Representing the SADC
Johannesburg CNN — South African President Ramaphosa survived a move to start impeachment proceedings against him in a vote in parliament on Tuesday. The move was widely expected, after the top leadership ruling African National Congress (ANC) called on their parliamentary caucus to block the investigation. One by one, MPs were asked to articulate their … Read More “South African President Ramaphosa will not be impeached over cash-in sofa scandal | CNN” »
Nairobi, Kenya CNN — When a prominent Pakistani investigative journalist was shot dead by Kenyan police on a dirt road on the outskirts of Nairobi, the questions began swirling immediately. How did he come to be there? Why did the police shoot at his vehicle? And did his outspoken reporting – often critical of the … Read More “Arshad Sharif’s family demand justice as they grieve ‘kind-hearted’ journalist killed in Kenya | CNN” »
CNN — A Nigerian social media influencer who flaunted a lavish lifestyle of private jets and luxury cars has been sentenced to 11 years in prison over charges related to a multimillion dollar scam that targeted companies in the United States and overseas. Ramon Abbas, known to his millions of Instagram followers as Ray Hushpuppi, … Read More “A man who flaunted private jets and luxury cars on Instagram gets 11 years in prison for money laundering | CNN” »
CNN — Thousands of protesters rallied in the Sudanese capital Khartoum on Sunday calling for an end to military rule, following a CNN investigation that exposed Russia’s plundering of gold in the African nation. Clashes erupted after hundreds of demonstrators attempted to head to the Republican Palace – Sudan’s presidential offices – but were met … Read More “Thousands in Sudan call for end to military rule, protest exploitation of gold resources after CNN investigation | CNN” »
