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Botswana Risks China Ties With Visit From Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama will visit Botswana next month and meet with President Ian Khama, Botswana officials confirmed, in a...

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Jojo Abot – ‘Gods Among Men + Marching (NGIWUNKULUNKULU)

“As an African coming to South Africa from the first African nation to gain independence from British colonial...

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Zimbabwe Give COSAFA-Winning Coach New Task

Zimbabwe have rewarded COSAFA Cup-winning coach Sunday Chidzambwa by retaining him for the 2018 African Nations...

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South African ‘political’ Murderer In Parole Limbo

Inside South Africa's maximum security Groenpunt prison, hawk-eyed guards stroll between rows of wooden benches,...

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CA Chief Attacks ‘reckless’ Cricket Players’ Union

Cricket Australia chairman David Peever Thursday went on the attack over suggestions he is running an "extreme"...

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South Sudan Forces Launch Fresh Offensive Against Rebels

South Sudan government forces have launched an offensive towards a rebel stronghold in the north of the country, the UN...

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Uber Releases Sharing Guidelines For African Countries

The ride-sharing service, Uber, has released updated community guidelines for seven countries in Africa, including...

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Debt-Ridden Air Zimbabwe Sacks Half Its Workforce

Air Zimbabwe has laid off 200 employees -- nearly half its workforce -- to try to stay in the air, Zimbabwe state media...

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Gyan Announces Return To Regular Ghana Penalty Duties

The striker says he has rescinded his decision to be excused from Black Stars penalties within normal time. It was...

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‘Champion of Champions’ Shastri New India Coach

India's new coach Ravi Shastri is expected to look for a good working relationship with captain Virat Kohli after a...

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MTV Expands Safe Sex Drama To India, Egypt

"MTV Shuga," the youth culture network's drama on sexual behavior that has won an audience across sub-Saharan Africa,...

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Ex-Proteas Bowler Tsotsobe Banned For Match-Fixing

Cricket South Africa (CSA) banned former Proteas fast bowler Lonwabo Tsotsobe for eight years on Tuesday over match...

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Indian Sprinter Ready To Fight Gender Rule Again

Indian sprinter Dutee Chand vowed Tuesday to fight any efforts to bar her from the sport, after new research showed...

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South Africa’s ANC Ally Bars Zuma From Its Congress

South Africa's Communist Party, a key ally of the ruling ANC, has banned President Jacob Zuma from addressing its...

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Akufo-Addo Makes PNC’s Edward Mahama Ambassador-At-Large

President Akufo-Addo has appointed the 2016 Flagbearer of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Edward Nasigri...

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Kenyan MPs To Get 15% Pay Cut

Kenyan MPs, who are some of the best paid lawmakers in the world, are to get a pay cut intended to reduce the public...

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Anderson Feels Top Tennis 10 Return Is No Tall Order

Kevin Anderson feels on track to regain his top 10 status as the giant South African looks to join the wave of...

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Akufo-Addo Makes PNC’s Edward Mahama Ambassador-At-Large

President Akufo-Addo has appointed the 2016 Flagbearer of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Edward Nasigri...

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Four Lions Escape From S.Africa’s Kruger Park

Four male lions escaped over the weekend fromm South Africa's famed Kruger National Park, officials said Monday, two...