BRICS leaders, from left, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Chinese President Xi Jinping, South African President Jacob Zuma, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, and Russian President Vladimir Putin pose for a group picture during the BRICS 2013 Summit in Durban, South Africa, March 27, 2013. (Sabelo Mngoma/AP)
4:06 pm ET -With its cultural and linguistic ties to Africa, Brazil may have key advantages over fellow BRIC China.
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- Battle over the Serengeti pits Maasai against Dubai
- Blue helmet drones? UN prepares to send drones over Africa.
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- Peacekeeping force for unsettled Mali gets unanimous UN vote
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In South Africa, lack of white judicial appointments raises eyebrows
A leaked internal document charges that qualified white candidates are being overlooked for judgeships, sparking new debate about race and transformation in South Africa.
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In Kenya, home of Boston Marathon winners, 'sports more powerful' than hate
Kenyan champions and coaches today urge runners to participate in upcoming London marathon as protest against fear and for the spirit of humanity.
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Boston Marathon: Defending champ now holds seat in Kenya's parliament
Wesley Korir returns to defend his title in today's running of the 117th Boston Marathon, weeks after winning an election back in Kenya.
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In Morocco, activists struggle to keep protest fervor alive
After tens of thousands protested on Feb. 20, 2011, Morocco's powerful king pushed through reforms. Two years later, activists say little has changed, and vow to face down threats and keep up pressure for a 'real' democracy.
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Deadly day in Mogadishu shows weakened Somali militants not yet defeated (+video)
Al Shabab militants in Somalia killed 19 people Sunday in three bomb attacks that targeted Mogadishu's main court complex and an aid convoy.
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Africa's economic boom: Five countries to watch
South Africa, Nigeria, Angola, Ghana, and Ethiopia all have economies that are growing at a brisk pace. But their future depends on how they invest that money, writes Matthew Hawkins.
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Will Bashir's visit help close the divide between the Sudans?
On Friday Sudanese President Omar Al Bashir visited South Sudan for the first time since the two countries split in 2011. Experts say it's a sign that relations between the Sudans are finally stabilizing.
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Madonna loses VIP status in Malawi
Madonna adopted two children from Malawi and promised to build a school. But she got the cold shoulder on a visit last week – as well as a blistering tirade from a government spokesman.
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Hot idea to keep African farmers planting harvests 100,000th participant
Insurance pay-offs to small farmers in Kenya and Rwanda give them courage to plant, despite bad weather predictions. Cell phone technology makes it possible.
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The social (studies) network: Africa's cellular education revolution
Africa is the fastest-growing market for cellphones in the world, and they're increasingly being used to power the continent's educational breakthroughs.
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