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Brazil January 8, 2023

Brazil’s National Congress, other sites raided by pro-Bolsonaro protesters opposing Lula victory

Supporters of former Brazilian President Bolsonaro on Sunday stormed past security and raided the Planalto Palace in Brasilia a week after the inauguration of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

South Africa December 30, 2022

South Africa mourns after a tanker exploded on Christmas Eve, killing 34

A tanker blast near a hospital in South Africa has killed at least 34 people, including 11 health workers. The blast also tore off the roof of the hospital’s emergency department.

South Africa December 19, 2022

Massive freak wave sweeps South Africa beach, kills 3 and injures 17

A massive wave suddenly swept dozens of beachgoers in Durban, South Africa. The fatal wave slammed the visitors against a pier, causing several deaths and multiple injuries.

South Africa December 15, 2022

Biden roasted for sending South Africa $8 billion to shut down coal plants: ‘Weapon-grade lunacy’

Commentators across Twitter slammed President Joe Biden after he announced billions in foreign aid would be sent to South Africa to change its energy infrastructure.

South Africa December 4, 2022

South African worshippers killed in flash flood during religious service along river

Nine members of a church congregation in South Africa died when a flash flood swept them away during a religious service along a river on Saturday, officials said.

South Africa November 29, 2022

Killer of South African anti-apartheid leader stabbed in prison 2 days before parole

The killer of South African anti-apartheid leader was stabbed in prison two days before he was released on parole. He is stable and receiving medical attention from the prison.

South Africa November 17, 2022

Israeli's 'most wanted gang leader' arrested in South Africa with weapons, drugs, 'torture van'

Israeli's "most wanted gang leader" was arrested in South Africa with weapons, drugs and a van outfitted for torture. The suspect has been on Interpol's wanted list since 2015.

South Africa November 17, 2022

Africa's CDC chief urges a step up in COVID-19 testing amid a concerning rise in cases

Africa's CDC chief urges health authorities to step up their COVID-19 testing amid a concerning rise in new cases. South Africa faces a new wave of infections.

Africa November 1, 2022

Peace talks regarding Ethiopia's Tigray conflict extended into this week

Peace talks on Ethiopia's Tigray conflict have been extended into this week. The discussions in South Africa are between Ethiopia's federal government and north Tigray representatives.

South Africa October 27, 2022

Woman's rights groups in South Africa protest after charges dropped in gang rape case

South Africans are protesting after a gang rape case involving 14 men was dropped. The men were accused of raping a female film crew at an abandoned mine.

South Africa October 26, 2022

Russian billionaire docks superyacht in South Africa

South Africa allowed Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov to dock his $500 million superyacht on Wednesday in Cape Town port despite objections from the city's mayor.