Fire, Prince Charles and flooding: World in Photos, July 13
A look at the top photos from around the globe. source
South Africa in crisis after former president jailed
ABC News’ Ian Pannell reports on the violent protests that have left more than 100 people dead in South Africa after former President Jacob Zuma was jailed over racketeering and…
Nigeria men’s basketball team hopes for Olympic glory
ABC News’ Kenneth Moton reports on Nigeria’s men’s basketball squad, which upset Team USA in an exhibition game ahead of the Olympics, highlighting the growth of the sport in Africa.…
A war over land and identity in South Africa: Part 1
A government proposal sparks racial tensions between white and black South Africans, suggesting the government should seize land from white owners, without payment. source
Details emerge on the rescue mission to free hostages in Burkina Faso
The hostages were rescued during a raid by 20 French commandos. source
New details of American woman freed in West Africa
U.S. officials confirmed no one was aware the woman, whose identity is not publicly known, was among the hostages until she was rescued by French forces. source
Mystery grows over hostage rescue in West Africa
The American woman among four people saved revealed little information to authorities about herself or how she was captured. source
Schwarzenegger kicked by man but won’t press charges
The action star and former California governor was kicked in the back by a man while at an event in South Africa. source
US envoy to Africa to meet military leaders as deadly protests erupt in Sudan
The turmoil comes following the ousting of President Omar al-Bashir and his 30-year rule. #Sudan #News #Africa #ABCNews source
Great-grandmother, 89, becomes oldest person to summit Kilimanjaro
Anne Lorimor became the oldest woman to reach the top of Africa’s highest mountain at the age of 85 but decided to go back when someone beat her record. source