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Bush expands sanctions against Zimbabwe WASHINGTON - President Bush signed an executive order on Friday to expand sanctions against individuals and organizations in Zimbabwe associated with what he calls the "illegitimate" regime of Preside... (photo: UN / Mark Garten ) The News & Observer Government Photos President Washington Zimbabwe |
Somali opposition leader won't rule out fighting U.N. peacekeepers NAIROBI, Kenya - Somalia's new opposition leader said Friday his supporters could take up arms against U.N. peacekeepers slated for the lawless country if they side with the country's weak government.... (photo: AP /Matthew Lee, Pool) San Diego Africa Leader Peacekeepers Photos Security Somalia |
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Zimbabwe crisis shadows SAfrica-EU summit | Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe (right) and his South African counterpart Thabo Mbeki are seen here at Harare international airport on July 21. South Africa and the ... (photo: European Parlement) Turkish Press EU Photos Politics Southafrica Zimbabwe |
Zuma trial will be a 'campaign tool' | The fanfare around ANC President Jacob Zuma's upcoming court appearance could lend itself to a degree of electioneering for the ANC, according to his supporters. | Pro-... (photo: AP Photo / Jerome Delay, File) Independent online Campaign Court Photos Politics World |
Zanu-PF reveals its cards | By Nelson Banya | Harare - Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's ruling party will not accept a power-sharing deal that fails to recognise his re-election or seeks to re... (photo: (AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi)) Independent online Election Mugabe Photos Politics President |
The Harare handshake: Soft power, Africa style | : When Zimbabwe's political rivals posed for the cameras in a remarkable handshake in Harare a few days ago, the message resonated far beyond Africa. | After months of ... (photo: AP / Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi) International Herald Tribune Africa Harare Photos Politics Zimbabwe |
Sudan's Beshir pledges peace in Darfur EL GENEINA, Sudan - Sudanese President Omar al-Beshir paraded as a man of peace on Thursday as he wrapped up a heavily protected tour of Darfur. | Wearing a safari suit, ... (photo: AP / Abd Raouf) Middle East Online Darfur Peace Photos Pledges Slideshow Sudan |
Air Mauritius aircraft catches fire on takeoff, but 252 on board safe | NEW DELHI (AP) - A plane taking off from New Delhi's main airport caught fire forcing all 252 passengers and crew to escape through an emergency exit, airport officials... (photo: Creative Commons / ) The Star Delhi Fire Mauritius Photos Travel |
Warning of food crisis in eastern Africa | Rising food prices are putting millions of people in East Africa at risk of severe hunger and destitution, the UK-based charity Oxfam has warned. | Droughts, war and po... (photo: P.Virot/WHO photo) Nation Aid E Africa Food Photos Poverty |
Maserati goes large in Bryanston NINE months after the unveiling of the highly acclaimed Granturismo, Maserati is introducing the Granturismo S, the ultimate expression of the Trident coupé's spor... (photo: Maserati Dealers) Business Day Africa Market Motor Photos Sports |
Global AIDS bill headed to Bush WASHINGTON - The House voted Thursday to triple money to fight AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis around the world, giving new life and new punch to a program credited with s... (photo: White House / Chris Greenberg) The News & Observer Africa Aids Bush Photos Washington |