Africa

How South Africa’s rival parties ‘found each other’ in a last-ditch deal that saved a president

Politics
Amanda Smith

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa’s main political rivals are now partners in government after they came together in a ...

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa is reelected for a second term

World
David Turner

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was reelected by lawmakers for a second term on Friday, after ...

South Africa’s Parliament is choosing a president in a vote with unprecedented uncertainty

Politics
Amanda Smith

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — For the first time in 30 years, South African lawmakers will elect a president on Friday ...

What we know ahead of Friday’s deadline for South Africa to form a coalition and elect a president

Politics
Amanda Smith

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa’s Parliament is due to elect a president on Friday and major political parties are ...

The UN says a quarter of the world’s children under 5 have severe food poverty. Many are in Africa

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

KALTUNGO, Nigeria (AP) — The 9-month-old twins cried nonstop and tugged at their mother, seeking attention but also food. They had received ...

Ex-Navy admiral arrested in sprawling bribery scheme

U.S.
Amanda Smith

USS Harder wreckage found and confirmed Wreckage discovery of the WWII submarine USS Harder has been confirmed by the US Navy. A ...

A Ghana toddler sets a world record as the youngest male artist. His mom says he just loves colors

Entertainment
Laura Davis

ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Meet Ace-Liam Ankrah, a Ghana toddler who has set the record as the world’s youngest male artist. His ...

South Africa election: Early results put ruling ANC short of a majority

World
David Turner

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Partial results in South Africa’s national election put the long-ruling African National Congress party at well below 50% of ...

When results are expected and why the president will be chosen later

Politics
Amanda Smith

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africans were voting Wednesday in a national election that could be the country’s most hotly ...

South Africa votes in election that could bring biggest shift since 1994

World
David Turner

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africans began voting Wednesday in an election seen as their country’s most important in 30 years, and one ...