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From freedom fighter to Namibia's first female president
Nicknamed NNN, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has made history by being elected as Namibia's first female president. The 72-year-old won more than…
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Namibia elects first female president in disputed poll
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, from the governing South West Africa People's Organisation (Swapo), has been voted in as Namibia's first female…
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Namibians vote as ruling party seeks to extend 34-year rule
Voting is under way in Namibia in what could be the most competitive election since independence from white-ruled South Africa 34 years…
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Namibia may elect its first-ever female president in elections this week
OSHAKATI, Namibia (AP) — Namibia's Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah could become the country’s first female president if she wins the…
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Pageant queens and daring dancers: Africa's top shots
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Miss Nigeria's pride after defying trolls to challenge for Miss Universe
Miss Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, has spoken of her pride at coming second in the Miss Universe competition, as well as being named Miss…
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Police blockade on South African miners lifted
A South African court has ordered that a police blockade of a disused goldmine, in which hundreds of people are located illegally, be…
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South Africa cuts supplies to thousands of illegal miners hiding underground
An estimated 4,000 illegal gold miners are hiding underground in South Africa after the government cut off food and water in an effort to…
Politics
South Africa's radical opposition rocked by high-profile defections
South Africa's radical opposition party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), appears to be on a downward spiral after another…
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South Africa closes its border again with Mozambique, where post-election violence worsens
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa closed its border with Mozambique shortly after opening it on Thursday as post-election violence in the…
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South Africa shuts border crossing with Mozambique over poll unrest
South Africa has closed one of its busiest border crossings with Mozambique following violent post-electoral protests in the neighbouring…
Politics
How the UK's 'big brother' role in Africa is changing
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy is coming to the end of his maiden tour of Africa with the aim of resetting relations with the 54-nation…
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Fashion killers and pumpkin assassins: 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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Wife of YouTuber Who Died 1 Month After Being Bitten by Venomous Snake Pens Emotional Tribute: ‘We Love You’
The wife of Graham "Dingo" Dinkelman, dubbed "South Africa's Steve Irwin," said her husband's "love for his family" was his true driving…
Politics
The UK denies a visa to Mandela's grandson over his support for Hamas
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The grandson of South Africa's first Black president, Nelson Mandela, said Friday the U.K. government denied him an…
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Blue skies and bitter tears: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent: From the BBC in Africa this week: Go to BBCAfrica.com for more…
Business
South Africans shocked by Siya and Rachel Kolisi’s divorce
South African rugby star Siya Kolisi and his wife Rachel have announced their divorce after more than a decade together, leaving their…
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Ex-ANC spokesperson charged with fraud
Seven suspects - including local government officials and a former African Nation Congress (ANC) spokesperson - have been charged with…
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Rand Water Sounds Alarm Over Critical Water Levels in South Africa’s Gauteng
(Bloomberg) -- South Africa’s Gauteng province, home to the capital of Pretoria and commercial hub of Johannesburg, is on the brink of a…
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Pioneering South African politician dies aged 65
The first black central bank governor of South Africa, who later went on to become finance minister, has died at the age of 65. Tito…
Business
UK signs new poultry export deal with South Africa as bird flu ban ends
The UK has announced that an avian-influenza-linked trade embargo with South Africa has been lifted. It means UK producers will be able to…
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Three arrested in South Africa over massacre of 18 relatives
South African police have arrested three people in connection with the massacre of 18 relatives that took place in a remote town last week…
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Oldest living microbes found in 2-billion-year-old rock
A sealed rock fracture almost 50 feet below ground has remained home to microbes for the last 2 billion years—the oldest life ever…
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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…