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US military shifts messaging in Africa, telling allies to prepare to stand more on their own
The U.S. military is backing off its usual talk of good governance and countering underlying causes of African insurgencies.
After White House Clash, South Africa Sets the Stage for Starlink Approval
A proposed regulatory change would allow Elon Musk’s satellite company and others like it to get a license without having to ...
In South Africa, Trump’s false claims spark a renewed racial reckoning
Trump’s false “genocide” claims forced race to the forefront of national conversation in South Africa in a way rarely seen ...
White House lashes out over South Africa video 'unsubstantiated' comments
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt rebuked comments from MSNBC's Yamiche Alcindor regarding claims of an ...
AP PHOTOS: A street parade lights up South Africa’s tough Hillbrow district
The streets of Hillbrow, a tough downtown Johannesburg district more famous for its hijacked buildings, poverty and crime, ...
Africa Day: celebrating the continent’s heritage and future every May 25
Every 25 May, the world comes together to commemorate Africa Day, a date that transcends geographical boundaries to celebrate ...
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A bitter race to elect the head of Africa’s pivotal bank
Combine the secrecy of a papal conclave with the national rivalries of the Eurovision Song Contest and you have a sense of ...
Africa's ice cream cafe that nurtures self-esteem
Tapi Tapi makes ice cream with a deep mission: to soothe the collective souls of African people by sharing folk traditions, ...