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January 23, 2019 at 7:39 am

Zimbabwe and world music star Oliver Mtukudzi dies at 66

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — One of Zimbabwe and Africa's most iconic musicians, Oliver Mtukudzi, died on Wednesday at age 66 after decades of rollicking, captivating...

In this grab taken from security camera footage released to the local media, an armed attacker walks in the compound of a hotel, in Nairobi, Kenya, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. Extremists launched an attack on a luxury hotel in Kenya’s capital, sending people fleeing in panic as explosions and heavy gunfire reverberate through the neighborhood. A police officer says he saw bodies, “but there was no time to count the dead.” Al-Shabab _ the Somalia-based extremist group _ is claiming responsibility. (Security Camera Footage via AP) AMB851 AMB851

January 16, 2019 at 9:42 am

AP Explains: Who are al-Shabab attackers of Kenya hotel?

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The overnight attack on a hotel complex in Nairobi that left 14 dead was quickly claimed by the Islamic extremist group al-Shabab,...

January 14, 2019 at 9:40 am

AP Explains: Why Zimbabwe’s military supports Mnangagwa VIEW

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Zimbabwe's military deployed in several areas of the capital, Harare, Monday, to put down anti-government demonstrations against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government. This...

January 7, 2019 at 6:12 am

Actor Ryan Gosling urges equitable trade in Congo minerals

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — As tensions build in Congo over the delay in announcing the election results, actor Ryan Gosling urged equitable trade in the country's...

November 8, 2018 at 10:09 am

Bridge over Congo River project agreement signed

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A bridge across Africa's mighty Congo River, the first to link the capital cities of Kinshasa and Brazzaville, is planned according to...

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November 8, 2018 at 3:00 am

Main suspect in Danish fraud case to leave South Africa

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A Danish woman suspected of a huge fraud at home, will return to Denmark, a South African court ruled Thursday. The magistrate...

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November 5, 2018 at 12:39 am

Main suspect in Danish fraud case held in South African jail

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A Danish woman considered the main suspect in a fraud case that caused a Danish government welfare agency to lose at least...

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November 1, 2018 at 11:09 am

South Africa leaving ‘dark days’ of corruption, says leader

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said his country has survived a "dark period" when corruption was rampant and is now focused on...

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August 28, 2018 at 1:09 am

UK’s May pledges to boost Britain’s investments in Africa VIEW

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Dancing gamely with schoolkids and meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, British Prime Minister Theresa May Tuesday launched her three-nation African...

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August 16, 2018 at 5:25 am

New Amnesty leader slams Trump for breaking up families

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The new leader of Amnesty International says many world leaders, especially President Donald Trump, are rolling back gains made in respecting human...

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