Fears are growing that foreign funding of Syria’s rebels could lead to conflict in Turkey, Lebanon and beyond.
A New York hedge fund "loaned" the millions Zanu-PF needed to crush the opposition Movement for Democratic Change’s victory in the 2008 elections.
The London Olympic Games have squeezed out every drop of emotion from the athletes, coaches and viewers, writes Luke Alfred.
Twenty-two-year-old Mitta Lebaka has dedicated her life to helping child burn survivors like herself.
Madonna is the latest in a long list of global stars who have come out to support the trio, using a concert in Moscow to condemn their persecution.
Zwelinzima Vavi says the ANC has been unable to reassert the organisation’s mission and strategic vision.
The ANC’s factional battles came to a head this week, with analysts warning that recent chaos in the Eastern Cape might be a taste of things to come.
A big expansion of Antarctica’s ice almost a million years ago may help scientists predict modern climate change, a study has shown.
South Africa’s Sifiso Nhlapo has failed to make it through to the quarterfinals of the BMX racing event at the London Olympic Games.
Madagascar’s Andry Rajoelina and ousted leader Marc Ravalomanana have failed to agree during talks aimed at ending three years of political crisis.