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Winnie Mandela dies at 81

Most of Winnie's marriage to Nelson was spent apart, with Nelson imprisoned for 27 years.

3 April 2018 7:24 AM IST

Boko Haram attacks on military bases were a frequent tactic as the group gained in size and strength, using the weapons and ammunition seized to capture swathes of territory in the northeast in 2013 and 2014. (Photo: AP)World
Four teenage girls launch deadly suicide attack in Nigeria, 2 killed

The suspected Boko Haram attack took place late Friday in the northeast Borno state capital of Maiduguri.

1 April 2018 1:13 PM IST

On Monday night, terrified pupils fled the boarding school night when heavily armed fighters in military fatigues and turbans stormed the town, shouting Allahu Akbar. (Representational Image/ AFP)World
110 girls missing after Boko Haram school attack: Nigerian Govt

The kidnapping has raised questions about the military's repeated claims that the Islamist terrorists are on the verge...

26 Feb 2018 5:16 PM IST

ISIS has been turning its sights on targets outside its base in the Sinai, putting more pressure on the government and presenting extra challenges for security services. (Photo: AFP/Representational)World
ISIS-linked Indian-origin woman, partner, abduct British couple, held

Fatima Patel and her partner also face charges of robbery and theft after they went on a spending spree using the...

26 Feb 2018 9:07 AM IST

Heavily armed jihadists stormed the boarding school in the remote town, forcing terrified students to flee into the surrounding bush. (Representational Image)World
More than 100 girls are missing, possibly abducted, after Boko Haram...

Parents in Dapchi, in Yobe state, said had they set up a support group after Monday's raid.

24 Feb 2018 5:27 PM IST

What began as a power struggle between Kiir and former vice-president Riek Machar has fractured into an estimated 40 armed groups across the country, with many fighting each other. (Photo: AP)World
War in S Sudan: Eye gouging, teen forced to have sex with grand mom

Untold tens of thousands have been killed in South Sudan since the conflict erupted in December 2013.

23 Feb 2018 6:24 PM IST

The 65-year-old leader was elected as the new President of the African National Congress two months ago. (Photo: AP)World
Cyril Ramaphosa sworn in as new S African prez after Zuma's...

Ramaphosa was elected unopposed in the National Assembly Thursday afternoon.

15 Feb 2018 6:41 PM IST

South African President Jacob Zuma. (Photo: AFP)World
South African President Jacob Zuma resigns under pressure from ANC

Zuma railed against the ANC for 'recalling' him from office and threatening to oust him via a parliament no-confidence...

15 Feb 2018 8:33 AM IST

South African President Jacob Zuma. (Photo: AFP)World
SA crisis: Zuma refuses to quit, Guptas raided

The raid marked a dramatic escalation in the pressure on Mr Zuma.

15 Feb 2018 2:12 AM IST

South African President Jacob Zuma. (Photo: AFP)World
'No confidence' in Jacob Zuma: S African Parliament to oust prez...

Zuma was expected to respond on Wednesday to the ANC's order for him to resign.

14 Feb 2018 6:05 PM IST

Police Zuma and the Guptas - a family of wealthy Indian-born businessmen - deny any wrongdoing. (Photo: AP)World
S African Prez Zuma's 'wealthy Indian friend' Atul Gupta's home raided

A lawyer for the Gupta family said he could not comment on the raid because he had yet to see the search warrant.

14 Feb 2018 2:38 PM IST

South African President Jacob Zuma. (Photo: AFP)World
Jacob Zuma 'agrees' to step down as South Africa Prez

Zuma is expected to respond to the recall on Wednesday, and could be ousted in a parliamentary vote of no-confidence if...

14 Feb 2018 1:13 AM IST

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