Africa’s Last Taiwan

Lassa fever suspected in death of Iowa resident who traveled to West Africa

Health officials are investigating the death of an Iowa resident as a suspected case of Lassa fever, a frightening viral disease rarely seen in America

Health - ABC News - October 28

Does Africa need its own credit rating agency?

A pan-continental body is not a cure-all for its debt problems

World - Financial Times - October 29

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 investors

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Fortescue's Africa Iron Ore Ambitions Challenged by Gnarly Terrain

The Australian iron-ore giant is considering a big new mine in Gabon but first has to work out how it can transport the steel ingredient for export.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

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 ...

Prince of Wales' environmental roadshow to arrive in Africa next week

Prince William’s roadshow for environmental innovation will arrive in South Africa next week as the heir to the British throne announces the winners of his annual Earthshot Prize, aimed at finding ...

World - ABC News - October 31

South Africa police force 540 illegal miners from abandoned shaft

World - Yahoo News - November 3

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 Africa

World - ABC News - November 4

Deadly food poisoning sparks xenophobic shop attacks in South Africa

World - Yahoo News - November 5

South Africa shuts border crossing with Mozambique over poll unrest

World - Yahoo News - November 6

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 - November 6

Good News: NFL launches program to expand recruiting efforts in Africa

With the help of a Super Bowl champion, the NFL is stepping up efforts to recruit players from Africa and to expand its audience on the continent. NBC News' Zinhle Essamuah spoke with one NFL ...

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 Africa

World - ABC News - November 6

South Africa's radical opposition rocked by high-profile defections

World - Yahoo News - 6 days ago

‘Africa in a glass’: Abidjan cocktail week mixes local flavours for global palates

Ivory Coast drinks festival aims to champion and change perceptions of alcohol made in the region. At an event in Abidjan in late October, Alexandre Quest Bede noticed someone staring at him. Then ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Massive sex tape leak could be a ploy for power in central Africa

Dozens of videos involving a senior civil servant in Equatorial Guinea have flooded social media, shocking people in the country.

Scotland 15-32 South Africa: Autumn Nations Series rugby union – live

Updates from the 4.10pm GMT start at Murrayfield Get in touch! Share your thoughts with Daniel What are your thoughts on the 7-1 bench split? Does anyone out there feel that it’s against the ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Rassie Erasmus preps South Africa for challenge of ‘desperate’ England

Springboks head coach expects ‘very, very tough game’ England looking for first win of Autumn Nations Series Rassie Erasmus expects England to bring a sense of frustration to their match against ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Tommy Freeman vows England will take the fight to ‘human’ South Africa

‘We are going to go properly after them,’ insists winger Springboks are world champions but ‘not unbeatable’ The England wing Tommy Freeman has insisted that all-conquering South Africa are only ...