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World Bank still backs DR Congo Inga III hydro project

WASHINGTON - The World Bank said Wednesday that it remained in support of the Inga III Congo River hydroelectric project, despite postponing an official board review of financial support.

Shame on you President Khama

Dr Ian Khathu-MathuthuOne should be forgiven to think that being a bachelor at 60, without being divorced or widowed is in itself, a serious social and genetic disorder. One wonders why Ian Khama does not see himself as an odd character, someone out of sync with societal values. Strange isn’t it? Sh...

Egypt charter opens road for Sisi but youths alienated

CAIRO - The approval of Egypt's constitution bolsters the powerful army chief but a large number of youths who helped topple two presidents within three years shunned the vote on the new charter.

Egypt awaits results on key post-Morsi vote

CAIRO - Egypt awaited Thursday results of a referendum on a new constitution that could launch a presidential bid by the army chief, with initial tallies indicating overwhelming support for the charter.

Morsi scorned as Egyptians line up to vote

CAIRO - Egyptians lined up in numbers to vote Tuesday on a new constitution many said they had not read but would approve anyway in support of the army's ouster of Islamist president Mohamed Morsi.