World
African Union: 50 years on
This week marks the 50th year since the founding of a continent-wide organisation that spearheaded efforts to liberate Africa from colonial masters. ... Full story
South African Defence Force trained some DRC M23 rebels
CAPE TOWN - A startling revelation has been made in Parliament - some of the Democratic Republic of Congo's M23 rebels are former trainees of the SANDF. ... Full story
Britain investigating possible Nigerian link in London attack
LONDON - Britain is investigating a possible Nigerian link to attackers suspected of hacking a soldier to death in London while shouting Islamic slogans, two sources with knowledge of the investigation told Reuters on condition of anonymity. ... Full story
Sata offers Robert Mugabe food aid, faces revolt at home
HARARE - Zambian president Michael Sata, who has offered grain to Zimbabwe for next to free, faces a revolt at home for adopting measures which could increase hunger. ... Full story
Malawi sells presidential jet
Malawi's presidential jet has been auctioned off to a Virgin Islands company for $15-million after the government disposed of it to raise funds. ... Full story
Obama to travel to Africa in late June
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, will travel to Senegal, South Africa and Tanzania in late June and early July to reinforce U.S. ties with countries in sub-Saharan Africa, the White House said on Monday. ... Full story
Mandela sued by his own daughters
Johannesburg - Nelson Mandela’s daughters Makaziwe and Zenani Mandela are suing their father for the rights of his artworks and control of his millions. ... Full story
Can al-Jazeera win hearts and minds in the US?
The pan-Arab news giant is laying the groundwork for the launch of al-Jazeera America after its purchase of Current TV, a struggling US cable channel. ... Full story
Klitschko leads 15 000 protesters demanding release of ex-PM
Ukraine's world boxing champion Vitali Klitschko has led protesters through the streets of Kiev demanding the release of jailed former prime minister. ... Full story
Mandela family fall out as lawyers argue over legacy
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa Nelson Mandela said to be furious with daughters for trying to manipulate trusts to advance their businesses ... Full story
