The Public Relations Officer of Nigeria Union, North West Province of South Africa, Mr Kelvin Okolo, has appealed to the Federal Government to do more in ensuring that the rights and safety of Nigerians living in South Africa are guaranteed.
Tunisia Lifts Ban Restricting Muslim Women From Marrying Non-Muslims
Tunisian authorities have abolished the law restraining Muslim women from marrying non-Muslims as part of efforts to promote equal rights for women in the country. The abolition of the law came one month after Tunisia President, Beji Caid Essebsi called for the ban to be lifted since the practice violates Tunisia's constitution adopted in 2014 in the wake of Arab Spring revolution. The law was put in place in 1973.
Taxi War: Five Cars Burnt In South African Cab Feud
A violent feud between South African meter taxi drivers and ride-hailing services Uber and Taxify escalated with three vehicles torched using petrol bombs, police said on Thursday. Drivers for Uber and Estonian start-up Taxify operating in Johannesburg and capital Pretoria have been the target of regular taxi operators and have faced threats and protests as the app-based drivers are accused of poaching customers with cheaper fares, according to Reuters.
Kenyan Senators Arrested Over Alleged “Hate Speech”
Kenyan lawmaker from the ruling party, Moses Kuria and a former Senator, Johnson Muthama has been arrested for investigation over claims of hate speech, a spokesman for the interior ministry said. The duo who were arrested on Monday are being interrogated at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquaters.
South African President, Zuma In Sex Scandal
An unnamed journalist has detailed how President Jacob Zuma allegedly forced himself onto her, giving her a long kiss.
South African Police Hunts For Five Escaped Lions Near Johannesburg
South African authorities say they are searching for five lions believed to be roaming the country’s most populous province, since last week.
Liberian Opposition Presidential Candidate, Simeon Freeman, Sued for $850
The main opposition candidate in the forthcoming Liberian presidential elections, Simeon Freeman of the Movement for Progressive Change (MPC) has been taken to the Monrovia City Court to answer the allegation that he failed to pay a balance of $850 (N306,000) for the printing of flyers for his party’s campaign activities, according to the Daily Observer.