By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Africanews
Two Ghanaian nationals have petitioned the International Criminal Court to request an investigation into violence targeting foreigners in South Africa. Their action concerns xenophobic violence, with no ICC decision mentioned in the text.
Sudan’s Foreign Ministry denies any army involvement in the 19 October drone strike on Amiet market in the disputed Abyei region. Local authorities raised the death toll to 153, while the Rapid Support Forces-aligned government called for an international investigation, according to Radio Tamazuj.
🇸🇩 Sudan · Source: Radio Tamazuj ·
Ibrahima Thiam, president of ACT, urges people not to normalise discourse targeting foreigners in Senegal. In an opinion piece carried by Xibaaru, he distinguishes the fight against xenophobia from border controls and the enforcement of residency rules.
🇸🇳 Senegal · Source: Senego ·
The Pretoria High Court has invalidated two South African HIV medicine contracts worth a combined 12.63 billion rand, in a global tender worth 15.5 billion. The Health Department has 120 days to review suppliers and the allocation, Business Day reports.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: Businessday ·
South Africa’s Democratic Alliance has opened a criminal investigation after 408 people fell ill in the Tshwane region following three weeks without water chlorination. The proceedings aim to establish responsibility for the health crisis, according to South African media outlet IOL.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: IOL ·
African Champions League: Orlando Pirates start against African StarsSouth African defender Thapelo Xoki says Orlando Pirates will approach their busy schedule one match at a time. The club must begin by facing African Stars on Friday in the Confederation of African Football Champions League, according to 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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