World Briefing | Africa: Zimbabwe: Inflation Rate Spirals Higher Still
Zimbabwe?s inflation rate, already one of the highest in world history, rose from an annual rate of 11 million percent in June to 231 million percent in July.
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Somali Pirates Said to Be Near Arms Cargo Deal
The Somali pirates who hijacked an arms-laden Ukrainian freighter nearly two weeks ago may soon be getting their ransom.
Rift Unsettles South Africa?s Top Party
A well-known stalwart of the governing African National Congress took steps to break with the party and start another, arguing that the A.N.C. had turned its back on democracy.
World Briefing | Africa: Sudan: Fashion Police Make Arrests
More than 35 young women wearing tight trousers were arrested in South Sudan for disturbing the peace, senior police officials said.
World Briefing | Africa: South Africa: Unidentified Disease Kills 3
A mysterious disease that causes internal bleeding killed three people, prompting health officials to take precautions against any further contagion.
Kenya Detains U.S. Author Critical of Obama
Jerome R. Corsi, the conservative author of ?The Obama Nation,? was being held for trying to work in Kenya without a valid work permit, according to media reports.
World Briefing | Africa: Good-Government List Released
Among the 10 best-governed countries in sub-Saharan Africa are Mauritius, Seychelles and Cape Verde, according to a newly released index.
Post-Apartheid South Africa Enters Anxious Era
South Africa is struggling with high crime, xenophobic violence, and an economic downturn.
Persecuted in Africa, Finding Refuge in New York
Pape Mbaye is a rare individual who was granted refugee status by the United States based on sexual orientation.
Command for Africa Is Established by Pentagon
The new regional headquarters reflects a Pentagon push to coordinate security, aid and development in Africa.
