136 killed in tribal clashes in Sudan's Darfur
2013-07-30 19:27:19
At least 136 people were killed in tribal clashes in Sudan's Darfur region
Mandela remains in critical but stable condition
2013-07-30 19:08:01
Former South African President Nelson Mandela still remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital in Pretoria, and continues to show improvement.
Official on mediation mission to Egypt
2013-07-30 10:27:38
The EU's foreign policy chief was in Cairo on Monday, the first senior overseas envoy to visit Egypt's new rulers since the weekend killing of at least 80 supporters of the country's deposed Islamist president.
Egypt arrests two pro-Morsi party leaders
2013-07-29 16:37:46
Egyptian police on Monday arrested two leaders of an Islamist party affiliated with ousted president Mohamed Morsi.
Mandela remains in hospital for 50 days
2013-07-28 14:44:14
Ailing former South African President Nelson Mandela continued to be responsive to treatment on his 50th day in hospital, the country's Presidency said Saturday.
Egyptian forces kill dozens of supporters of Morsi
2013-07-28 11:20:30
Egyptian security forces shot dead dozens of supporters of Mohamed Morsi on Saturday, witnesses said, days after the army chief called for a popular mandate to wipe out "violence and terrorism".
Mandela continues to be responsive to treatment
2013-07-28 04:17:56
Ailing former South African President Nelson Mandela continued to be responsive to treatment, the Presidency announced on Saturday.
Over 47 killed in Egypt's protests
2013-07-28 02:17:33
At least 47 were killed and over 700 injured in overnight clashes between supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsi and security forces.
Mandela film to be released soon
2013-07-27 08:15:31
An epic film based on the autobiography of former South African president Nelson Mandela will soon be released, it was learned here on Friday.
South Africa's 'worst rapist' hangs himself
2013-07-25 20:11:26
He was to go trial on charges that included sexually assaulting 34 children, prosecutors said on Thursday.
Sisi seeks mandate to confront violence
2013-07-25 10:01:12
Egypt's military chief called for mass rallies on Friday to give him a mandate to tackle violence that has surged following the overthrow of Islamist President Mohammed Morsi, raising the pressure on the Muslim Brotherhood.
Mandela gaining strength every day: grandson
2013-07-22 20:31:14
Ailing former president Nelson Mandela is gaining strength every day, his grandson Mandla said on Monday.