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Shifting alliances in the Horn of Africa: An Egypt-Eritrea-Somalia axis
Egypt, Eritrea and Somalia have formed a trilateral summit to boost cooperation and maintain territorial integrity, with the big elephant in the room being Ethiopia, as tensions over its activities ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
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 AmericaHealth - ABC News - October 28 -
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 -
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 -
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 ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
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 -
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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 - November 4 -
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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 - 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 ...Top stories - NBC News - November 1 -
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 - November 6 -
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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.Top stories - BBC News - November 10 -
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 - November 10 -
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 - November 11 -
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 ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
In Africa, meager expectations and some hopes for a second Trump presidency
African leaders may have been quick to congratulate Donald Trump on his election, professing a desire for mutually beneficial partnershipsWorld - ABC News - November 13 -
Mystery surrounds John Smyth after leaving UK and Zimbabwe for South Africa
Smyth enjoyed ‘opulent lifestyle’ in Cape Town after he was barred from Zimbabwe, where he abused boys at summer camps. The evangelical Christian barrister John Smyth abused as many as 130 boys and ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
South Africa's soccer president Danny Jordaan arrested on fraud and theft charges
South African Football Association president Danny Jordaan, who helped bring the first-ever FIFA World Cup tournament to Africa in 2010, has been arrested on fraud and theft chargesWorld - ABC News - November 13 -
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Why post-election violence in Mozambique is a concern for Southern Africa
Weeks of violent protests have marked the outcome of Mozambique disputed Oct. 9 elections, which saw ruling party Frelimo’s candidate Daniel Chapo declared the winnerWorld - ABC News - November 13 -
South Africa's soccer president Danny Jordaan arrested on fraud and theft charges
South African Football Association president Danny Jordaan, who helped bring the first-ever FIFA World Cup tournament to Africa in 2010, has been arrested on fraud and theft chargesSports - ABC News - November 13 -
Kolisi return among 12 South Africa changes for England
World champions South Africa make 12 changes to their starting XV for Saturday's Autumn Nations Series match with England at Allianz Stadium.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
Freddie Steward recalled as England make four changes for South Africa Test
Borthwick picks Steward for first time this autumn Van Poortvliet, Underhill and Sleightholme also in Freddie Steward has been recalled to the England side to face South Africa, with Steve ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
Fears for spread of malaria in Africa as study finds resistance to frontline drug
Signs of resistance to artemisinin in tenth of children with severe malaria similar to situation in Asia, say researchers. Researchers have found “troubling” evidence for the first time that a ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
South Africa is trying to starve 4,000 miners out of an illegal mine
South Africa's government says it will let thousands of illegal miners starve until they accept their fate and emerge from an abandoned shaft to face arrest.Top stories - CBS News - November 14
