africa political

Vice President Kamala Harris Kicks Off African Tour As Admin Seeks To Strengthen Relations

The Vice President’s diplomatic skills will be under scrutiny as she works to rebuild ties within and throughout the continent.
03/27/2023
Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela Dies at 95

Mandela has passed away.
12/05/2013

African Leaders Envision Promising Future

At meeting with Obama, leaders tout a new day.
03/29/2013

Obama Tackles Gun Control, Immigration and African Development

The president makes appeal for gun law reform.
03/28/2013
Catherine Samba-Panza

Ladies First: Female Heads of State

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BET.com Chats With Face 2 Face Africa Magazine Creators

Sandra Appiah and Isaac Boateng will share Africa's stories.
01/17/2013
Jacob Zuma, President of South Africa - When Nelson Mandela died last year, Obama was one of many leaders invited to speak at his service. South Africa plays a major political role in Africa. If the U.S can build relations with them, maybe relations with other African nations could be enhanced as well.(Photo: Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

Africa Wants Entry to U.N. Halls of Power

President Jacob Zuma asks leaders for a seat at the table.
10/03/2012
Julius Malema

Fire Starter: South Africa’s Julius Malema Speaks for the People

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John Mahama, Ghana

Ghana's New Leader Talks Africa's Future

The Root interviewed John Mahama before Ghana's tragedy.
07/24/2012
Fractured State - For the past two decades, Somalia has been dogged with the problems of piracy, terrorism and famine. As violence heightens and oil raises the stakes, BET.com takes a look at what issues Somalia must face on its road to stability. —Naeesa Aziz The East-African nation of Somalia has struggled to establish stability since President Siad Barre was overthrown in 1991. The country now functions without a central government and largely under the control of militia groups and clans. (Photo: Radu Sigheti/Reuters)

Situation Somalia

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DJ Tony Okungbowa: "Acting Is My First Love"

DJ Tony is following his passion for film in Restless City.
04/27/2012