Madagascan parties have signed an agreement allowing the return of Marc Ravalomanana whose 2009 ouster plunged the country into political paralysis.
South African politicians joined hundreds of people who marched outside Parliament to protest against the controversial secrecy Bill.
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/ 17 September 2011
Somalia has banned foreign aid workers and journalists from entering areas controlled by al-Shabaab insurgents, in fear of attacks on them.
Ireland produced the first major upset of the World Cup with a 15-6 victory over Australia, pushing Ireland up to first place in pool C.
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/ 17 September 2011
More than 1 000 floating nude Israelis posed for a mass photoshoot to boost a campaign to have the sea recognised as one of the world wonders.
Jamaican sprint kings Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake sprinted to landmark times at the Diamond League — Bolt running the fastest 100m this year.
US President Barack Obama’s job approval rating continued its downward spiral on Friday, dropping to 43% while his disapproval rating soared to 50%.
The Springboks romped to a masterful 49-3 victory over Fiji in their second World Cup group D game on Saturday in Wellington.
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/ 17 September 2011
A South African man who attempted to defraud British tax authorities of almost R58-million was sentenced to four years in prison in London.
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/ 17 September 2011
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina bowed to foreign pressure and signed a political road map that allows for the return of Marc Ravalomanana.