earlier said that France will also not condition arm sale to Egypt.
The comment was in response to criticism by rights groups against what they allege are human rights violations by the Egyptian government.
Sisi who is now on his third day of visit to France has faced a backlash from Egyptian rights activists
The rights groups accused France of having \"long indulged President al-Sisi's brutal repression of any form of dissent\" and said it was \"now or never\" for Macron to stand up for human rights.
It's the first time a movement, rather than a person, has been on top of the list.
A battle over where the ANC hosts its 8 January rally has became a proxy fight in the ANC NEC meeting.
A 35-year-old man has been arrested and charged with common robbery and assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm after he allegedly attacked a woman in an attempt to grab her handbag.
[New Era] Moses Magadza
Just look at this exchange rate: The plucky South African Rand is now trading at pre-pandemic levels against the US Dollar - and the best is yet to come.
