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Gen Z Challenge: Africa's Old Presidents Govern World's Youngest Population
The presidents of Cameroon and Ivory Coast, 92 and 83 respectively, are each seeking to extend decades of rule, reflecting a trend across Africa where some of the world's oldest leaders govern its youngest populations
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Ex-Nigerian President, Who Led Africa's Most Populated Nation Twice, Dies At 82
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, who led the country twice as a military head of state and a democratic president, has died aged 82.
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Jacob Zuma Embezzled Public Money With Gupta Brothers For Media House
South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma along with Indian-origin Gupta brothers, who had "considerable" influence over him, misappropriated huge amount of public money, including diverting millions of rands to enrich the now defunct The New Age ne
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World-Renowned Kenyan Conservationist Richard Leaky Dies At 77
World-renowned Kenyan conservationist and fossil hunter Richard Leakey, whose groundbreaking discoveries helped prove that humankind evolved in Africa, died on Sunday at the age of 77, the country's president said.
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Archbishop Desmond Tutu, South Africa's Anti-Apartheid Icon, Dies At 90
South African anti-apartheid icon Desmond Tutu, described as the country's moral compass, died on Sunday aged 90, President Cyril Ramaphosa said.
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South Africa's Last White President Of Apartheid Era Dies At 85
FW de Klerk, South Africa's last white president, died on Thursday aged 85, his foundation announced. De Klerk and Nelson Mandela shared the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 for leading the "miracle" transition from white rule in the country.
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Nelson Mandela's Daughter Dies At 59 In South Africa: Reports
Zindzi Mandela, the youngest daughter of South Africa's first black president Nelson Mandela has died aged 59, local media reported Monday.
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Nelson Mandela's Ex-Wife Winnie Mandela Dies
Winnie Mandela, the ex-wife of South African anti-apartheid fighter and former president Nelson Mandela, died on Monday at the age of 81, her spokesman said.
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Zambia's Guy Scott Becomes Africa's First White Leader in 20 Years
Zambia's Guy Scott became Africa's first white head of state in 20 years on Wednesday after the president, "King Cobra" Michael Sata, died in a London hospital aged 77.
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Thabo Mbeki's Mother, South Africa Struggle Veteran, Dies at 98
Veteran anti-apartheid activist Epainette Mbeki, the mother of former president Thabo Mbeki, died yesterday aged 98, her family and the government announced.
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The world mourns Nelson Mandela
Reaction to the death of Nelson Mandela, South Africa's anti-apartheid hero and first black president, on Thursday at age 95.
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Gen Z Challenge: Africa's Old Presidents Govern World's Youngest Population
The presidents of Cameroon and Ivory Coast, 92 and 83 respectively, are each seeking to extend decades of rule, reflecting a trend across Africa where some of the world's oldest leaders govern its youngest populations
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Ex-Nigerian President, Who Led Africa's Most Populated Nation Twice, Dies At 82
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, who led the country twice as a military head of state and a democratic president, has died aged 82.
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Jacob Zuma Embezzled Public Money With Gupta Brothers For Media House
South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma along with Indian-origin Gupta brothers, who had "considerable" influence over him, misappropriated huge amount of public money, including diverting millions of rands to enrich the now defunct The New Age ne
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World-Renowned Kenyan Conservationist Richard Leaky Dies At 77
World-renowned Kenyan conservationist and fossil hunter Richard Leakey, whose groundbreaking discoveries helped prove that humankind evolved in Africa, died on Sunday at the age of 77, the country's president said.
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Archbishop Desmond Tutu, South Africa's Anti-Apartheid Icon, Dies At 90
South African anti-apartheid icon Desmond Tutu, described as the country's moral compass, died on Sunday aged 90, President Cyril Ramaphosa said.
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South Africa's Last White President Of Apartheid Era Dies At 85
FW de Klerk, South Africa's last white president, died on Thursday aged 85, his foundation announced. De Klerk and Nelson Mandela shared the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 for leading the "miracle" transition from white rule in the country.
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Nelson Mandela's Daughter Dies At 59 In South Africa: Reports
Zindzi Mandela, the youngest daughter of South Africa's first black president Nelson Mandela has died aged 59, local media reported Monday.
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Nelson Mandela's Ex-Wife Winnie Mandela Dies
Winnie Mandela, the ex-wife of South African anti-apartheid fighter and former president Nelson Mandela, died on Monday at the age of 81, her spokesman said.
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Zambia's Guy Scott Becomes Africa's First White Leader in 20 Years
Zambia's Guy Scott became Africa's first white head of state in 20 years on Wednesday after the president, "King Cobra" Michael Sata, died in a London hospital aged 77.
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Thabo Mbeki's Mother, South Africa Struggle Veteran, Dies at 98
Veteran anti-apartheid activist Epainette Mbeki, the mother of former president Thabo Mbeki, died yesterday aged 98, her family and the government announced.
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The world mourns Nelson Mandela
Reaction to the death of Nelson Mandela, South Africa's anti-apartheid hero and first black president, on Thursday at age 95.
