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South African president says he will not step down after impeachment call
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says he will legally challenge a report that has paved the way for parliament to consider…
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South African opposition figure Malema sentenced to five years in prison
South African opposition politician Julius Malema, 45, has been sentenced to five years after being found guilty of the illegal possession…
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South African police question 11 men lured to Russia to fight in Ukraine
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A group of South African nationals who were allegedly lured into fighting for Russia in its war against Ukraine…
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Three African countries agree to UK migrant returns after visa penalty threat
Three African countries have agreed to take back foreign offenders and illegal migrants after the UK Home Secretary threatened them with…
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Morocco urges African fraternity after surge in hate speech linked to chaotic Africa Cup final
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — King Mohammed VI of Morocco is appealing for fraternity with African nations as rights groups warn of a rise of hate…
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South African court clears path for sale of Mandela's personal items
A South African court has dismissed an appeal by the country's heritage body to stop the sale and export of various artefacts connected to…
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South African police not yet able to defeat gangs, minister says
South Africa's Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has said that the security forces are not yet able to defeat deadly criminal gangs, in a…
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South African team helps search for politician swept away by Mozambique floodwaters
South Africa has sent a team to help with rescue efforts after a local politician was swept away by floodwaters while visiting…
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He once criticised African leaders who cling to power. Now he wants a seventh term
Ugandans under the age of 40 - and that is more than three-quarters of the population - have only known one president. Yoweri Museveni…
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Polls open in Central African Republic elections with incumbent president likely to win third term
BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — Voters in the Central African Republic are electing a new president and federal lawmakers Sunday…
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U.S. signs new health deals with 9 African countries that mirror Trump's priorities
The U.S. government has signed health deals with at least nine African countries, part of its new approach to global health funding, with…
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Death toll climbs to 5 in South African temple building collapse
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The death toll in last week’s building collapse at the site of a Hindu temple in South Africa has risen to five, and…
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9 African migrants died in freezing temperatures near Morocco-Algeria border
CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) — Exposure to freezing temperatures near Morocco’s border with Algeria killed nine African migrants, a tragedy…
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Why some African countries are prone to military takeovers
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — It had become a familiar scene in West Africa. A group of soldiers appeared on state television in Benin on Sunday…
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Trump Nearly Has a Stroke Trying to Pronounce Names of African Leaders
Donald Trump insulted the presidents of two countries right before signing a peace deal when he introduced the duo as “courageous…
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South African radio presenter among five charged over Russia recruitment plot
A radio presenter with South Africa's public broadcaster has appeared in court on a charge related to the alleged recruitment of men for…
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African nations push to recognize crimes of colonialism in Algeria
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — African leaders pushed Sunday to have colonial-era crimes recognized, criminalized and addressed through…
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S African ex-leader Zuma’s daughter quits parliament amid Russia war claims
A daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma has resigned from parliament amid allegations that she lured 17 men to fight as…
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Guinea-Bissau's coup called a 'sham' by West African political figures
Senegal's prime minister and Nigeria's former president have both said they do not believe the ousting of Guinea-Bissau's president by the…
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South African ex-leader's daughter quits Parliament over Russian mercenary allegations
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma has resigned as a lawmaker, her party said Friday, after…
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African Ballon d'Or 2025: Ousmane Dembélé reacts to Achraf Hakimi's triumph
Achraf Hakimi Ballon d'Or africain 2025 Ballon d'Or 2025, Ousmane Dembélé sent a message to his teammate Achraf Hakimi, the African Ballon…
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Central African Republic leader cleared for third term in key vote followed closely by Russia
BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — The top court in the Central African Republic on Friday cleared President Faustin Archange…
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Brothers charged with South African rapper's murder after extradition
Two brothers have been charged with the murder of South African rapper Kiernan Forbes, popularly known as "AKA", following their…
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Takeaways from an AP report on a Europe-funded program returning African migrants
CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — The European Union has given the International Organization for Migration hundreds of millions of dollars to help…