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President Cyril Ramaphosa has overcome the scandals that beset predecessor Jacob Zuma to win a majority of the popular vote.

Nigeria's war against two jihadist groups has left more than 30,000 people dead and displaced millions more.

In the first four months of this year, one migrant has died for every three who reached European shores.

But Nelson Mandela's party is on course for its worst performance its 25 years in government.

Guide groups are concerned that a cable car would reduce the numbers of tourists who hike to the top of Africa's highest peak.

Ivory sales currently require approval from the international community.

Whites still hold much of the wealth and private levers of power, while blacks trim their lawns and clean their homes.

Guardsman Mathew Talbot was on his first operational deployment, taking part in counter poaching operations in Malawi.

The unwavering loyalty of voters who remember the ANC's anti-apartheid legacy continues to underpin the party's grip on power.

Livelihoods have been lost and people are wondering how they will cope in a country struggling with one of the world's highest poverty rates.

At least four deaths had been reported as aid groups warned of possible flooding and mudslides in the days ahead.