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WEDNESDAY, 01 MAY 2024, 07:39

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China has big plans for its space program

Sunday at 23:26 PM, via NPR

China launched three astronauts into space last week while Secretary of State Antony Blinken was visiting the country. Likely a coincidence, it still stood as a reminder of China’s lofty space goals.

30 years of democracy in South Africa

Sunday at 23:26 PM, via NPR

This weekend marks 30 years since Nelson Mandela was elected president of South Africa, officially ending the country’s era of apartheid. NPR’s Scott Detrow talks with journalist Redi Thlabi.

30 years since the end of apartheid, is South Africa still an emblem of democracy?

Sunday at 22:38 PM, via NPR

Three decades ago, South Africa held its first democratic election, closing the door on the apartheid era. And Nelson Mandela was elected its first Black president.Today, the country is still led by Mandela’s political party – the African National Congress. But polls show that voters are growing increasingly dissatisfied with the party’s leadership, and next month’s national elections could...

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