Netanyahu claims Israel election win despite corruption charges
Monday's election left the veteran right-winger in prime position to form a government and end a year of political deadlock, after similar votes in April and September proved inconclusive
UN probe accuses Israel of possible crimes against humanity
UN probe says there is evidence Israel committed crimes against humanity in responding to last year's protests in Gaza
Semenya arrives at sports court for gender row challenge
The South African government says the rules set out by IAAF, specifically target Semenya and has called them a "gross violation" of her human rights
Mining giant Glencore facing US corruption probe
The Swiss-based corporation said it was being probed by the US in a corruption investigation linked to its business in Nigeria, Venezuela and the DRC
Russia banned from 2018 Winter Olympics over doping
The sanction was the toughest ever levelled by the IOC for drug cheating and came just 65 days ahead of the Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
Tension mounts over Uganda poll outcome
Ugandan officials scrambled to tally votes after a calm election gave way to tensions with both Yoweri Museveni and his rival predicting victory.
New-found oil set to change Uganda’s economy
Whoever wins this week's presidential election in Uganda will have to manage national reserves of 2,5-billion barrels of oil.
Leaders set deadline to solve Côte d’Ivoire crisis
African leaders set a one-month deadline to solve Côte d'Ivoire's political crisis as they wound up a summit on Monday.
African turmoil casts pall over AU summit
African leaders said on Monday that Sudan and Somalia had not been forgotten at their annual summit, overshadowed by the crisis in Egypt.
Uganda charges 32 over World Cup bombings
Uganda has charged 32 people in connection with the July 11 bomb attacks in Kampala, which killed 76 people as they watched the Soccer World Cup.
At least 33 drown in Uganda lake accident
An overloaded boat capsized on the Ugandan side of Lake Albert overnight, killing at least 33 people, police said on Monday.
African leaders turn attention to terror threat
African leaders met behind closed doors on Monday to discuss boosting the African Union's force in Somalia.
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PPS webinar Part 2: Small business, big risk
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Call for applications for the position of GCRO executive director
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Senwes launches Agri Value Chain Food Umbrella
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Ethics and internal financial controls add value to the public sector
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Lessons from South Korea for Africa’s development
'Leaders can push people through, through their vision and inspiration, based on their exemplary actions'
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Old Mutual announces digital AGM
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