G8 leaders pressure African leaders on Zimbabwe
G8 leaders pressure African leaders on Zimbabwe
G8 leaders pressure African leaders on Zimbabwe
G8 leaders pressure African leaders on Zimbabwe
Africa dominates early G8 talks
Africa dominates early G8 talks.
G-8 summit opens with African focus
President Bush is attending his last G-8 where the focus of the first day of meetings is Africa. Climate change and the global food crisis are also expected to top the agenda at the annual summit. (July 7)
Bush prepares for final G-8 summit
The issues are as difficult as ever, but the conditions are likely to be more conducive to agreement as President George Bush attends his eighth and final economic summit of industrial democracies. (July 4)
Apartheid's over? Not for South African black salary earners
Apartheid is abolished in South Africa, but clearly it still exists for salaries. A recent study shows that white South Africans still earn about five times more than blacks.
South Africa fights to protect its tourism industry
The recent wave of xenophobic violence in South Africa has tarnished the image of the country as a holiday destination but the tourist industry are still hopeful of attracting 10 million visitors in 2010.
Africa urged to act on Zimbabwe
The UN has urged African leaders at a key summit in Egypt to try to negotiate a solution to the crisis in Zimbabwe.
Africa told to act on Zimbabwe
The UN has urged leaders at the AU summit to help towards a solution to solve problems in Zimbabwe.
Mugabe sworn in after widely discredited election
Mugabe sworn in after widely discredited election
Low turnout, voter intimidation mar Zimbabwe election
Early turnout low as Zimbabweans vote in controversial election
Fears loom as Zimbabwe election gets underway
Fears loom as Zimbabwe election gets underway
Fears loom as Zimbabwe election gets underway
Fears loom as Zimbabwe election gets underway
Zimbabwean immigrants hope crisis will grant them status
Many Zimbabweans will follow their country's presidential run-off elections on Friday from abroad. Fleeing the economic crisis and the increased violence of the past months, hundreds of thousands of them are seeking refuge in neighbouring South Africa.
Africa leaders seek Zimbabwe plan
Southern African leaders have held an emergency meeting to discuss the Zimbabwe crisis.
International leaders rally around Tsvangarai
Leaders from the U.S. to Europe and Asia are urging leaders in Africa to do more to help quell the political turmoil raging in Zimbabwe. (June 24)
S Africa plans camps closure
The South African government is making plans to close camps housing victims of xenophobic violence.
Mugabe's Reign Of Terror
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe claimed, "Only god will remove me from power." And, as Richard Roth reports, his violent regime is close to claiming five more years of power.
South Africa honours victims of violence
South Africa is observing a national day of mourning Tuesday in honour of the victims, who died in a recent wave of violence. 62 people were killed, many of whom were foreigners. Some of the tens of thousands of people displaced by the mobs are returning to their homes.
Harper risks tainting legacy by ignoring Africa: Bono
Harper risks tainting legacy by ignoring Africa: Bono
South Africa: A month after the riots
One month after xenophobic riots in South Africa, thousands of displaced people still live in very difficult conditions.
Bono, Geldof hammer G8 for aid "disgrace"
High profile rockers-turned-campaigners Bob Geldof and Bono on Wednesday hammered G8 countries for falling far behind in aid pledges to Africa and urged France to take a stand as next EU president to end the "disgrace".
Heavy rain hits south China, forces evacuation
Top Story: Heavy rain hits south China, forces evacuation Chinese minister outlines priorities in global efforts for food security Democratic People's Republic of Korea vows to boost economic, trade co-op with China 19 less likely to survive as more efforts put in helicopter hunt Potential landslides force thousands to evacuate in quake-hit area More than 30,000 in China's SW quake zone still without water HK stocks weaken 1.04% on mainland shares China to float 20 bln yuan treasury bonds next week Chinese shares end 1.93% lower, dragged down by heavyweights China's Huawei seeks to expand services in E Africa Southern Airlines to suspend 8 flights
11-year-old rolls up $10K for African school
11-year-old rolls up $10K for African school
Fighting Insurgents In Africa
The fight against al Qaeda and other extremist groups has expanded into Africa. The U.S. is working to strengthen local militias but, as Allen Pizzey reports, the task has been met with suspicion.
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