Pravin Gordhan urges South Africans to read Jacques Pauw
Jacques Pauw’a Pretoria launch of “The President’s Keepers” attracted an enthusiastic audience in excess of 600. They have a standing ovation to Pravin Gordhan who urged South Africans to read this another books to realize what is happening. Pauw says its very difficult to decide whether the apartheid regime was more corrupt than the present […]
Mauritanian blogger beats the death sentence for blasphemy
The death sentence handed down a Mauritanian blogger for blasphemy has been commuted. Mohamed Mkhatir will be released after four years in jail awaiting trial for dishonoring the name of the Prophet Mohamed. ends intro Amnesty International says the release of Mohamed Mkhaïtir, is a day of triumph for him and his family, as well as […]
Egyptian bridegroom shot in the testicles by a guest
An Egyptian bridegroom has been seriously injured after he was hit by shotgun pellets fired into his testicles by a guest celebrating his wedding. Reports of the incident have provoked a call for the tradition of firing gunshots in public celebration to be banned. ends intro In addition to the wounds to his genitals, the […]
ICC to probe crimes against humanity in Burundi
Watchdog group Human Rights Watch has praised the decision by the International Criminal Court to probe crimes against humanity in Burundi. The group says the ICC decision gives victims hope that those responsible for grave crimes over the past two years could be held to account, The panel of three ICC judges will investigate how […]