SOUTH AFRICA

The opposition Democratic Alliance increased its share to almost one-quarter of the electorate.

Brazil might have to add public safety to its long "to do" list before the soccer tournament's June 12 kickoff.

“One of the key features of the African digital renaissance is that it is increasingly homegrown,” says World Bank specialist.

South Africa has lost the title of biggest African economy, but the nation that replaced it has a lot to do to spread its wealth more evenly.

The co-founder of South African incubator Springlab brings IBTimes up to speed on the startup scene there.

Poor residents are pushed out as South Africa's gentrifying metropolis positions itself as a model of African urban redevelopment.

Facebook purchased WhatsApp for $19 billion, which currently has about 500 million active monthly users, compared to 355 million on WeChat.

Kandi Burruss may have just married Todd Tucker, but "Real Housewives of Atlanta" fans are already wondering if she's pregnant.

After decades of turmoil, Angola is on the verge of catapulting to the top ranks of the world’s energy economy.

One of Nigeria's appeals is a debt-to-GDP ratio under 11 percent, according to Verod Capital.

The South African sprinter was accused of evading questions over the murder of Reeva Steenkamp.

Foreign runners made their debut at Pyongyang’s annual marathon Sunday as North Korea sprinted toward its own ambitious tourism goals.

Adam Scott would be ahead by a stroke if not for his tee shot at the par-3 No. 12 coming up short of the green, and taking an unkind bounce on the rough into the adjacent pond.

Like other World Cup hosts before it, the country will not gain its investment back anytime soon, and it may not be ready in time.

The 2014 Masters gets underway on Thursday morning.

Rhinoceros poaching in Africa is on the rise, and experts debate whether legalizing trade in their horns could help save the animals.

It was the second day on the witness stand for Oscar Pistorius.

Oscar Pistorius took the stand on Monday in an emotional testimony.

Nigeria has just displaced South Africa as the world's most robust economy, but problems persist.

After decades of congestion in Johannesburg, two media outlets will use drones to help listeners and viewers avoid heavy traffic.

The Brazilian government has promised big economic benefits from hosting the World Cup, but will they pan out?