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SA: Zuma barred from contesting elections; Constitutional Court cites criminal conviction

By Associated Press CAPE TOWN: Former South African President Jacob Zuma was disqualified Monday from running for a seat in Parliament
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DRC army says it has foiled a coup attempt; self-exiled opposition figure threatens president

By Associated Press KINSHASA: Congo’s army said it foiled a coup attempt early Sunday and arrested the perpetrators, including several foreigners,
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Iran’s president, foreign minister and others found dead at helicopter crash site, state media says

By Associated Press Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s foreign minister and others were found dead Monday hours after their
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Zuma promises jobs and free education as he launches party manifesto

By Associated Press JOHANNESBURG: Former South African President Jacob Zuma Saturday lamented the high levels of poverty among black South
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A man is convicted in Malawi over a TikTok video showing a caricature of the

By Associated Press BLANTYRE: A man in Malawi was convicted of insulting President Lazarus Chakwera after posting a TikTok video that
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‘Israel must be stopped’ in Gaza, South Africa tells World Court

By Reuters South Africa asks court to order halt to Rafah operation Genocide ongoing in Gaza, lawyers tell judges Court
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SA: Ramaphosa unveils National Health Insurance; law targets quality health care for all

By Associated Press JOHANNESBURG: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday signed into law a bill that aims to overhaul
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South Africa’s new Rise Mzansi party sees opportunities in tight election

By Reuters JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s most competitive election since the advent of democracy could provide opportunities for new political party
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South Africa: Death toll from building collapse up to 32 as rescue efforts boosted

By Associated Press CAPE TOWN: Rescue teams in South Africa forged ahead Monday with efforts to find more survivors as
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SA opposition fears rigging as ANC enlists Zanu PF help for elections campaign;

By Daily Maverick SOUTH Africa’s opposition parties have expressed concern over reports that the ANC has asked Zanu PF for
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