South African Airways (SAA) has appointed Professor John Lamola as group chief executive officer, with approval from Transport Minister Barbara Creecy, despite allegations of political interference. Lamola, who has been serving as interim CEO since 2022, played a crucial role in SAA’s turnaround, leading the airline to profitability for the first time since 2012. The board has welcomed his appointment, signaling confidence in his leadership.
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Edouard Ngaïssona and Alfred Yekatom guilty of war crimes in Central African Republic
AFPEdouard Ngaïssona was elected to the executive committee of the Confederation of African Football in February 2018.Patrice-Edouard Ngaïssona, former head of the Central African Republic (CAR) football federation, and Alfred Yekatom were found guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court for their roles in orchestrating attacks against Muslims during the CAR's 2013-14 conflict. The trial, lasting nearly four years, revealed a systematic campaign of violence with significant casualties, prompting...
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