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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.
Why South Africa Is Torn Over the Trump-Ramaphosa Showdown
Ramaphosa enjoyed a brief wave of sympathy after his White House ambush but he is a problematic leader, writes Sizwe Mpofu ...
Sibanye working to bring workers to surface after South Africa mine accident
Stillwater said on Friday that it was working to bring to the surface 260 miners, who were stuck underground at one of its ...
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 ...
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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, ...
Musk claimed Starlink isn't allowed to operate in South Africa because he's not Black. Here's what we know
Tech billionaire Elon Musk was born in South Africa but emigrated at age 17 and eventually became a naturalized U.S. citizen.