Brazil to cancel $900m debt to strengthen ties with Africa

Brazil has said it plans to cancel $900-million worth of debt in 12 African countries, as part of a broader strategy to boost ties with the continent. comments (4)

Sudan suspends two newspapers as it clamps down on the media

Sudan's security services have suspended the country's two biggest newspapers to punish them for reporting on army operations, say editors. comments (0)

ANC: Africa's economic independence is still an ideal

In celebrating Africa Day, the ANC has said the quest for economic independence and development in Africa remains an ideal. comments (6)

Africa Day: Extravagant celebration of 50 years of unity

African leaders have opened celebrations for the 50th jubilee of the continental bloc with Africa's problems set aside for a day to mark progress. comments (4)

Rights group 'up in arms' as Botswana plans to evict Bushmen

Botswana's government will next week remove hundreds of Bushmen from their land to make way for a wildlife park, claims an indigenous rights group. comments (3)

Defence confirms SA troops sent to countries around CAR

Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has confirmed that South Africa had deployed troops in countries neighbouring the Central African Republic. comments (15)

River could light up the continent

New hydropower projects in the DRC will benefit big users, but locals might be left off the grid. comments (0)

Africa: On a human rights mission

A Senegalese activist blames poverty and underdevelopment for Africa's instability. comments (0)

Leased farm dogs Chombo

Zimbabwean minister Ignatius Chombo has been implicated in another scandal involving land and this time his lawyer is part of it. comments (0)

Pan-African HQ stuck in the mud

The proposed R700-million building in Midrand which will host the meetings of the Pan-African Parliament is still just a big hole in the ground. comments (0)