Zambia players hold the trophy of the African Cup of Nations after their final soccer match against Ivory Coast at Stade de L'Amitie in Libreville, Gabon, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

Zambia the African Champions was held in Angola

Zambia players hold the trophy of the African Cup of Nations after their final soccer match against Ivory Coast at Stade de L'Amitie in Libreville, Gabon, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Francois Mori) African champions Zambia were held to a goalless draw by hosts Angola on Wednesday in their first More...

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Ethnic South Sudanese board a plane to fly home at Sudan's Khartoum airport, May 14, 2012.

The first group South Sudanese Stuck in North Airlifted to Juba

Ethnic South Sudanese board a plane to fly home at Sudan's Khartoum airport, May 14, 2012. JUBA – A flight carrying the first group of South Sudanese nationals from Sudan landed in the capital Juba on Monday to cheering crowds. Travel plans for these returnees changed several times due to fluctuations More...

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Supporters of Zambia"s opposition Patriotic Front party leader Michael Sata carry his posters outside the Supreme Court of Zambia in Lusaka September 23, 2008, after Sata filed in his nominations for the presidential by-election.

Zambia’s President Accuses Foreign Diplomats of Meddling

Supporters of Zambia"s opposition Patriotic Front party leader Michael Sata carry his posters outside the Supreme Court of Zambia in Lusaka September 23, 2008, after Sata filed in his nominations for the presidential by-election. Zambian President Michael Sata has warned foreign diplomats against More...

On May 11, 2012 // in Daily News, Hottest News, News, Southern Africa, Zambia // # 0
Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe meets Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai during the Defence Forces celebrations at National Heroes' Acre in Harare

Zimbabwe critical of S Africa ruling on abuse

Zimbabwe’s justice minister has denounced a South African court ruling that would allow prosecutions related to alleged torture under President Robert Mugabe. “The ruling brings the South African justice system into disrepute. No specifics have been identified, because they should have laid More...

Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive of Nigeria's Dangote Group speaks during the final session of the World Economic Forum on Africa meeting in Cape Town June 6, 2008. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings (SOUTH AFRICA)

Africa’s Richest Man Aliko Dangote May Sell Off Food Business

Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive of Nigeria's Dangote Group speaks during the final session of the World Economic Forum on Africa meeting in Cape Town June 6, 2008. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings (SOUTH AFRICA) Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, may be planning to sell off his controlling More...

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Freed by kindappers in Mali, Albert Vilalta (r) and Roque Pascual after arriving at the airport in Prat Llobregat, Spain, Aug. 24, 2010. African Jihadist Group Threatens To Kill Spanish Hostage

DAKAR – An extremist group in West Africa is reportedly threatening to kill a Spanish hostage seized in..

ICC prosecutor OK with delay to trial of Kenyans

The ICC"s prosecutor Fatou Bensouda speaks during a news conference after a meeting with President Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, June 28, 2011. The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor said on Wednesday he would not oppose a delay to the start of a trial of four prominent Kenyans, including two leading presidential hopefuls, accused of...

Gaddafi’s son refusing defence lawyer – Libya

Arrested: Sair al-Islam Gaddafi sitting with his captors in Obari airport on Saturday Former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi’s son has refused to appoint a Libyan lawyer to defend him against accusations of murder and torture during a crackdown on a revolt against his father’s rule,...

Candidate for French socialist party (PS) primary vote for France's 2012 presidential election Fran s Hollande waves next to his girlfriend Valerie  Trierweiler (R) as he leaves a campaign visit  in Voutezac, on October 15, 2011, south western France, on the eve of the vote's second round. AFP PHOTO PIERRE ANDRIEU        (Photo credit should read PIERRE ANDRIEU/AFP/GettyImages) Francois Hollande: The France’s first Socialist President sworn in

PARIS – Mr Francois Hollande (picture) was sworn in as France’s first Socialist President in 17 years in..

Transgender Miss Universe Canada ready for show down

Jenna Talackova, the first transgender Miss Universe contestant, is seen during a photo shoot at the Sandman Signature Hotel in Toronto on Saturday, May 12, 2012, in advance of next Saturday's Miss Universe Canada pageant. Photograph by: Aaron Vincent Elkaim , The Canadian Press The Canadian transgender Miss Universe contestant who sparked global media attention when she was disqualified from the pageant was all smiles at a Toronto photo...

Obama’s gay stance splits Asia

Patrons walk by the Stonewall Inn, a historic gay bar in Greenwich Village, after President Barack Obama announced his support for gay marriage. US President Barack Obama’s ground-breaking support for same-sex marriage was met with applause from beleaguered gay rights campaigners in Asia on Thursday, but also with...
  • Diamond deals in the Congo

    Mr Osombo says all he needed to set up shop was an eye for the best quality diamonds and some capital What makes an entrepreneur? The BBC’s Thomas Hubert and Tom Santorelli spoke to Gabriel Osombo, a diamond trader in an open-air diamond market...
  • Fleeing from Sudan’s Nuba Mountains

    Many mothers arrive at the camp with undernourished children They arrive here in small groups – mothers with belongings balanced on weary heads, often carrying a baby too, with a few children...

Rome Masters 2012: Andy Murray loses to Richard Gasquet after winning the first set

ANDY MURRAY came off second-best against a determined Richard Gasquet in the Rome Masters today. The 25-year-old Scot claimed the first set on a tie-break but Gasquet battled his way back into the match to...

Emirates Cut Fares for Ethiopian customers

2 One of the world’s fastest growing airlines, Emirate, has announced special fares to Ethiopian customers..

A journey through South Africa’s stunning Zulu Kingdom

zulu.org.za Kingdom’s historical borders offer adventure travelers spectacular sights Author: By George Webster CNN CNN) -..

On safari in South Africa

The Kariega Game Reserve boasts 9000 ha of land by the ocean and is home to many creatures. Picture: Sam Vincent National Features The Kariega Game Reserve boasts 9000 ha of land by the ocean and is home..

How to Do Malawi in a “Mini”

How to Do Malawi in a "Mini" by Sarah Duff, Getaway South Africa A bright blue Mini Countryman with racing stripes was..