Africa
Ndou ‘shares Mandela’s dream’ in fight for SA office
World
Lovemore Ndou forged a career in the boxing ring and became a world champion three times, but he is now fighting for ...
South Africa’s election could bring a defining moment — and new complications. Here’s what to know
Politics
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa’s election will determine how weary the country has become of the ruling African National ...
Police officers to drive emergency vehicles to Africa
World
Two West Mercia Police officers plan to drive disused ambulances and fire engines through Spain and down the west side of Africa ...
Chad presidential vote set to end military rule
World
Chad is set to become the first of Africa’s current junta-led states to move to democratic rule with Monday’s presidential vote. It ...
Power blackouts hit Tanzania as Cyclone Hidaya intensifies
World
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Cyclone Hidaya significantly weakened as it approached Tanzania’s coastline, the country’s meteorology department said Saturday. Officials warned residents ...
‘The grain I have is only enough for the next two months’
World
The Africa hunger crisis, exacerbated by a climate change–amplified El Niño, is reaching a critical point. A recent Reuters report paints a ...
It’s 30 years since apartheid ended. South Africa’s celebrations are set against growing discontent
World
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — South Africa marked 30 years since the end of apartheid and the birth of its democracy with ...
French presidency bungles Macron’s Rwanda genocide comments – POLITICO
World
“I don’t have anything to add nor to remove from what I said,” Macron added in the pre-recorded video that aired Sunday ...
The man who ran the length of Africa
World
A man from West Sussex has successfully run the full length of Africa, crossing the finish line in Tunisia on Sunday after ...
Hardest Geezer Russ Cook runs the entire length of Africa
World
After 352 days, Russell Cook, nicknamed “Hardest Geezer”, will complete his final run in Africa [GUUS VAN VEEN] Before he set off ...
