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America expels South African ambassador 

Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool has been declared persona non grata and effectively expelled from the United States of America.

Trump Watch: Putin “agrees” to Trump’s ceasefire plan but with a catch

Putin just said yes to Trump's 30-day ceasefire plan for Ukraine, but don't get too excited.

Power changes hands in sacred Borana ceremony

The Borana people in southern Ethiopia celebrated the Gada ceremony, an age-old tradition that hands over leadership every eight years.

Congo turns to the US for help 

The mineral-rich Congo wants American military backing against rebels while offering key resources needed for US defence and technology industries.

South Sudan mom flees to Kenya to help pregnant teen

A South Sudanese mother who tried to save her teenage daughter from forced marriage has gone to Kenya to help the now-pregnant 14-year-old.

Protest over Kenya president’s R2.8 million church gift

Angry Kenyans clashed with police after their president gave millions to a church while citizens battle to make ends meet.

Two in three Mzansi women now overweight, study says

African women face a growing health crisis as obesity rates increase with experts calling for action to fix the problem.

Muslims arrested for eating during Ramadan in Nigeria

Islamic police crack down on Muslims breaking Ramadan fast rules in northern Nigeria. 

Sudan fighters ‘target babies in rape attacks’

Armed groups in Sudan's civil war are raping children as young as one year old, with 221 cases reported this year, says UN children's organisation.

Halle Berry and Adrien Brody share new Oscars kiss

Hollywood stars Halle Berry and Adrien Brody recreated their famous 2003 Oscars kiss at this year's ceremony, but this time Berry was in control.

Africa’s hospitals on life support

African hospitals struggle as cancer and diabetes cases rise while most patients can't afford treatment costs.

‘No humans wanted’ – Company only wants AI workers

A shopping website has caused a stir by advertising jobs that humans can't apply for - but there's more to the story than meets the eye.

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