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In this March 20, 2018 photo, a man walks past buildings in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa. The blockbuster film &quot;Black Panther&quot; has created a new compelling vision of Africa as a continent of smart, technologically savvy people with cool clothes living in a futuristic city amid stunning landscapes. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

‘Black Panther’ fans can find glimpses of Wakanda in Africa

By ANDREW MELDRUM - Associated Press

Danai Gurira speaks as the cast of “Black Panther” arrives at the South Africa premiere on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, in Johannesburg. (AP Photo/Cara Anna)

Tears, exuberance as ‘Black Panther’ opens across Africa

By CARA ANNA - Associated Press

Cyril Ramaphosa was sworn in as South African president on Thursday after the resignation Wednesday of Jacob Zuma. (Associated Press)

Cyril Ramaphosa replaces Jacob Zuma as South Africa president

By Geoff Hill - Special to The Washington Times

South African President Jacob Zuma (left) clings to power with former ally and designated heir apparent Cyril Ramaphosa waiting in the wings to take over the troubled African National Congress. Mr. Ramaphosa won election in ANC to cause the power struggle. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

South Africa’s tale of two presidents a riveting read

By Geoff Hill — Special to The Washington Times

Zimbabwean army commander Constantino Chiwenga Harare held a press conference Monday in Harare, where he threatened to step in to calm political tensions over President Robert Mugabe's firing of his deputy. A day later, armored personnel carriers were seen outside the capital. (Associated Press)

The Latest: Zimbabwe’s war vets praise army’s actions

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2017 file photo, Pittsburgh Pirates' Gift Ngoepe walks off the field after a workout at baseball spring training in Bradenton, Fla. Ngoepe made history on April 26 when he became the first African to play Major League Baseball. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

In a baseball backwater, Ngoepe found a field and a dream

By GERALD IMRAY - Associated Press

Demonstrators on motorbikes protest against South African President Jacob Zuma in Pretoria, South Africa, Friday, April 7, 2017. South Africans are gathering for nationwide demonstrations against Zuma, whose dismissal of the finance minister fueled concerns over government corruption and economic weakness. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

Jacob Zuma, South African president, holds firm despite challenges

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In this photo taken Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, recruits at the Southern African Wildlife College on the edge of Kruger National Park in South Africa explain conditions in the wild during their attempts to track poachers. As teams of poachers stalk rhinos and elephants in the park, wildlife officials are turning to nearby communities to help stop the slaughter by using local knowledge to deter poachers, not join them. (AP Photo/Denis Farrell)

Top African wildlife park looks to villages to stop poachers

By CARA ANNA - Associated Press

Leader of the official opposition Democratic Alliance Mmusi Maimane talks to the press at the election results center in Pretoria, South Africa, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. Since South Africa's first all-race election in 1994, the African National Congress party has had widespread support on the strength of its successful fight against white-minority rule. But this is its worst-ever election showing after corruption scandals and a stagnant economy that has frustrated the urban middle class. "The tide in our country is turning," the leader of the leading opposition party says.(AP Photo/Herman Verwey)

South Africa’s ruling party suffers biggest election setback

By Cara Anna - Associated Press

South Africa's Bryan Habana waves to the crowd after the Rugby World Cup quarterfinal match between South Africa and Wales at Twickenham Stadium, London, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015. South Africa won the match 23-19. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Habana tribute to South African teacher killed by gang

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The hands of displaced foreign nationals are photographed as they stand outside a shelter for displaced foreigners in east of Johannesburg, South Africa, Tuesday, April 21, 2015. The South African army has been deployed to areas in that remain volatile after a spate of attacks targeting immigrants, the defense minister announced on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

South Africa to deploy army to end anti-immigrant attacks

By LYNSEY CHUTEL - Associated Press

Residents protest what high electricity prices in Ekangala, located near the South African capital of Pretoria. South Africans are unhappy about electricity cuts that have plagued the country since early December, and the rolling blackouts could spell trouble for the ruling African National Congress at the ballot box. (Associated Press)

South Africa power blackouts problematic for ANC as poor claim unfair targeting

By Geoff Hill - Special to The Washington Times

FILE - In this Tuesday, July 8, 2014 file photo Oscar Pistorius sits in the dock in Pretoria, South Africa, at his murder trial for the shooting death of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on St. Valentine's Day, 2013. In newspaper reports Pistorius has been accused of an aggressive altercation at a Johannesburg nightclub he visited at the weekend. A spokeswoman for the Pistorius family said an argument ensued and the athlete, who is free on bail, soon left the club. He had been seated in a quiet booth in the VIP section, she said in a statement. (AP Photo/Alon Skuy, Pool, File)

Oscar Pistorius in barroom altercation in Johannesburg

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

A woman sells chicken feet at a market in Atteridgeville, west of Pretoria. South African President Jacob Zuma said Monday that he anticipates an election victory this week. (Associated Press)

South Africa’s ruling ANC party sees popularity on decline as elections near

By Geoff Hill — Special to The Washington Times