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May 31, 2024 1:16 PM

South Africa heads for coalition as ANC set for big fall

South African political parties geared up for coalition talks on Friday as the governing African National Congress (ANC) looked set to fall well short of a majority in this week's election, the first time this has happened in 30 years of democracy. ...

May 30, 2024 5:13 PM

Early results in South Africa’s election show ANC losing majority

The African National Congress appeared on course to lose the parliamentary majority it has held for 30 years, partial results from South Africa's national election showed, in what would be the most dramatic political shift since the end of aparthei...

May 30, 2024 1:50 PM

South Africa: ANC voters disillusioned with their liberators

The long queues of voters recalled South Africa's 1994 ballot that ended white minority rule and ushered in democracy, but for many, gratitude to the ruling African National Congress (ANC) for their historic liberation is wearing thin. As South Afri...

May 29, 2024 2:17 PM

South Africans vote in most competitive election since end of apartheid

South Africans began voting on Wednesday in the most competitive election since the end of apartheid, with opinion polls suggesting the African National Congress (ANC) will lose its parliamentary majority after 30 years in government. Polling statio...

May 29, 2024 8:50 AM

Indian troops triumph in tug of war against Chinese counterparts in Sudan

Indian troops deployed in Sudan as part of a UN Peacekeeping mission emerged victorious in a remarkable Tug of War contest against their Chinese counterparts, as confirmed by Army officials. The event, captured in a viral video, showcases the exempl...

May 28, 2024 2:54 PM

South Africa’s Ramaphosa steers ANC into potentially pivotal election

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who has staked his reputation on cleaning up the image of the ruling African National Congress, will lead the party toward its biggest test of the democratic era when South Africans vote on Wednesday. Ramap...

May 27, 2024 5:11 PM

South Africans face water crisis as Durban taps run dry ahead of elections this week

South Africa's coastal city of Durban, known for its popular beaches and warm climate, is facing a severe water crisis ahead of national elections, with residents suffering from prolonged dry taps and poor sanitation services. The shortages, which s...

May 24, 2024 12:29 PM

India affirms commitment to strengthening African role in global security, development

In a powerful address to the United Nations Security Council, India's Permanent Representative, Ruchira Kamboj, reiterated India's unwavering commitment to bolstering the role of African states in addressing global security and development challenges...

May 24, 2024 10:00 AM

Biden, Kenya’s Ruto pledge to protect democracy in Africa and beyond

Biden, Kenya's Ruto pledge protect democracy in Africa and beyond U.S. President Joe Biden welcomed Kenyan President William Ruto to the White House on Thursday for a state visit, pledging new partnerships on technology, security and debt relief to ...

May 14, 2024 3:32 PM

New breast cancer genes found in women of African ancestry, may improve risk assessment

Twelve breast cancer genes identified in women of African ancestry in a large study published on Monday may one day help better predict their risk for the disease and highlights potential risk differences from women of European descent. Studies to i...

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