Zuma celebrates Sisulu, the 'outstanding patriot'

Albertina Sisulu's name has become synonymous with the struggle for freedom, justice, human rights and dignity, the president said at her funeral.

Machel: 'Can't move ahead while millions left behind'

The majority of Africans were not benefiting from the continent's economic recovery, women and child rights activist Graça Machel said on Wednesday.

Activists in Africa seek govt funds to fight Aids

African doctors and rights activists are pressing their governments to spend more on health as part of a campaign to stop children from getting Aids.

Graça Machel tells Britain: Stay out of Africa

One of Africa's most eminent political figures has condemned Britain for taking a patronising "big brother" attitude to its former colonies.

Mandela, Machel named heroes of children's rights

Human rights advocate Nelson Mandela and his wife have won a global award for helping to promote children's rights over the past 10 years.

America’s first lady and ours

What is the meaning of Michelle Obama and Who can be our Michelle Obama?

'Hear us, we have suffered enough'

Southern African leaders have failed miserably in saving Zimbabweans from a government that has lost all legitimacy, Graça Machel says.

Odinga calls for intervention in Zimbabwe

Foreign troops should prepare to intervene in Zimbabwe to end a worsening humanitarian crisis, the Kenyan prime minister said on Sunday.

Elders push on with efforts to aid Zimbabwe

Kofi Annan, Jimmy Carter and Graça Machel visited a church housing Zimbabwean refugees on Sunday as they continued efforts to ease the crisis.

Carter 'very disappointed' at Zim snub

Zimbabwe said it blocked the Elders from visiting on a humanitarian mission because they had not properly consulted with officials before the trip.

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