Trouble in Senegal? Three people have died during clashes between police and supporters of the opposition politician, Ousmane Sonko. He's currently on trial accused of rape but has denied the charges and did not turn up for his latest hearing. More:
Montrage is an influential musician in Ghana with over four million followers on Instagram
Ghanaian musician and influencer Mona Faiz Montrage, who was extradited to the US from the UK over an alleged $2m romance scam, has pleaded not guilty to all charges.Prosecutors said she was charged with conspiracy to commit and committing wire fraud and money laundering, each of which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years imprisonment.
Montrage, popularly known as Hajia4Reall, and her alleged criminal enterprise are accused of engaging in fraud including romance scams between 2013 and 2019.Prosecutors said they sent a series of emails, text messages and social media messages to trick victims into believing they were in a romantic relationship - and then exploited them for monetary gains.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
South Africa: International Study Shows Most Grade 4s in South Africa Cannot Read for MeaningAnalysis - The results of the 2021 Progress in International Reading Literacy Study show that 81% of Grade 4 learners in South Africa are unable to read for meaning in any language. Education experts have called on the Department of Education to produce a coherent and budgeted plan to address learning losses in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read more »
Africa Live: South Africa and Russia 'to boost military ties' - BBC News“I’m just keeping fit”. Kenyan President William Ruto says his visible weight loss is his deliberate effort to keep fit, amid concerns by Kenyans on social media over his health. More here:
Read more »
PODCAST | Terror in the park: The Rhodes Park murdersIn episode 116 of 'True Crime South Africa', we explore this case which horrified South Africa.
Read more »
South Africa faces ‘consequences’ over alleged arms sales to Russia - The Africa Report.comAmbassador Reuben Brigety ignited a firestorm of controversy last week when he accused SouthAfrica of providing Moscow with weapons& ammunition for its war in Ukraine.The arms were allegedly uploaded onto the Lady R,a US-sanctioned Russian vessel 👉
Read more »
Africa’s future tech champions in services - The Africa Report.comThe surprise of our selection for the 20 future tech champions comes from the services sector. Considered a “niche” sector, this one has managed to come out on top with four innovative start-ups, most of them from Nigeria.
Read more »
East Africa: GMOs in East Africa - Food Security Boon or Seed Stealing Ploy?In East Africa, concerns for food security are quickly followed by concerns for food sovereignty. And in Uganda, farmers worry they won't have a say.
Read more »