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Fourteen Die In Madagascar Storm

Antananarivo, March 3, 2010 - At least 14 people were killed and nearly 38 000 left homeless when tropical storm Hubert smashed into Madagascar this week, authorities said Saturday.

Kenya Opposes Resumption Of Ivory Trade

Nairobi, March 13, 2010 - Kenya on Friday underlined its strong opposition to any move to lift a ban on trading ivory ahead of a meeting on endangered species....
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Winnie Interview Real: UK paper

Johannesburg, March 13, 2010 - The London Evening Standard has expressed puzzlement over Winnie Madikizela-Mandela's denial that she gave an interview that was published in the newspaper....
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Zuma Says ANC Will Not Silence Youth Leader

Johannesburg, March 12, 2010 - South African President Jacob Zuma said the African National Congress would not silence the outspoken leader of the ruling party's youth wing despite his controversial policy demands and radical outbursts. ...
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Winnie Mandela Denies Interview With London Paper

Johannesburg, March 12, 2010 - Winnie Madikizela-Mandela has denied ever giving an interview to the London Evening Standard who this week quoted her criticising her former husband, Nelson....
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ANC Defends 'Kill The Boer' Song

Johannesburg, March , 2010 - The ANC defended youth leader Julius Malema on Thursday for singing, "shoot the boers, they are rapists", saying the lyrics of the song had been quoted out of context. ...
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Nigerians Demand End To "Invisible Presidency"

Abuja, March 10, 2010 - Thousands of Nigerians marched to the gates of the presidential villa on Wednesday to demand an end to the presidency of ailing leader Umaru Yar'Adua so Acting President Goodluck Jonathan can take over as head of state. ...
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Zuma Declares His Assets

Johannesburg, March 10, 2010 - President Jacob Zuma finally declared his and his family's benefits and interests on Wednesday, his attorney Michael Hulley said....
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ANC Looking For Winnie

Johannesburg, March 09, 2010 - The ANC was trying to contact MP Winnie Madikizela-Mandela to find out if she really said Nelson Mandela had let down black people, an official said on Tuesday. ...
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Winnie Lashes Out At Nelson Mandela

London, March 09, 2010 - Struggle stalwart Winnie Madikizela-Mandela bitterly lashed out at Nelson Mandela in an interview published in the London Evening Standard this week....
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Zimbabwe GNU Talks To Resume Sunday

Harare, March 13, 2010 - SOUTH African President Jacob Zuma’s facilitation team is scheduled to jet into Harare on Sunday to prepare for their principal’s visit two days later, on March 16 in an attempt to break the political logjam, which might see the confirmation of a date for fresh elections.

Supporters Urge Tsvangirai To Pull Out Of Inclusive Government

Masvingo, March 13, 2010 - Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) supporters want their leader and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai out of the shaky coalition government.

Fourteen Die In Madagascar Storm

Antananarivo, March 3, 2010 - At least 14 people were killed and nearly 38 000 left homeless when tropical storm Hubert smashed into Madagascar this week, authorities said Saturday.

Iraq PM Maliki Leads Baghdad

Baghdad, March 13, 2010 - Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki held a wide lead on Saturday in early results from Baghdad, the major prize in parliamentary elections Iraqis hope will stabilise a nation riven by years of sectarian warfare.
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Stop Violence, "Mugabe and I Eat Together" - Tsvangirai

Masvingo, March 13, 2010 - The Prime Minister and Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) leader Morgan Tsvangirai said on Saturday he is pained by the serious fights between MDC and Zanu PF supporters when he and President Robert Mugabe have a good relationship.

Zimbabwe Warriors Team Travels By Road To Swazi

Harare, March 13, 2010 - For the first time in their history Zimbabwe Warriors went to the national assignment by road because the cash-strapped football association failed to secure funds for the air tickets for their trip to Swaziland.

"Red Shirt" Leaders Say A Million Thais To Protest

Bangkok, March 13, 2010 - Anti-government protesters headed for Bangkok from the countryside on Saturday for what they are calling a "million-man march," aiming to paralyse the capital and topple a government they say is a front for unelected elites.

Kenya Opposes Resumption Of Ivory Trade

Nairobi, March 13, 2010 - Kenya on Friday underlined its strong opposition to any move to lift a ban on trading ivory ahead of a meeting on endangered species.

Michelle Obama's First Official Trip Alone

Washington, March 13, 2010 - Michelle Obama will make her first solo official trip as first lady to Mexico next month, to stress education and economic development, the White House said on Friday.

Winnie Interview Real: UK paper

Johannesburg, March 13, 2010 - The London Evening Standard has expressed puzzlement over Winnie Madikizela-Mandela's denial that she gave an interview that was published in the newspaper.
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