South Africa

President Trump addresses the Medal of Honor ceremony for Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Chapman in the White House on Wednesday. Hours later, he tweeted about white farmers in South Africa — much to the bemusement and indignation of South African leaders.

Here's The Story Behind That Trump Tweet On South Africa — And Why It Sparked Outrage

10:23pm August 23, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

Outrage quickly followed the president's tweet about "the large scale killing of farmers" in South Africa. But why? The thorny history involves apartheid, white supremacists and plenty of acrimony.

High-speed tracking dogs have been a game-changer in the fight against rhino poaching in South Africa. Their success depends on their ability to work as a team, which means they sleep and eat in the pack-sized enclosures shown above.

To Combat Rhino Poaching, Dogs Are Giving South African Park Rangers A Crucial Assist

10:59am August 01, 2018

by David Fuchs

Anti-poaching rangers have sophisticated resources at their command. But one of the most effective is strikingly low-tech. "Since we use dogs, the guys can't hide from us anymore," says a trainer.

A South African court has overturned diplomatic immunity for former Zimbabwean first lady Grace Mugabe, shown here at a 2017 rally.

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South Africa Overturns Diplomatic Immunity For Grace Mugabe

5:46pm July 30, 2018

by Merrit Kennedy

A South African court has overturned a government decision to grant immunity to the former first lady of Zimbabwe over her alleged assault of a South African model with an extension cord.

African elephants in the Venetia Limpopo Nature Reserve in South Africa. De Beers Group announced Monday that some elephants will be relocated to Zinave National Park in Mozambique.

Diamond Company Plans To Move 200 Elephants From South Africa To Mozambique

7:09pm July 23, 2018

by Sasha Ingber

De Beers Group said Monday that it is transporting them from an overcrowded reserve to "help secure their future."

Nelson Mandela's Prison Letters: 'One Day I Will Be Back At Home'

12:48pm July 18, 2018

by Greg Myre

The late South African leader would have turned 100 on Wednesday. As part of the commemorations, a new book brings together many of the deeply personal letters he wrote during his 27 years in prison.

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Baobab trees along a dirt road called the Avenue of the Baobabs in Morondava, Madagascar.

Why Are Some of Africa's Biggest Baobab Trees Dying Off?

8:39pm June 11, 2018

by Tim McDonnell

A new survey of baobab trees in Africa finds that many of the oldest have died or significantly deteriorated in the last decade. Scientists say climate change and human intervention could be culprits.

Maysa prays before her turn on stage during the final contest for Young Miss Sao Paulo 2015.

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Surprising Images From Up-And-Coming Photographers

7:00am May 20, 2018

by Nadia Whitehead

Winners of the Flash Forward competition focus on a beauty pageant for black Brazilians, Somalians coping with drought and transgender fashionistas living under a bridge.

Schoolgirls walk home from school in a rural area in Southern Natal Province, South Africa.

4 Ideas To Stop Violence Against Girls: A Walking School Bus, Sports Talk And More

4:59pm May 07, 2018

by Malaka Gharib

The World Bank and the Sexual Violence Research Initiative are betting on local solutions to protect girls and women from abuse.

South African comic Loyiso Madinga in Newtown, Johannesburg.

How Funny Is The New Africa Correspondent for Trevor Noah's 'Daily Show'?

12:26pm April 17, 2018

by Shoks Mnisi Mzolo

Comedian Loyiso Madinga delivers politics with a punchline in his segments for the Africa version of the Comedy Central program.

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, in Johannesburg in December 2017, made the doek, a head covering and symbol of African womanhood, her trademark.

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Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Didn't Die, 'She Multiplied'

7:49pm April 14, 2018

by Ofeibea Quist-Arcton

South African women are mourning the loss of Madikizela-Mandela and challenging her controversial legacy. The anti-apartheid stalwart, who died April 2 at the age of 81, was laid to rest Saturday.