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Malawians Vote in Test of Political Stability
May 19, 2009, 2:00 pmMalawians voted in elections on Tuesday that could rekindle political instability in the southern African country.
Zimbabwe to Get First World Bank Grant Since 2001
May 18, 2009, 12:00 pmThe World Bank said it would soon make its first grant to Zimbabwe since 2001, a huge boost for the new government.
Angola Boosts Border Troops to Stem Diamond Smugglers
May 18, 2009, 11:00 amDiamond smugglers por into Angola's eastern diamond region every day from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Bashir Sure to Face Genocide Charges, Says Prosecutor
May 12, 2009, 6:00 pmThe chief ICC prosecutor said he is confident the court's judges will soon charge Sudan's president with genocide.
Zuma Sworn in as South Africa President
May 9, 2009, 5:00 amJacob Zuma has been sworn in as president of South Africa on Saturday after a remarkable political comeback.
U.N. Says South Sudan Tribal Violence ‘Worrying’
May 8, 2009, 2:00 pmTribal violence in south Sudan is worrying and the region cannot afford another war, a senior U.N. official said.
South Africa Parliament Elects Zuma President
May 6, 2009, 10:00 amJacob Zuma, leader of South Africa's ANC, was elected as the country's next president by parliament.
France Captures 11 Suspected Somali Pirates
May 3, 2009, 9:00 pmFrance intercepted 11 suspected Somali pirates on Sunday after they mistook a French naval ship for a commercial vessel.
Somali Pirates Hijack 2 Ships, NATO Scuppers Attack
May 2, 2009, 2:00 pmSomali pirates hijacked a Greek and a Ukrainian ship on Saturday and a NATO warship briefly detained 19 pirates.
South Africa's ANC Falls Short of Two-Thirds Vote
Apr 25, 2009, 1:00 pmThe ANC will fall just short of the two-thirds parliamentary majority needed to make sweeping changes unchallenged.
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