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Africa Staff Reporter - 5 Jan 2010

Zimbabwe's political rivals have agreed some outstanding issues of a power-sharing deal, but the pace of negotiations is slow.

Africa Staff Reporter - 5 Jan 2010

A court in Malawi on Monday denied bail to two men arrested after becoming the first gay couple to marry in the conservative African country.

Africa Staff Reporter - 4 Jan 2010

If its wildlife is to be preserved, more income from the tourists who flock to safari parks must find its way to local people.

Africa Staff Reporter - 2 Jan 2010

The first gay couple to marry in Malawi face a humiliating medical examination aimed at proving they have had sexual relations.

Africa Xan Rice - 1 Jan 2010

Abdulmutallab remained a humble, if solitary young man who shunned material possessions and craved knowledge.

Africa Weekly Mail Reporter - 12 Jul 1991

Kenneth Kaunda's power is threatened.

Africa Weekly Mail Reporter - 12 Jul 1991

Zambian elections: It looks like the end of the road for an African strong-man.

Africa Weekly Mail Reporter - 12 Jul 1991

A new nation is being created, almost unnoticed, in troubled Horn of Africa.

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