Same-sex couples in Tasmania will be able to legally adopt children, after the state's Upper…
Nelson Mandela condition worsens as Zuma cancels trip
South African President Jacob Zuma has cancelled a trip to Mozambique on Thursday after visiting…
Rio Tinto suspends coal exports from Mozambique
The mining giant Rio Tinto has suspended coal exports from northwest Mozambique, the company said.
Mozambique’s Renamo ex-rebels blamed for deadly attacks
At least two people have been killed in attacks suspected to have been carried out…
South African new party Agang to challenge ANC
A new political party has been launched in South Africa to challenge President Jacob Zuma's…
At least 15 killed in grenade attack in northern Kenya
At least 15 people were killed in a grenade attack on Sunday in a remote…
Egyptian army ‘ready to intervene to stop conflict’
The army in Egypt has warned it will not allow the country to descend into…
Islamist governor of Egypt’s Luxor quits after uproar
The new governor of Egypt's Luxor province has resigned amid controversy over his links to…
Mugabe heads to Singapore for health check ahead of election
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe left for a medical check-up in Singapore on Tuesday, his spokesman…
CAR gold miners killed in pit collapse
At least 37 gold miners have died after heavy rains caused a pit collapse in…