President Barack Obama has maintained his attack against congressional Republicans over his jobs bill, upping pressure before it faces a vote.
IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde has held talks in Paris with President Nicolas Sarkozy on a crunch weekend for the European debt crisis.
Zambian President Michael Sata will not travel to Malawi for a regional summit because his counterpart hasn’t apologised for having him expelled
Hundreds of mourners gathered for the funeral of Kenyan environmentalist and Nobel laureate Wangari Maathai at a park in central Nairobi.
The Dalai Lama has accused China’s rulers of creating a climate of fear, lies and censorship during a video link-up in Cape Town.
Murowa Diamonds has ceded 51% of its equity to Zimbabwe to comply with a new law giving local blacks majority shares in foreign companies.
Gauteng Chairperson Paul Mashatile says passing the required grade at the ANC political school should be a minimum requirement for seeking office.
Fighters loyal to Libya’s interim government are battling for full control of Muammar Gaddafi’s birthplace where diehards are holed up.
A rejuvenated France ran up a 16-point lead in the first half and held on to beat an error-prone England 19-12 at Eden Park on Saturday.
Minister in the Presidency Trevor Manuel said all individuals with power over political processes should be open to scrutiny, including Julius Malema.