World & Africa

South Africa’s ANC is humbled by its worst election results as it continues its decline

By Associated Press CAPE TOWN: South Africa’s African National Congress party was handed its worst election results ever Sunday in
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South Africans to vote in key local elections seen as a tough test for ruling

By Associated Press JOHANNESBURG: South Africans are preparing to vote in local government elections that will determine control of the
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Putin seeks to expand ties with African countries at Russia-Africa summit

By Associated Press MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday hosted dozens of African leaders at a Russia-Africa summit, part
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US imposes sanctions on Rwandan defence ministry over involvement in eastern Congo conflict

By Associated Press The U.S. imposed sanctions on Rwanda ‘s defence ministry on Wednesday over the country’s involvement in mineral-rich
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South Africa’s Ramaphosa orders 510 soldiers to KwaZulu-Natal after asylum ruling violence

By Associated Press JOHANNESBURG: President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorized the deployment of 510 soldiers to KwaZulu-Natal province, where violence recently
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Bus crash in Kenya kills 24 near the site of a previous fatal accident

By Associated Press MAKUENI: A bus collided with a truck on Kenya’s main highway on Sunday, killing at least 24 people,
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Tanzania’s jailed opposition leader Lissu plans hunger strike over denied legal access

By Associated Press Tanzania’s jailed opposition leader Tundu Lissu will begin a hunger strike Monday to protest prison authorities’ alleged
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Nigerian president launches reelection bid during a cost-of-living crisis and a fractured opposition

By Associated Press ABUJA: Nigerian President Bola Tinubu launched his reelection bid Saturday, campaigning at a rally for a second
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Kenya’s Ebola cases rise to 7, including health workers who cared for the first patient

By Associated Press NAIROBI: Three Kenyan health workers have tested positive for Ebola after caring for the country’s first confirmed
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Separate mass shootings in South Africa townships leave at least 27 people dead

By Associated Press CAPE TOWN: Eight gunmen with AK-47 rifles and pistols opened fire at patrons at a bar in
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