JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African rioters blocked roads, looted shops and burned vehicles on Tuesday June 14th in several areas of the country’s capital, Pretoria, in a show of anger over the selection of the ruling party’s mayoral candidate ahead of local elections. The violence raised concerns about security ahead of the Aug. 3 elections … Continue reading
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Welcomed by a military band and a guard of honor, Chinese President Xi Jinping began a state visit to South Africa on Wednesday, part of China’s effort to strengthen economic ties with Africa. The Chinese government became Africa’s largest international trading partner in 2009, according to the South African Institute … Continue reading
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