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Robert Mugabe’s 92nd Birthday Party Criticized by Zimbabwe’s Opposition

Zimbabwe's opposition, the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), has criticized the ruling party for hosting lavish 92nd birthday celebrations for…

9 years ago

Nkandla Case: Jacob Zuma Accepts Public Protectors Report in Constitutional Court

South African President Jacob Zuma has made a U-turn in court over his refusal to repay some of the $23…

9 years ago

Nkandla Scandal: Jacob Zuma to Pay for Mansion Upgrade

South African President Jacob Zuma will repay some of the $23 million the government controversially spent on upgrading his private…

9 years ago

Burkina Faso Splendid Hotel Attack Leaves at Least 23 People Dead

Twenty three people of 18 different nationalities are now known to have been killed after Islamist militants attacked Splendid Hotel…

9 years ago

Oscar Pistorius Seeks Appeal in Reeva Steenkamp Murder Case

Oscar Pistorius on January 11 made a last-ditch attempt with South Africa's top court to overturn his murder conviction for…

9 years ago

Donald Trump Footage Used in Al-Shabab Propaganda Video

A new propaganda video released by the Somali Islamist group al-Shabab features Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump. The video shows…

9 years ago

Rwanda President Paul Kagame Confirms He Will Seek Third Term in 2017

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has confirmed that he will seek re-election for a third term in 2017. The announcement was…

9 years ago

King Dalindyebo of South Africa Begins 12-Year Jail Sentence

South Africa’s King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo has begun a 12-year prison sentence for kidnapping, assault and arson. King Dalindyebo, who is…

9 years ago

Guinea Declared Free of Ebola Virus

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Guinea free of Ebola, two years after the epidemic began in the country.…

9 years ago

Lionel Zinsou: Benin PM Survives Helicopter Crash in Djougou

Benin's PM Lionel Zinsou walked away unscathed after the helicopter in which he was traveling crashed, his daughter said. It…

9 years ago