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Enthusiasm over 'brother' Obama on the rise in Africa

LAGOS, Nigeria - The performers pounded on animal-skin drums, the singer howled praise for Barack Obama, and the audience of fist-bumping supporters of the U.S. presidential candidate joined in the chorus: "We can do it! Yes we can!" More »

Zimbabwe leader jeered at parliament opening

HARARE, Zimbabwe - Zimbabwe's opposition heckled and jeered at Robert Mugabe in a rare show of defiance when the president opened parliament last Tuesday with traditional pomp and his familiar denunciations of the West. More »

Zimbabwe doctors' advice: Don't get sick

HARARE, Zimbabwe - The advice of doctors to Zimbabweans is, don't get sick. If you do, don't count on hospitals - they're short of drugs and functioning equipment. More »