South Africa: Meat Importers Push for Reopening of Poultry Imports – South African News Briefs – June 5, 2025
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Nigeria: Ex-EFCC Chair Bawa to Release Book On Fuel Subsidy Regime
[Premium Times] In his book, Mr Bawa reveals the staggering scale, complexity, and audacity of the schemes used to siphon public funds under the guise of fuel subsidy payments.
South Africa: Scotts Maphuma Arrested After Skipping Mozambique Concert
[Scrolla] Amapiano star Scotts Maphuma says he skipped the show because organisers were rude to him and did not treat him with respect. A video of him refusing to answer a journalist’s questions has gone viral, and fans are not impressed.
South Africa: Traditional Leaders and Maskandi Stars Unite to Fight Violence
[Scrolla] The KZN government is backing the event as a platform to teach young men to protect women and stop tribal fighting. The festival, led by top Maskandi artists, takes place at Moses Mabhida Stadium on 21 June and draws thousands each winter.
Nigeria: Mohbad’s Dad Rejects Verdict, Urges Lagos Govt to Investigate Phone Records
[Premium Times] “Though this man is not a Yoruba, he could listen to their conversation where his wife held his shirt…”
Africa: All of Africa Today – May 30, 2025
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Africa: All of Africa Today – May 29, 2025
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Nigeria: Kano TikToker, Murja Kunya Bags Six Months Jail Term for Naira Abuse
[Vanguard] The Kano Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 secured the conviction and sentence of social media influencer, Murja Ibrahim Kunya, before Justice Simone Amobeda of the Federal High Cou…
South Africa: Initiation Season in South Africa – Why State Regulation Clashes With Customary Laws
[The Conversation Africa] It’s nearly winter in South Africa, which means the opening of winter initiation schools is approaching. These rituals mark a transition to adulthood and are deeply ingrained culturally. But they’re often the subject of headli…
Kenya: Itumbi Slams Gachagua for Attacking Musicians Over Kindiki Meeting
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy, Dennis Itumbi, has lashed out at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over what he termed a “disgraceful and dangerous” attack on Kenyan musicians.