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March 01, 2017
Trump Delivers 'Message of Unity and Strength'

White House promises speech will offer solutions to 'real problems for real people'
March 01, 2017
Donald Trump: Time for Small Thinking is Over

"The time for small thinking is over. The time for trivial fights is behind us. We just need the courage to share the dreams that fill our hearts."
March 01, 2017
Lawmakers Await Trump's First Speech on Capitol Hill

Republican, Democratic lawmakers differ on what they expect to hear
March 01, 2017
Democrats Turn to Immigrant to Counter Trump

Astrid Silva says millions of people living in US are worried, whether it's about being deported, losing their health insurance coverage or being discriminated against because of their sexual orientation
February 28, 2017
New Trial Looks at HIV’s Risks to Hearts of Aging Patients

South Africa is one of five countries to conduct the first major clinical trial that attempts to prevent heart disease and stroke among HIV-positive patients, who are at higher risk of these conditions
February 28, 2017
Angry Voters Hold Congress Accountable for President Trump

Protesters turned out for town halls to challenge representatives' support for new administration
February 28, 2017
President Trump to Outline Budget Priorities in First Speech to Congress

White House says speech will be "about economic opportunity and protecting the American people"
February 25, 2017
IOM Fears Further Rise in South Africa Anti-immigrant Violence

International migration body calls on protesters to take grievances against migrants to local authorities and not take law in their own hands
February 24, 2017
South Africans Battle to Save Ancient Brew from Extinction

Traditional beer of South Africa hangs on despite popularity of mass-produced product
February 24, 2017
Experts: African Hunger Crisis Largely Man-Made

War and drought are driving food insecurity across the continent
February 24, 2017
DRC President Orders Probe Into Massacre Videos

Move follows appeals from international community and government’s initial dismissal of undated video showing Congolese troops firing at unarmed men and women purportedly affiliated to a militia known as Kamwina Nsapu
February 24, 2017
Astronomers Discover New Earths in our Celestial Neighborhood

An international team of astronomers have discovered seven earth-like planets orbiting in a nearby star system
February 24, 2017
US Intel Report Disputes Threat Posed By 7 Nations Targeted in Travel Ban

Trump cited terrorism concerns as primary reason he signed sweeping temporary travel ban in late January, which also halted US refugee program
February 23, 2017
As Zanu-PF Celebrates, Some Zimbabweans Nervous As President Pledges To Stay

In a pre-recorded interview that was broadcast on the state run ZBC-TV on his birthday, Tuesday, President Mugabe reiterated his intention to stay in office, saying that he will continue to serve his party, including contesting in the 2018 elections.
February 23, 2017
Zanu PF Youth Stage Peaceful March to Show Support for Mugabe

They urged President Mugabe to continue ruling and prepare for the 2018 presidential election in which he will be fielded as the ruling party’s candidate at the age of 94.
February 23, 2017
Conflict, Growing Authoritarianism, Threaten Human Rights in Africa

Amnesty International says much to be done to address impunity, persecution across continent
February 23, 2017
Trump Dismisses Protests Against Effort to Scuttle Obama Health Law

President calls demonstrators 'so-called angry crowds' and often just 'liberal activists' aligned against him
February 22, 2017
South African Court Blocks Government's ICC Withdrawal Push

South Africa has officially notified the United Nations of its intent to withdraw from the Rome Statute, the 1998 treaty establishing The Hague-based court
February 22, 2017
Malawi President Fires Cabinet Minister Over Maize Deal Scandal

Investigators found cash worth nearly $200,000 in minister’s home
February 22, 2017
Trump Dismisses Protests Against Effort to Scuttle Obama Health Law

President calls demonstrators 'so-called angry crowds' and often just 'liberal activists' aligned against him

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