Six months ago China’s state media was lauding North Korea as a great place to invest as both countries tried to promote a cross-border economic zone.
The ACT Brumbies stretched their unbeaten start to Super Rugby to three matches with a 35-6 win over the New South Wales Waratahs.
Venezuala will hold an election on April 14, as acting President Nicolas Maduro tries to benefit from an emotional outpouring for Hugo Chávez.
The party of Zimbabwe’s Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai is concerned about the "hygiene" and integrity of crucial elections expected later this year.
Former President Nelson Mandela has been admitted to hospital for a scheduled medical check-up, the presidency said.
Kaizer Chiefs have played to a goalless draw against Orlando Pirates in the Soweto derby at FNB Stadium.
Afriforum has said it plans to approach the ANC and initiate a dialogue to discuss "continued offensive utterances" about Afrikaners and Christianity.
Miss Russia has contradicted President Putin by denouncing the jailing of members of punk band Pussy Riot, who performed a protest song in a church.
The headquarters of the Egyptian Football Association and a police officers’ club were torched following sentencing over a football riot last year.
ANC Nelson Mandela Bay’s regional chairperson in the Eastern Cape, Nceba Faku has resigned, stating he plans to focus on his business.