South Africa

  • Feb 22, 2017
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ICC ruling could expose South African judiciary

The government’s plan to exit the Rome Statute has been rejected by the high court in Pretoria

South Africa
  • Feb 16, 2017
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South African health scandal will fuel ANC struggles

The death toll from the debacle involving mentally-ill patients will rise, with pressure mounting on Gauteng's premier

South Africa
  • Feb 16, 2017
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South Africa’s banks will face more government strain

The announcement that banks manipulated foreign currency trades will buoy government critics of the industry

South Africa
  • Feb 10, 2017
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South Africa’s Zuma will face renewed calls to resign

Violence between security officers and opposition MPs mars president's address as rival protesters gather in Cape Town

South Africa
  • Feb 8, 2017
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South Africa's ruling party will become more defensive

The announcement that troops will assist with security at SONA event has been decried by journalists and the opposition

South Africa
  • Feb 7, 2017
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Armyworm outbreak could worsen African food insecurity

With several countries attempting to recover from El Nino-related drought, a new pest could hamper regional production

Africa
  • Feb 6, 2017
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Armyworm spread could dampen African growth prospects

An outbreak of a crop pest across the region is causing significant damage and putting crop harvests in jeopardy

Southern Africa
  • Jan 31, 2017
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New chair is unlikely to alter African Union's focus

Regional organisation elects successor to Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma as chairperson of AU commission

Africa