Citizens casually rob businesses as police stand by, seemingly powerless; arrest of former president sparks greatest crisis since apartheid era

Breakthrough comes after years of unsuccessful talks regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, which became so heated at times that some feared military conflict

Infections skyrocket with at least 12,000 recorded daily; alcohol prohibition intended to reduce pressure on overcrowded hospitals, which are turning away patients

Antonio Guterres says up to 1.6 billion could be left destitute, $8.5 trillion wiped out of global output; US and China absent from video conference on world economy

Country leads Africa with 15,515 confirmed infections, 263 deaths; has been under one of world's strictest lockdowns since late March

African Union chairman says White House proposal violates multiple UN resolutions, was prepared without international coordination and 'tramples on rights of Palestinians'

A month after confirming intention to downgrade Tel Aviv embassy to liaison office, Cyril Ramaphosa hails Startup Nation as 'leading by leaps and bounds'

Party highly critical of Israel set to remain in power, but with diminished support amid widespread allegations of corruption