South Africa’s ruling African National Congress takes early election ...
JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) held an early lead as votes were counted on Thursday, a day after millions cast their ballots in the country’s first “Born Free” election. The ANC, the liberation party that swept to power under the... read more »
32 dead, 3000 displaced due to floods in South Africa
Johannesburg: Floods caused by heavy rains which affected most parts of South Africa left 32 dead and about 3, 000 displaced, authorities said on Monday. “Regrettably, the present disaster events have resulted in 32 fatalities. These include 25 drownings. Six fatalities were also caused by... read more »
Ex-South Sudanese vice president urged to accept ceasefire
Khartoum – Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni said Monday that leaders would join hands against forces allied to South Sudanese ex-vice president Riek Machar , if he failed to respond to a ceasefire agreement offered to him. The inter-governmental authority for development, a regional body,... read more »
Ban seeks South Sudan parties’ cooperation to solve crisis
United Nations – The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called for “full cooperation” of all parties in finding a peaceful solution to the crisis of South Sudan Monday, in a phone call with its president Salva Kiir. Ban welcomed Kiir’s commitment to a cessation of hostilities... read more »
