South Africa’s David Bedingham scored a maiden century on Thursday and then said he was “very confident” they could dismiss New Zealand short of the 267 needed to win the second and final Test in Hamilton.New Zealand, inspired by debut seamer Will O’Rourke’s five-wicket haul, were 40-1 in their second innings at stumps on day …
South Africa’s David Bedingham scored a maiden century on Thursday to leave New Zealand with the challenging task of scoring 267 to win the second and final Test in Hamilton.New Zealand, inspired by debut seamer Will O’Rourke’s five-wicket haul, were 40-1 in their second innings at stumps on day three, still 227 short of their …
South Africa’s David Bedingham was approaching a maiden Test century as the Proteas extended their lead over New Zealand to 217 at tea on day three of the second Test.Bedingham had 88 off 108 balls and Keegan Petersen was on 33 as South Africa, needing a win to level the two-match series, reached the interval …
New Zealand pace bowler Will O’Rourke continued his eye-catching Test debut with two wickets on Thursday as South Africa lost three top-order batsmen before lunch on day three of the second Test.The visitors were 88-3 in their second innings at the interval Hamilton, having extended their lead to 119 runs.Zubayr Hamza was on 14 with …
Senegalese President Macky Sall held a cabinet meeting on Wednesday facing international and national calls to re-schedule a postponed presidential election and resolve the grave political crisis.The United States, France and the United Nations have strongly supported domestic demands for the vote to go ahead as soon as possible, with fears that tensions could spill …
Several hundred women dressed in black demonstrated on Wednesday in Kinshasa demanding a halt to the war in eastern DR Congo where clashes have recently increased between army and rebel forces.Banners proclaimed “12 million victims since 1994”, “Pity the women and families of eastern DRC” and “The Congo will remain whole and indivisible”.The march, called …
Women protest fighting in east DR CongoWed, 14 Feb 2024 17:50:42 GMT Read More »
As journalist Abdallah Badji looks over the cramped courtyard of a low-rise building in Dakar, he is flooded by memories of June 2023, when political protesters were fired on.He remembers the moment friends and family of modern literature student El Hadj Mamadou Cisse,  paid their last respects after he died during protests. The violence in June was …
Senegalese President Macky Sall holds a closely watched cabinet meeting on Wednesday amid international and national calls to re-schedule a postponed presidential election and resolve the grave political crisis.The United States, France and the United Nations have strongly supported domestic demands for the vote to go ahead as soon as possible, with fears that tensions …
Senegal cabinet meets as political amnesty rumours swirlWed, 14 Feb 2024 16:38:03 GMT Read More »
Kenyan police said Wednesday they have recaptured a man whose daring escape from custody made headlines following his arrest on suspicion of murdering his girlfriend in the United States.Kevin Kang’ethe had been detained in January pending extradition to the United States over the death of Margaret Mbitu, but he slipped out of a police station …
Kenya police recapture US murder suspectWed, 14 Feb 2024 15:33:28 GMT Read More »
Soaring romantic melodies reverberated among the homes and office blocks of Zimbabwe’s capital Harare on Wednesday, as squads of saxophonists became surprise messengers of love.Despite decades of economic suffering, and a sometimes conservative culture that discourages public displays of affection, Zimbabwe has embraced Valentine’s Day.The cards, flowers and chocolates mirror the similar celebrations around the …
Sax appeal: Zimbabwe sweethearts send surprise serenadesWed, 14 Feb 2024 13:42:20 GMT Read More »
