Mandela's condition 'improving' as Obama flies in
2013-06-29 11:19:53
South Africa's ailing anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela is doing much better in hospital, his ex-wife Winnie said on Friday, as US President Barack Obama arrived for a visit that will pay homage to a man he calls his "personal hero".
US to reinforce democratic institutions in Africa
2013-06-28 21:14:26
The United States will help African countries to strengthen democracy, good governance, the rule of law and respect for human rights.
Mandela's health improves: Presidency
2013-06-27 21:50:54
Former South African President Nelson Mandela's health has improved but he remains in a critical condition, the Presidency said on Thursday.
Mandela's condition reportedly worsening
2013-06-27 18:37:16
Former South African president Nelson Mandela spends his 20th day in hospital on Thursday amid reports that his condition is worsening.
Zuma cancels foreign trip after visiting Mandela
2013-06-27 16:11:03
South African President Jacob Zuma had canceled his scheduled visit to Mozambique after visiting former president Nelson Mandela in hospital.
Morsi offers to form constitution-amending committee
2013-06-27 10:50:04
Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi offered on Wednesday to form an independent committee to amend the constitution, with the participation of all political forces and parties.
People pay respect to Mandela
2013-06-27 09:58:42
Mandela remains in a critical condition in hospital after being admitted more than two weeks ago with a lung infection.
Mandela still critical, Zuma cancels trip
2013-06-27 06:39:00
South African President Jacob Zuma cancelled a scheduled trip to neighbouring Mozambique on Thursday, intensifying speculation about a deterioration in the health of anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela, who remains critically ill in hospital.
S African worries about Mandela's condition
2013-06-26 12:36:01
As the ailing 94-year-old former South African president Nelson Mandela remains in a critical condition, S.African residents expressed their worries about his condition.
Mandela's family convenes urgent meeting
2013-06-25 19:34:53
Former South African President Nelson Mandela's eldest daughter Makaziwe has called an urgent family meeting to discuss sensitive matters as Mandela remains in a critical condition in hospital on Tuesday.
Mine accident kills 37 in CAR
2013-06-25 10:30:15
At least 37 miners were killed in a mine accident in Central African Republic (CAR) when a gold mine where they were working collapsed.
South Africans hold breath over Mandela's health
2013-06-24 18:46:57
South Africans on Monday were holding their breath over former President Nelson Mandela's health that has deteriorated from serious to critical.