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Russian tensions expose faultlines in South Africa’s unity government
Cyril Ramaphosa angered the ANC’s largest coalition partner by calling Vladimir Putin a ‘valued friend’World - Financial Times - October 27 -
Hundreds march to mark 35 years of Pride Johannesburg in South Africa
Hundreds of people marched in South Africa to mark 35 years of Pride Johannesburg, an annual event that has been critical in advocating equal rights for the LGBTQ+ communityWorld - ABC News - October 27 -
A colorful kite festival in South Africa raises awareness for mental health
Enthusiasts have flown kites of all kinds at an annual festival in South Africa that raises awareness for mental healthWorld - ABC News - October 27 -
Spats over Russia and Ukraine show cracks in South Africa's unity government
South Africa’s unity government has been rocked by a spat between its main political parties, the African National Congress and the Democratic Alliance, over a deal to grant visa-free access for ...World - ABC News - October 29 -
England 2-1 South Africa: women’s international friendly – as it happened
England were sloppy against a pacy South Africa side but managed to hang on for the win. 3 min: Kelly tees up Park for a shot down the inside-right channel. The ball’s blocked, then clumsily put ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Lionesses stumble past South Africa and raise ‘more questions’ for Wiegman
England 2-1 South Africa Hosts score two early goals but fail to impress There were more questions to be asked than answers provided in England’s 2-1 victory against South Africa but, to a ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
South Africa cuts growth target as economic reality bites
Lower GDP projection comes despite coalition’s charm offensive to win over foreign investorsBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
From the archives: Nelson Mandela on efforts to end apartheid in South Africa
In April of 1991, violence plagued South Africa as politicians debated how to end apartheid. Nelson Mandela joined Face the Nation to discuss the problems facing the country and his opinions of ...Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
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Prince William meets young environmentalists and plays rugby on first day of South Africa visit
Britain’s Prince William offered words of encouragement to a group of young environmentalists and later joined a rugby practice at a local school as he opened his visit to South AfricaWorld - ABC News - 3 days ago -
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The Spin | The 1983 West Indian rebel tour to South Africa that shocked cricket
Source of a tip-off that blew the cover of 16 players leaving Barbados for the apartheid pariah state is finally revealed. As the England men’s team arrive at Bridgetown airport for their three ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Prince William attends his Earthshot environment awards in South Africa
Prince William wore white biodegradable sneakers as he walked the “green carpet” at his Earthshot Prize environmental awards ceremony in South AfricaWorld - ABC News - 18 hours ago -
South Africa's radical opposition rocked by high-profile defections
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North Korea to blow up cross-border roads with the South, Seoul says
North Korea is getting ready to blow up roads that cross the heavily militarized border with South Korea, Seoul said Monday.Top stories - NBC News - October 14 -
Violence-hit Pakistan locks down its capital for an Asian security meeting
Pakistani authorities have locked down the capital in a major security move as senior officials from several nations arrive for an Asian security group meetingWorld - ABC News - October 15 -
Despair in Chad camps as violence and hunger in Sudan drive 25,000 across border in a week
Warning of ‘lost generation’ in Adré and Farchana camps as Sudan’s civil war drives huge numbers across border. What caused the civil war in Sudan and how has it become one of the world’s worst ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
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Long-ruling party leads in Mozambique's election as opposition candidate calls for strikes
Mozambique’s ruling party candidate holds a clear lead in early presidential election results as his main challenger said he would not accept them and called them fraudulentWorld - ABC News - October 16 -
Mozambique rocked by the killings of 2 prominent opposition figures soon after disputed election
Gunmen chased down the lawyer for Mozambique’s leading opposition politician and a senior opposition official and fatally shot them in their car in the capital, their party said SaturdayWorld - ABC News - October 19 -
Mozambique opposition figures killed as protest grows over election results
Lawyer Elvino Dias and official Paulo Guambe shot as their party plans a national strike over disputed election. Attackers killed a Mozambique opposition lawyer and a party official after firing ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
European Union observers flag irregularities and 'alteration of results' in Mozambique election
European Union election observers have flagged irregularities in Mozambique’s election as the country awaits the announcement of official results this weekWorld - ABC News - October 22 -
Mozambique ruling party declared winner of election marred by killings
Frelimo presidential candidate Daniel Chapo is said to have received 70% of vote, after claims of rigging. The candidate of Mozambique’s ruling party has won the presidential election with a ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
Death toll rises as protesters rage against Mozambique election result
Police accused of killing at least 11 unarmed bystanders since 24 October, amid claims poll was rigged. Silvio Jeremias was on his way home from his job at a petrol station on the night of 25 ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
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Why Mozambique's election has sparked weeks of protests and a violent crackdown by police
Thousands are protesting in Mozambique’s capital and police are responding by firing tear gas and rubber bullets as weeks of post-election unrest continued in the southern African countryWorld - ABC News - 3 hours ago -
Does Africa need its own credit rating agency?
A pan-continental body is not a cure-all for its debt problemsWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
Ballot box fires stoke fears of election violence
Two ballot drop box fires in the Pacific Northwest this week have stoked concerns about election security and the risk of violence in the 2024 election days before voting concludes. Arson burned ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago