[New Times] At least 44 people have died after consuming illicit alcoholic drinks between January and June this year, Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana has said, describing the problem as an "epidemic" requiring urgent action.
[Daily Maverick] Former SA Air Force brigadier general Portia 'Posh' Anyamba, who has been sentenced to jail in the United States for being a foreign agent for South Africa, was apparently paid to go to events and secretly report back to officials from this country. These and other accusations and admissions are contained in a plea agreement.
[263Chat] Air Zimbabwe will return to one of its most prestigious international routes later this month, announcing the resumption of direct passenger flights between Harare and London for the first time in years as the national carrier seeks to rebuild its long-haul network and reconnect Zimbabwe with one of its largest diaspora markets.
[CPJ] In a joint statement, the Committee to Protect Journalists joined several press freedom and human rights organizations on Thursday, urging Egyptian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release political writer Ahmed Douma.
[Premium Times] The DHS said it is actively working to fulfil President Donald Trump's promise by carrying out mass deportation of "illegal aliens."
[Premium Times] The judge adjourned the matter after the prosecution lawyer told the court that the parties were still exploring reconciliation.
[SNA] Khartoum -- Prime Minister Prof. Kamil Idris on Thursday met with the African Union (AU) Envoy to Sudan, Ambassador Mohamed Belaiche, in the presence of the Prime Minister's Adviser, Nizar Abdullah Mohamed.
[Nyasa Times] Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has distanced himself from political prophecies circulating on social media that predict he will become Malawi's future President, urging Malawians and fellow religious leaders to avoid debates that could deepen political divisions and instead focus on the country's pressing national challenges.
[Premium Times] "For whatever reason, they are looking for leverage because we have some of their commanders with us and they feel taking these kids and holding them to ransom will make us release their commander," he said.
[New Zimbabwe] A broad coalition of churches, labour unions, civic groups, students, war veterans and opposition political actors has launched a nationwide campaign to challenge Zimbabwe's newly enacted constitutional amendments in court and mobilise peaceful mass action, escalating resistance to legislation critics say entrenches President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rule.
[Premium Times] Suspected ISWAP fighters attacked a military base in Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State, killing a soldier before setting a police outpost, a primary healthcare centre and two classrooms ablaze.
[ENA] In his address to Parliament earlier this week, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, made a revealing assessment of the disquiet that perpetuates in the country's northernmost region of Tigray, saying that the instigator is a foreign ilk.
[The Point] Africa's wealthiest man Alhaji Aliko Dangote has pledged US$2 billion strategic investment partnership with The Gambia.
[Premium Times] The SSS offered reasons for detaining the journalist, who Mr Sowore says covers his activities.