Topic: South Africa

U.S. military expands role in West Africa

The USS Fort McHenry is traveling the coast – training soldiers and providing relief.

With 10 years of peace, N. Ireland strives for more

The reconciliation marked by the deal signed 10 years ago today gets a $71 million boost.

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Vote results delayed for fear of violence, Zimbabwe says

The country's electoral commission said releasing results from the March 29 presidential vote would be 'dangerous' as international efforts for release of poll widened.

Opinion: Olympic boycotts – a bad idea

They don't work. Instead, promote the Olympic truce.

Zimbabwe elections: Will the world stop Mugabe?

President Robert Mugabe is 'preparing for war,' according to the main opposition leader.

Mugabe launches crackdown ahead of runoff vote

Hundreds of war veterans – a potent force for President Mugabe – marched through Zimbabwe's capital Friday condemning the opposition for claiming it won the March 29 elections.

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Churches call for calm as Zimbabwe awaits election results

With tension building as results from Saturday's elections trickle in, religious leaders are calling for restraint on all sides.

Mugabe: reaching out with resignation deal?

Zimbabwe's main opposition leader and President Mugabe's government deny behind-the-scenes talks about a power-sharing deal in the wake of Saturday's elections.

Charcoal fuels the economy and deforestation of Mozambique

Santos Junior Guilaza makes charcoal for a living – he and legions of people like him literally fuel the engine of rural souther Africa.

Charcoal fuels the economy and deforestation of Mozambique

Santos Junior Guilaza makes charcoal for a living – he and legions of people like him literally fuel the engine of rural souther Africa.

Tension in Zimbabwe after opposition claims victory

The Movement for Democratic Change is trumpeting a huge win and accusing Mugabe's government of delaying results.

Could Zimbabwe vote oust Mugabe?

Zimbabweans head to the polls Saturday amid suspicion that President Robert Mugabe may rig the election to award himself yet another term.

The Monitor's View: Be prepared to help Zimbabwe

Elections could mark the beginning of the end of Mugabe's rule. The world must be ready.

Namibia strikes 'new gold' – tourists

Impressive growth of visitors from nontraditional places, including China, now put tourism ahead of gold mining.

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A priest ministers to the needs of Taiwan's foreign migrant workers

Father Bruno Ciceri offers them shelter, helps them get jobs – and tries to lift the consciousness of a nation.

London wants to put Britishness on a pedestal

Will it be meerkats, a junk car, or a hero for Trafalgar Square's empty fourth plinth?

'Brand Mandela' – how to control the value of a legend

Mandela comics, coasters, and clocks aside: How does South Africa celebrate its most celebrated man on his 90th birthday?

A new 'neighborhood watch': Azeri horsemen guard BP pipeline

The $100 million effort stretches across 450 towns and is part of a growing push for corporate social responsibility.

Vigilante justice rocks once quiet Mozambique

Lynchings of suspected thieves – and riots over lack of police protection – have shaken the southern African donor darling.

Iran sanctions vote signals a global rift

Some developing nations may be starting to sour on push by world powers to control lucrative nuclear technology.

After violence, Kenya tourism struggles

Postelection clashes have scared off visitors, crippling an industry vital to East Africa's strongest economy.

In South Africa, a racist video's fallout

White students' film degrading black employees has dredged up unresolved postapartheid problems.