South Africa's ANC To Choose President Zuma's Replacement On 2019 Ballot
Two candidates are under consideration to represent the African National Congress to succeed Zuma, whose presidency has been marked by scandal.
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Stop Hating On Ed Sheeran's Fundraising Ad, Say Critics
A Comic Relief spot starring the pop singer, raising funds for children in Liberia, was voted the worst charity ad of 2017. Some are saying the criticisms aren't warranted.
U.N. Peacekeepers Honored In Tanzania
On Thursday in Tanzania, the bodies of 14 United Nations peacekeepers killed last week in Democratic Republic of the Congo have been honored in a ceremony.
News Brief: Senate And House Republicans Agree On Tax Bill, FCC To Repeal Net Neutrality
House and Senate Republicans have hammered out details of a final tax overhaul bill. Also, the FCC is set to repeal net neutrality rules, and an update on Tanzanian U.N. peacekeepers who were killed.
Many South Africans Are Disenchanted With Governing Of African National Congress
South African President Jacob Zuma is plagued by allegations of corruption, which have tainted the image of his governing of the African National Congress. The party is deeply split ahead of its leadership conference this weekend, where a new leader will be chosen.
Europe Complicit In Libyan Migrant Abuses, Human Rights Group Says
Amnesty International says European governments are complicit in the abuse of tens of thousands of refugees and migrants it says are detained in bad conditions by Libya's immigration authorities.
Latest Viral Video: Ghana's Prez Throws Shade At Foreign Aid
At a press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron, Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo said the country needs to stand on its own. And social media exploded.
Why It's Now A Crime To Let Cattle Graze Freely In 2 Nigerian States
Herders have let their livestock roam. Farmers are furious over damage to their crops. Tensions have led to thousands of deaths. Will a government ban on grazing end the violence?
'Fight For Rights Will Continue' In Zimbabwe, #ThisFlag Movement Pastor Vows
Robert Mugabe is gone as Zimbabwe's leader, but Evan Mawarire warns that abuses have yet to end. "The citizens of our nation are not enemies to our government," he says. "They should be listened to."
U.N. Peacekeeping Force Suffers Deadly Attack In Eastern Congo
Insurgents attacked U.N. peacekeepers in eastern Congo, killing 14 and wounding scores more. It was the deadliest attack on U.N. peacekeepers in recent memory.