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7:40am, 11th May, 2019

ANC keeps power in South Africa but scandals cost it votes

The African National Congress retained control of South Africa's parliament but its share of the vote fell, a rebuke from voters fed up with corruption scandals and racial inequalities that remain entrenched a generation after the party took pow...

South Africa's ANC headed for election victory but support ebbs

10:04am, 10th May, 2019

World

South Africa's ANC headed for election victory but support ebbs

The African National Congress was headed for victory in South Africa's election on Friday, although the party was on course for its worst performance since it took power 25 years ago.

South Africa's ANC poised for election victory but support ebbs

1:49am, 10th May, 2019

World

South Africa's ANC poised for election victory but support ebbs

The African National Congress (ANC) was headed toward victory in South Africa's election on Friday, though the party was on course for its worst performance since it swept to power a quarter of a century ago.

ANC takes commanding lead in South Africa's election but support ebbs

8:40pm, 9th May, 2019

World

ANC takes commanding lead in South Africa's election but support ebbs

The African National Congress (ANC) was headed toward victory in South Africa's election on Friday, partial results showed, though the party was on course for its worst performance in a national poll in its 25 years in government.

ANC set to retain power in South Africa but support slips

3:30pm, 9th May, 2019

World

ANC set to retain power in South Africa but support slips

Results from nearly two-thirds of voting districts in South Africa's election put the African National Congress on course to retain power but heading for its worst performance in a national poll in its 25 years in government.

South Africa counts votes as Ramaphosa's ANC looks to retain power

11:03pm, 8th May, 2019

World

South Africa counts votes as Ramaphosa's ANC looks to retain power

South African elections officials counted ballot papers early on Thursday, a day after a vote seen as the toughest test yet for the ruling African National Congress (ANC) party 25 years after it swept to power at the end of white minority rule.

South Africa's ANC seen winning election but support sliding

7:35am, 8th May, 2019

World

South Africa's ANC seen winning election but support sliding

The African National Congress faced its toughest electoral test on Wednesday as it sought to reverse a slide in support from voters frustrated by graft and racial inequalities a generation after it won power in South Africa's first all-race poll...

Ivanka Trump lands in Africa to promote U.S. jobs plan for women

12:00pm, 14th April, 2019

US

Ivanka Trump lands in Africa to promote U.S. jobs plan for women

Ivanka Trump began a four-day tour of Africa on Sunday to promote a $50 million United States initiative aimed at encouraging women's employment in developing countries.

South Africa's Denel may wind down manufacturing for Airbus A400M

3:16pm, 30th March, 2019

Business

South Africa's Denel may wind down manufacturing for Airbus A400M

South African state arms company Denel is in talks with Airbus about winding down production of parts for the European planemaker's A400M military aircraft, Denel said on Saturday.

Death toll rises to six at South Africa coal mine gas explosion

9:41am, 7th February, 2019

World

Death toll rises to six at South Africa coal mine gas explosion

The number of people killed by a gas explosion in an unused coal mine in South Africa's eastern province of Mpumalanga has risen to six, and several others remain trapped, an official at the mine said on Thursday.

Merkel looks to Africa to cement a legacy shaped by migration

2:11pm, 30th October, 2018

World

Merkel looks to Africa to cement a legacy shaped by migration

German Chancellor Angela Merkel pledged on Tuesday a new development fund to tackle unemployment in Africa, a problem spurring the mass migration that has shaped her long premiership as it nears its end.

Former South Africa finance minister says blackmailed after sex video leaked

4:20am, 28th October, 2018

World

Former South Africa finance minister says blackmailed after sex video leaked

South Africa's former finance minister Malusi Gigaba said on Sunday a private sex video was leaked after his phone was hacked and he had faced blackmail threats over it when he headed the Treasury.

3:24am, 17th October, 2018

World

How Russia moved into Central Africa

When Central African Republic (CAR) pleaded for help last year to fight marauding militias, former colonial ruler France offered guns it had seized off Somalia. But Russia objected and donated its own weapons instead.

South Africa's Zuma fired me for blocking Russian nuclear power deal: Nene

8:45am, 3rd October, 2018

World

South Africa's Zuma fired me for blocking Russian nuclear power deal: Nene

South Africa's Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene told a judicial corruption inquiry on Wednesday that he was fired by former president Jacob Zuma for refusing to approve a $100 billion nuclear power deal with Russia in 2015.

First lady Melania Trump coos over kids in Ghana on solo Africa trip

10:28am, 2nd October, 2018

Politics

First lady Melania Trump coos over kids in Ghana on solo Africa trip

Melania Trump cuddled a baby, handed out teddy bears and beamed smiles on her first day in Africa on Tuesday, kicking off a four-country visit and receiving a warm welcome on a continent her husband once referred to derisively.

First lady Melania Trump departs on four-country trip to Africa

5:35pm, 1st October, 2018

World

First lady Melania Trump departs on four-country trip to Africa

U.S. first lady Melania Trump departed for Africa on Monday for a four-country trip that serves as her first major solo sojourn abroad on behalf of her husband President Donald Trump's administration.

China says its funding helps Africa develop, not stack up debt

4:16am, 4th September, 2018

World

China says its funding helps Africa develop, not stack up debt

China is helping Africa develop, not pile up debt, a top Chinese official said on Tuesday, as the government pushes back against criticism it is loading the continent with an unsustainable burden during a major summit in Beijing.

Despite debt woes, Africa still sees China as best bet for financing

6:58pm, 30th August, 2018

World

Despite debt woes, Africa still sees China as best bet for financing

A wave of African nations looking to restructure debt with China on the eve of a major Beijing summit provides a reality check for the continent, where most countries still view Chinese lending as the best bet to develop their economies.

South Africa withdraws land expropriation bill passed in 2016

11:14am, 28th August, 2018

World

South Africa withdraws land expropriation bill passed in 2016

South Africa's parliament withdrew an expropriation bill it passed in 2016 that allowed the state to make compulsory purchases of land to redress racial disparities in ownership, the ruling African National Congress (ANC) said on Tuesday.

Britain will use aid budget to boost trade in Africa - PM May

7:03am, 28th August, 2018

UK

Britain will use aid budget to boost trade in Africa - PM May

Britain will use its international aid budget to boost its own interests while also seeking to deepen trade ties with Africa, Prime Minister Theresa May said on Tuesday, countering critics who say aid funds would be better spent at home.

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ANC keeps power in South Africa but scandals cost it votes

South Africa's ANC headed for election victory but support ebbs

South Africa's ANC poised for election victory but support ebbs

ANC takes commanding lead in South Africa's election but support ebbs

ANC set to retain power in South Africa but support slips

South Africa counts votes as Ramaphosa's ANC looks to retain power

South Africa's ANC seen winning election but support sliding

Ivanka Trump lands in Africa to promote U.S. jobs plan for women

South Africa's Denel may wind down manufacturing for Airbus A400M

Death toll rises to six at South Africa coal mine gas explosion

Merkel looks to Africa to cement a legacy shaped by migration

Former South Africa finance minister says blackmailed after sex video leaked

How Russia moved into Central Africa

South Africa's Zuma fired me for blocking Russian nuclear power deal: Nene

First lady Melania Trump coos over kids in Ghana on solo Africa trip

First lady Melania Trump departs on four-country trip to Africa

China says its funding helps Africa develop, not stack up debt

Despite debt woes, Africa still sees China as best bet for financing

South Africa withdraws land expropriation bill passed in 2016

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