Ofeibea Quist-Arcton

Desmond Tutu, an icon who helped end apartheid in South Africa, dies at 90

The Nobel Peace laureate and archbishop emeritus campaigned against a system he called evil and, after apartheid, helped the nation heal as head of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

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Robert Mugabe Dies At 95

Ofeibea Quist-Arcton

Robert Mugabe has died at 95. He led Zimbabwe from its independence from Britain in 1980 until 2017.

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Robert Mugabe, Veteran President Of Zimbabwe, Dead At 95

Ofeibea Quist-Arcton

Mugabe led the nation formerly known as Rhodesia from its independence from Britain in 1980 until 2017. He was once seen as a hero, but his leadership grew increasingly authoritarian.

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ANC Retains A Slim Majority In South Africa's Parliament

Ofeibea Quist-Arcton

South Africa's ruling party, the African National Congress, retained control of parliament following last week's national elections. The results reflect public disenchantment over corruption.

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South Africans Begin Voting In Election To Decide President, Parliament

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South Africans go to the polls to choose their next president in what is likely to be a referendum on the African National Congress' failure to achieve its post-apartheid promises amid corruption.

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26 Million South Africans Are Eligible To Vote In Wednesday's Election

Ofeibea Quist-Arcton

It's been 25 years since the African National Congress came to power, but it's failed to deliver on its promise to close the gulf between the haves and the largely black have-nots.

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South Africa Elections: Will The Governing African National Congress Hold Power?

Ofeibea Quist-Arcton

Mounting anger over government corruption and its failure to provide jobs and pull more people out of poverty could leach support from South Africa's ruling party in Wednesday's vote.