Africa
How South Africa’s rival parties ‘found each other’ in a last-ditch deal that saved a president
Politics
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africans began voting Wednesday in an election seen as their country’s most important in 30 years, and one ...