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Europe and Africa need each other more than ever, says von der Leyen
[ad_1] Europe and Africa “need each other more than ever before” in a global economy that is becoming “more confrontational,” European Commission President Ursula…
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Storied South African Club Embodies Decline of Former Gold Capital
[ad_1] JOHANNESBURG—In 1886, prospectors struck gold here on a stretch of farmland more than a mile above sea level. The Rand Club was founded…
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A Fight Over an African Leader’s Body Keeps Getting Weirder
[ad_1] NDOLA, Zambia—In the latest bizarre twist in a bizarre story, fans of the late Zambian President Edgar Lungu have appropriated an English soccer…
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German Firm’s African Green-Energy Project Runs Into Ghosts From Past
[ad_1] NAIROBI, Kenya—A giant hydrogen-generation project in Africa is pitting German clean-energy executives against descendants of victims of Germany’s forgotten colonial genocide. A major…
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Army sent to battle fire in Namibia tourist hotspot
[ad_1] Namibia says it is sending in helicopters and hundreds of soldiers to battle a fire that has ravaged a third of a key…
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The haunting Masters meltdown that changed Rory McIlroy’s career | CNN
[ad_1] Editor’s Note: This story was originally published in April 2023. CNN — Slumped on his club, head buried in his arm, Rory McIlroy…
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Jacob Zuma Fast Facts | CNN
[ad_1] Here’s a look at the life of Jacob Zuma, former president of South Africa. Zuma survived at least half a dozen no-confidence votes…
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Rhinos at risk as temperatures set to become deadly
[ad_1] As temperatures rise amid climate change, the world’s remaining rhinos may not be able to withstand the sweltering weather. Both black and white…
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Saudi Arabia, UAE and Iran among six countries invited to join BRICS group | CNN Business
[ad_1] CNN — Oil powers Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have been invited to become members of the BRICS group of developing…
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Murder charge dropped against co-defendant in case of killer accused of faking his own death in South Africa | CNN
[ad_1] CNN — South African prosecutors have dropped a murder charge against Zolile Sekeleni, the father of the girlfriend of high-profile convicted murderer Thabo…
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Oscar Pistorius denied parole | CNN
[ad_1] CNN — Disgraced South African Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius was denied parole on Friday, according to local authorities who said he has yet…
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Australia wins sixth Women’s T20 World Cup with victory over South Africa | CNN
[ad_1] CNN — Australia won the Women’s T20 World Cup in brilliant fashion, defeating home side South Africa by 19 runs in front of…
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Dead chickens and decomposing bodies: Inside South Africa’s power blackout ‘pandemic’ | CNN
[ad_1] Johannesburg, South Africa CNN — Car crashes, opportunistic criminals, rotting food, decomposing bodies, bankrupt businesses, and water shortages. Welcome to life under South…
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Russian warship armed with hypersonic missiles to train with Chinese, South African navies | CNN
[ad_1] CNN — A Russian warship armed with advanced hypersonic missiles completed a drill in the Atlantic Ocean, ahead of joint naval exercises with…
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South Africa’s Eskom says police investigating alleged poisoning of CEO | CNN Business
[ad_1] Cape Town Reuters — South African power utility Eskom on Sunday said police were investigating whether an attempt was made to poison its…
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South African President Ramaphosa will not be impeached over cash-in sofa scandal | CNN
[ad_1] Johannesburg CNN — South African President Ramaphosa survived a move to start impeachment proceedings against him in a vote in parliament on Tuesday.…
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Flash flood kills nine at church gathering in South Africa
[ad_1] JOHANNESBURG — At least nine people died and eight others were missing in South Africa after a flash flood swept away members of…
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa resists calls to resign | CNN
[ad_1] Johannesburg, South Africa CNN — After days of speculation, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa looks set to fight calls for his resignation despite…
Finance
Water levels in Zimbabwe’s biggest dam too low for power
[ad_1] HARARE, Zimbabwe — Electricity shortages that have been plaguing Zimbabwe are set to worsen after an authority that manages the country’s biggest dam…
Entertainment
Charlize Theron faces backlash after saying Afrikaans, her mother tongue, is dying out | CNN
[ad_1] CNN — Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron is facing fierce criticism in South Africa after saying her mother tongue, Afrikaans, is “a dying language.”…