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Oil, toil and ink: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond: From the BBC in Africa this week: Go to BBCAfrica.com…
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How friends became foes in Africa's diamond state
Ian Khama’s well-mannered voice barely disguises the anger that he feels. In several interviews that Botswana’s former president has given…
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Joy, fashion fluff and chocolate stuff: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond: From the BBC in Africa this week: Go to BBCAfrica.com…
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Mayor of South Africa’s Capital Ousted as Coalition Collapses
(Bloomberg) -- The mayor of South Africa’s capital was ousted on Thursday after a multiparty coalition that ruled the city collapsed. Most…
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Late snowstorms batter South Africa's coast and leave 2 people dead
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Unseasonably late snowstorms battered coastal areas of South Africa over the weekend, killing two people and forcing…
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Holy nights and stunning sunrises: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond: From the BBC in Africa this week: What an athlete’s…
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South Africa's coalition threatened by new education law
The durability of South Africa’s uneasy governing coalition is set to be tested as President Cyril Ramaphosa signs new education measures…
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Whirling dancers and beauty queens: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond: From the BBC in Africa this week: Go to BBCAfrica.com…
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Feathers, flags and foam: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond: From the BBC in Africa this week: Go to BBCAfrica.com…
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SA billionaire overtakes Dangote as Africa’s richest man
South African billionaire Johann Rupert has overtaken Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote as Africa’s richest person, according to the…
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Whoops, blooms and blue moons: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond: From the BBC in Africa this week: Go to BBCAfrica.com…
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South Africa's 'favourite teacher' dies aged 85
South Africans are paying tributes to their “favourite teacher", William Smith, who has died aged 85. The beloved maths and science…
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South Africa's last zoo elephant freed after 40 years
South Africa’s last zoo elephant has been released back into the wild after 40 years of captivity. The elephant, named Charlie, was…
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Curves, crowns and a calabash: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond: From the BBC in Africa this week: Go to BBCAfrica.com…
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Trumpets, slaps and acrobatics: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond: From the BBC in Africa this week: Go to BBCAfrica.com…
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Russia's Wagner has deadliest loss in Africa’s Sahel, highlighting the region's instability
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Dozens of Wagner mercenaries were killed by jihadis and rebels over the weekend in northern Mali in what one analyst…
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Lawmakers in Nigeria try to resolve rift between authorities and Africa's richest man
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian legislators on Monday began an investigation into the alleged importation of contaminated fuel into the…
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South Africa's calm opening of parliament heralds new era
South Africa parliament appears to have entered a new era - one of political maturity. The atmosphere was remarkably different from what…
Business
African Development Bank approves $1B loan to South Africa's state-owned rail and ports company
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The African Development Bank said Thursday it had approved a $1 billion loan to South Africa's state-owned…
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Africa’s richest man says he doesn’t own a home outside Nigeria
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has shocked many Nigerians after saying he doesn't own a house outside the country. Mr Dangote said…
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South Africa's Cape Town is hit by more storms, with 4,500 people displaced by floods and damage
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The South African city of Cape Town and surrounding areas were hit by more storms Thursday that ripped…
Politics
The man who led South Africa’s opposition into a coalition government
The Scene CAPE TOWN — John Steenhuisen enjoys shooting clay pigeons to relax away from the hurly-burly of South African politics. He will…
Politics
The winners and losers in South Africa's historic new government
Living up to his reputation as a skilled negotiator, South Africa's President Cyril Rampahosa appears to have outmanoeuvred his main…
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South Africa's unprecedented new coalition has 7 parties in the Cabinet. Here's a breakdown
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has included seven different parties in his Cabinet in an…