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Nelson Mandela Appears at ANC Rally

South Africa's ANC (African National Congress) pre-election campaign rally turned into a celebration of surprise guest Nelson Mandela. For many in South Africa, Mandela is a symbol of what the ANC should be, before...

created by Jordan Yerman | 33 wks ago | updated 33 wks ago
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Hell Hole: Zimbabwean Prison Documentary Airs on SABC

I just read this today, and found it horrifying: secretly-shot footage from inside a Zimbabwean prison. It's estimated that 20 people die each day in these places. Did anyone see the SABC (South African Broadcasting Company) documentary described below? It's called Hell Hole....

created by Jordan Yerman | 36 wks ago
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03 17 09 Ravalomanana steps down Rajoelina claims victory

Barbara McPherson

AU Suspends Madagascar Over Coup

The new president of Madagascar, Rajoelina, is facing heavy opposition from within Africa as well as the US and Europe. The deposed president was becoming increasingly unpopular and a coup by the military was...

created by Barbara McPherson | 37 wks ago | updated 37 wks ago
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Barbara McPherson

Madagascar President Told to Quit

It looks as if another African country is sliding into chaos. The latest events in Madagascar have the opposition supporters occupying the prime minister's office and proclaiming Andry Rajoelina the new...

created by Barbara McPherson | 38 wks ago | updated 38 wks ago
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Miriam Mannak

NP Exclusive: "Zimbabwe, my country, collapsed a long time ago"

By Miriam Mannak"Zimbabwe is on the brink of collapse." How often haven't we heard this phrase over the past two to three years? Too often, I'd say. From politicians to journalists, from analysts to the ordinary...