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Twitter's new path unclear as Musk says 'weeks' for banned accounts' return
The road ahead for Twitter remained as murky as ever after new owner Elon Musk said Wednesday that it could take weeks to reinstate banned accounts -- such as that of former US president Donald Trump.
Eskom says Unit 1 at Kusile power station could be offline for months due to failure
Eskom released a statement on Wednesday that Unit 1 at Kusile power station has broken down & could be offline for months. Eskom is consulting expert to fix it.
Denial of election results is 'path to chaos': Biden
US President Joe Biden warned Wednesday that the refusal of some Republican candidates to accept election results is a "path to chaos." "There are candidates running for every level of office in America... who won't commit to accepting the results of the elections they're in," Biden said in excerpts released by the White House from a speech he is to deliver in Washington later in the day.
'Expresso' presenter Katlego Maboe pens sweetest birthday tribute for his mother: "Our prayer warrior"
'Expresso' presenter Katlego Maboe recently celebrated his mother's birthday. The controversial star shared a heartwarming tribute and a throwback picture.
Akon Shares That He Listens to Costa Titch’s Music, Gives SA Rapper Some Flowers: “He’s a Game Changer”
Senegalese singer Akon recently gushed over South African star Costa Titch's music. The 'Lonely' hitmaker said the Mzansi rapper is going to change the industry
Kerry sees Brazil, Mexico rising climate hopes ahead of summit
US climate envoy John Kerry said Wednesday he expects bold new action by Mexico and Brazil's next government, raising hopes of achieving progress at this month's summit in Egypt. Kerry, a former secretary of state and key architect of the 2015 Paris accord, has returned to his globe-trotting in his climate role, recently visiting Mexico as part of efforts to mobilize action ahead of COP27.
France court hands Liberian rebel life in prison
A Paris court on Wednesday sentenced a former Liberian rebel commander to life in jail for violence against civilians and complicity in crimes against humanity after France's first trial linked to Liberia's civil wars. The prosecution had sought a life sentence against Kamara during the three-week trial, which involved witnesses who came from Liberia.
Troops deployed in Ecuador after spate of organized crime attacks
Police and soldiers on Wednesday patrolled the terror-stricken streets of two Ecuadoran cities after a spate of attacks blamed on organized crime groups waging a deadly drug war. "These acts of sabotage and terrorism are... a declaration of open war," Lasso said of Tuesday's attacks.
Senegal opposition leader calls for calm ahead of court hearing
Senegal's main opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on Wednesday urged his supporters to remain calm on the eve of a court hearing in a rape case against him that has previously sparked deadly riots. Sonko, who is expected in court at noon (GMT and local) Thursday, told his supporters that the summons would be an "ordinary" procedure that he had in fact been "demanding for a very long time".
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