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ARTICLES:
South Africans Worry Over 'Tata' Mandela
A recent hospital stay has residents anxious about his health and its impact on the country's future.
2 South Africans Making an Impact at Home
Florence Ngobeni-Allen promotes HIV/AIDS education; Amon Maseko encourages job-skills training.
Obama's Win: Why Some Africans Cared
Despite their own pressing problems, locals on the continent still take an interest in U.S. politics.
South Africa's Vision of a New World Order
Though relations with the United States are solid, the country wants its economic voice heard.
Africa Wants Entry to UN Halls of Power
South Africa's Jacob Zuma fancies a bigger role for the continent on the Security Council. Will he get his wish?
S. African Miner Protest Shows Deep Conflicts
The police shooting of strikers reveals how money and power divide the country.
Rarely a Gold Medal for African Nations
Poverty and politics keep many of the continent's athletes from reaching the podium at the Games.
Indie Runner Carries South Sudan's Hopes
Guor Marial waves the Olympic flag now, but the country hopes to fly its own colors in 2016.
London 2012: Black Locals Feel Forgotten
The Root Exclusive: In the shadow of Olympic Park, neighborhood residents talk broken promises.
