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Zimbabwe blast rocks stadium in apparent assassination attempt on President
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Jean-Pierre Bemba: ICC orders release of Congo 'warlord'
Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have ordered the release of former Democratic Republic of Congo rebel leader and Vice-President Jean-Pierre Bemba.
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ICC overturns murder, rape, pillage convictions of DR Congo ex-VP Bemba
International Criminal Court appeals judges have overturned the convictions of former Congolese Vice President Jean-Pierre Bemba for atrocities committed by his forces in Central African Republic.
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Egypt's al-Sisi sworn in for second term amid unrest
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi vowed to tackle jihadists and revive the economy as he was sworn in Saturday for a second four-year term after a wave of arrests.
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This Country Just Voted To Allow Its President To Serve For Another 14 YearsThis Country Just Voted To Allow Its President To Serve For Another 14 Years
Human rights groups worry that the other changes to the constitution could deepen ethnic tensions and fuel more civil unrest.
DR Congo Ebola outbreak: WHO in emergency talks as cases spread
The World Health Organization (WHO) is to hold an emergency meeting to discuss the risk of Ebola spreading from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
South Africa direct rule for North West province
South Africa has taken over direct administration of North West province where corruption allegations have led to violent protests.
Togo will share info on Vincent Bolloré with French inquiry if asked
Togo will provide information to the French inquiry into billionaire Vincent Bolloré’s Africa operations if asked to do so, Public Function Minister Gilbert Bawara said on Friday, adding Togo "has nothing to add" on the matter.
Nigeria President Buhari to meet Trump in Washington
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari will become the first leader from sub-Saharan Africa to be received by US President Donald Trump when he arrives in Washington for talks late
Tiny African kingdom of Swaziland changes its name to eSwatini
Some Swiss have responded with relief as the countries often are confused on online forms.
South Africa bids farewell to anti-apartheid icon Winnie Mandela
Tens of thousands of people sang, cheered and cried as the flag-draped casket of anti-apartheid activist Winnie Madikizela-Mandela was escorted from her official funeral on Saturday, after supporters defended her complex legacy with poetry and anger.
Shanty town life: ‘They will beat their mothers with a brick’
SOUTH Africa’s townships can be dangerous places to visit but it can be even worse for those who live in them. We went inside the slums to find out why outsiders are ‘too scared’ to go near.
Cameroon's isolated Anglophones face humanitarian crisis
Cameroonians swept up in a conflict between anglophone separatists and the government are facing a humanitarian crisis, aid groups say as they struggle to reach people in remote areas that have become virtually off-limits.
More than 250 dead in Algerian military plane crash
Il-76 transport plane was carrying soldiers when it crashed in field soon after takeoff
Sudan's president orders release of all political prisoners
Omar al-Bashir reported to be freeing those detained after unrest but details are unclear
Nigeria's President Buhari vows to run again in 2019 elections
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari will seek another term in elections in February 2019, his office said on Monday, ending months of speculation about his plans after bouts of ill health.
South Africa ex-leader Zuma defiant as corruption case starts
Former South African president Jacob Zuma sat in the dock of a packed courtroom on Friday to face corruption charges and emerged defiant, telling supporters that the case against him was politically motivated
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi narrowly misses 100 percent of vote in Egypt
Ex-army general secures 97 percent win, final results show, in a poll where only challenger was a Sisi supporter.
![Egypt's election commission said there had been a 41.5 percent turnout [Reuters]](/uploads/news/2018_04/910282e4e8b24b959af4ed33deed1a0f_18.jpg)
Uncompromising opponent of racial-segregation system maintained ties with Nelson Mandela despite their divorce in 1996.
Uncompromising opponent of racial-segregation system maintained ties with Nelson Mandela despite their divorce in 1996.
![Winnie Mandela was married to Nelson Mandela from 1958 to 1996 [Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters]](/uploads/news/2018_04/088604f7847d48269245b213ba1f5905_18.jpg)
South Africa's Zuma in court on April 6 on graft charges
Former South African president Jacob Zuma is set to appear in court on April 6 to face corruption charges, police said Monday, in a case that could see him jailed.
