Tshisekedi sworn in as new president of DR Congo

First-ever peaceful handover of power after chaotic and bitterly-disputed elections.

Felix Tshisekedi

Juba embraces old enemy Sudan, now rocked by protests

Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir (left) with South Sudan's President Salva Kiir

Former arch-enemies describe themselves as the best of friends.

SA withdraws corruption charges against Zuma's son

Duduzane Zuma

Duduzane Zuma faced charges of corruption and conspiracy to commit corruption.

Tshisekedi: son, heir and unexpected president

Felix Tshisekedi

Felix Tshisekedi has has never held high office.

Two killed, 50 wounded at Sudan wedding bomb attack

crime scene, police line

The bomber struck in Sudan's southern district of Mayo on Tuesday night.

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    Kenya Airways plane JKIA

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    If not old people’s homes, we do need support for the elderly

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