World Feb 19 Why aid groups are warning of a new humanitarian crisis in eastern Congo In the restive eastern Congo region, the armed rebel group M23 is in the midst of a new advance that threatens to cut off a major city and leave millions of people struggling for food and medical help.
World Jan 11 Nelson Mandela’s support for Palestinians endures with South Africa’s genocide case against Israel The two leaders believed that the struggle for freedom by Blacks in apartheid South Africa and Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank were the same. That solidarity has survived for more than 30 years.
World Jan 09 Former UK opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn to join South Africa’s delegation accusing Israel of genocide South Africa brought the case against Israel last month, accusing it of intending "to destroy Palestinians in Gaza," and asked the U.N.'s top court to order Israel to halt its attacks.
World Jan 05 Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius released after serving nearly 9 years in prison for killing girlfriend Pistorius will live under strict parole conditions, including a ban on speaking to the media, until his sentence expires in December 2029.
World Nov 24 South African Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius granted parole 10 years after killing girlfriend Double-amputee Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius shot his girlfriend 10 years ago at his home in South Africa in a killing that jolted the world. He will be released from prison on Jan. 5, but will be constantly monitored by parole…
World Sep 01 Authorities begin identifying bodies as emergency services leave South Africa fire scene A spokesperson says emergency services conducted three searches through all five stories of the building and believe that all bodies and body parts have now been removed.
World Aug 31 At least 73 dead after nighttime fire rips through building in South Africa occupied by squatters Authorities say at least 73 people have died in Johannesburg when a nighttime fire ripped through a five-story building that had been used by homeless people and squatters.
World Aug 27 Zimbabwe’s opposition alleges fraud in election that extends incumbent party’s 43-year rule Zimbabwe’s main opposition leader on Sunday alleged “blatant and gigantic fraud” in the country’s election after President Emmerson Mnangagwa was declared the winner and international observers reported an atmosphere of intimidation against voters.
World Aug 27 Officials announce Zimbabwe president’s re-election after troubled, contested vote Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa was re-elected for a second and final five-year term late Saturday following another troubled vote in a country with a history of violent and disputed elections.
World Aug 24 Saudi Arabia, Argentina and Egypt among 6 nations set to join China and India in BRICS economic bloc Iran and Saudi Arabia are among six nations that have been invited to join the BRICS bloc of developing economies.