By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on France 24
A foreign national was beaten to death during an anti-migrant protest in Durban, South Africa, amid xenophobic tensions. France 24 also reports on operations against lead poisoning and illegal mining in Ivory Coast, two separate subjects from the main event.
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22 OctForeign national killed by 50 people in Durban22 OctForeign national killed by group in Durban20 OctDurban clinic short of HIV and tuberculosis medicinesA foreign national was killed in Durban by a group of about 50 people, on the sidelines of an anti-immigration demonstration. South African police said the victim was assaulted and pronounced dead at the scene, as xenophobic violence continues in the city, Expresso das Ilhas reports.
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KwaZulu-Natal police are investigating the death of a foreign national who was reportedly attacked by about 50 people in central Durban. Investigators are pursuing several leads to identify the suspects, while the motive remains unknown, according to provincial police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: Sabcnews ·
South Africa beat Australia by an innings and 31 points in the second cricket Test in Gqeberha to level the series at one win each. Australia were dismissed for 295 in their second innings, with Travis Head scoring 121 points, reports SABC News.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: Sabcnews ·
The South African army recovered three vehicles stolen in Gauteng, worth a total of 2.2 million rand, in Musina. Border security operations conducted under Operation Corona also led to the interception of cigarettes valued at more than 438,000 rand, IOL reports.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: IOL ·
Namibia expands Ngurare’s powers over state-owned enterprisesNamibia’s National Assembly adopted an amendment to the state-owned enterprise governance law expanding Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare’s powers. He will be able to set binding directives on board appointments, remuneration and the management of state-owned enterprises, according to Observer24.The week in Africa
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