Southern Africa

Police: Lesotho’s prime minister to be charged with murder

MASERU, Lesotho (AP) — Lesotho’s Prime Minister Thomas Thabane will be charged with the June 2017 killing of his estrang...
13:34 20 February 2022

1st malaria vaccine tried out in babies in 3 African nations

TOMALI, Malawi — A pinch in the leg, a squeal and a trickle of tears. One baby after another in Malawi is getting the first and only vaccine against m...
15:01 16 January 2022

Namibia’s president wins another term but support drops

WINDHOEK, Namibia — Namibia’s president won another term Saturday but the longtime ruling party lost its powerful two-thirds majority in its most chal...
21:33 30 November 2021

UN expert: Zimbabwe hunger ‘shocking’ for country not at war

HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe is on the brink of man-made starvation and the number of people needing help is “shocking” for a country not in conflict, ...
13:45 28 November 2021

Namibia votes as ruling party faces unprecedented challenge

JOHANNESBURG — Polls are opening in Namibia, where the ruling party faces its biggest challenge since independence nearly three decades ago.
5:14 27 November 2021

Namibia’s ruling party faces unexpectedly challenging vote

WINDHOEK, Namibia — Namibia votes Wednesday in an election that promises to be far removed from the overwhelming victories enjoyed by former liberatio...
9:03 24 November 2021

Southern Africa’s deadly drought leaving millions hungry

VOSBURG, South Africa — Residents call this drought-stricken community a “forgotten town.”
6:05 21 November 2021

Malawi fights tsetse flies, disease after wildlife relocated

NKHOTAKOTA, Malawi — The relocation of hundreds of elephants to Malawi's largest wildlife reserve was meant to be a sign of hope and renewal in this s...
8:16 30 October 2021

Hundreds rally during Zimbabwe’s new anti-sanctions holiday

HARARE, Zimbabwe — The massive march that Zimbabwe's government tried to rouse for a new anti-sanctions public holiday appeared to fizzle on Friday, w...
13:18 25 October 2021