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South Africans are standing up to Big Oil

On South Africa’s breathtaking Wild Coast, grass-roots resistance is growing as Shell seeks to conduct seismic tests to map the area’s geology.

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Another report alleges corruption by ex-South African leader

Another damning report into government corruption in South Africa has recommended further investigations and the possible prosecution of former President Jacob Zuma for allegedly receiving bribes to influence the awarding of state contracts.

A landmark as South Africa's ANC dips below 50% support

South Africa’s ruling African National Congress party has received less than 50% of votes in nationwide elections for the first time.

Macron is the latest world leader to catch COVID-19

French President Emmanuel Macron reacts as he meets Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020 in Paris. French President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for COVID-19, the presidential Elysee Palace announced on Thursday. DONALD TRUMPPresident Donald Trump announced in October that he and his wife, first lady Melania Trump, tested positive for the coronavirus. BORIS JOHNSONThe British prime minister was the first major world leader confirmed to have COVID-19, after facing criticism for downplaying the pandemic. Other top officials in former Soviet states who were infected include Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.