Shots fired at White House correspondents’ dinner; Trump unharmed
Washington (AP) — A man armed with guns and knives stormed the lobby outside the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner attended by President Donald Trump on Saturday night (April 25,…
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South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius was involved in a nightclub dispute over the weekend, after another patron "started to aggressively interrogate him" on matters relating to his murder trial, his…
Two suicide blasts kill 40 in Nigeria
At least 40 people in northern Nigeria were killed Wednesday in two suicide blasts targeting a renowned Muslim cleric and an opposition politician, prompting a round-the-clock curfew to prevent chaos.
Libya: Worst battle since revolution
Fierce fighting rages on the outskirts of Tripoli as militias continue to battle for control of the city's airport.
Durban Festival: 9 films to see
Durban's film festival has kicked off, and we take a look at some of the African films featured at this year's showcase.
‘Nigeria’s kidnapped girls not forgotten’
Gordon Brown says the kidnapped Nigerian girls have been in captivity for 100 days, but the world has not forgotten them.
What to do in Marrakech
Morocco's Red City is crammed with stunning gardens, shaded souks and steamy bath houses.
Ebola: Death toll, new cases up
High numbers of new Ebola cases and deaths in Africa are prompting increased efforts to contain the deadly outbreak.
Stress-busting in Johannesburg
Life in Joburg can be stressful. Luckily there are some exceedingly non-stressful places close by.
15,000 flee after Boko Haram overtakes Nigerian town
A days-long raid on a northeast Nigerian town by Boko Haram left dozens dead and displaced more than 15,000 residents, Nigeria's National Emergency Management Agency said.
Nature’s greatest mystery, solved?
From the air, the Namibian desert looks like it has a bad case of chicken pox. Spread across 1,100 miles of a narrow strip sit a smattering of barren polka…
Nature’s greatest mystery, solved?
From the air, the Namibian desert looks like it has a bad case of chicken pox. Spread across 1,100 miles of a narrow strip sit a smattering of barren polka…
Is this Nigeria’s king of portraiture?
Nigerian portraitist Edosa Ogiugo captures the fabric of Nigerian life in bold brushstrokes
A taste of Mauritius
The best way to experience the food of Mauritius is by touring the island nation's bustling marketplaces.
Dozens killed, hurt in attack on Egyptian border guards
Unidentified gunmen attacked border guards in southern Egypt and killed or injured as many as 25, according to Egypt's state-run news agency MENA.
Unseen side of S. African icons
Adrian Steirn and the 21 ICONS team have captured intimate portraits of some of South Africa's most celebrated. Here he reveals the story behind the photographs.
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