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Britons warn: Somali captors losing patience
[ Africa ]   A British couple held hostage by Somali pirates said in a video broadcast that their captors could kill them within a week if no ransom was paid. Full Story...
  • Pirates move British couple ashore
  • UK couple moved by pirates
  • Crash spells disaster for dog eaters
    [ Africa ]   Meat traders in the southern Nigerian city of Calabar are counting the cost after a truck carrying more than 100 dogs overturned. Full Story...



    US plane 'in difficulty' lands in Mali
    [ Africa ]   A US aircraft has been forced to land in Mali, injuring some of its passengers, the US embassy in the west African country has said. Full Story...

    Zim land deal - farmers threaten Davies
    [ Africa ]   More than 200 South African farmers, whose land was seized in Zimbabwe, are threatening legal action against the South African government. Full Story...
  • SA farmers feel let down in Zim
  • SA funds reached Zimbabwe's farmers
  • SA farmers are ready to rebuild Zimbabwe
  • Landmark win for SA farmer
  • SA farmer sticking it out in Zimbabwe
  • Zimbabwe may return land to SA farmers


  • Mercenaries complicate peace bid
    [ Africa ]   Sightings of mercenaries at work for Guinea's junta are a potential blow to international efforts to press its military leaders to step down. Full Story...
  • US concerned by reports of training in Guinea
  • SAPS officer 'training Guinea mercenaries'
  • Who is training junta recruits in Guinea?
  • Mercenaries from SA 'training' Guinea rebels
  • SA mercenaries seen in Guinea


  • In the spotlight: Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has been threatened to be taken to court if he fails to provide a copy of the Bilateral Investment Protection Agreement between South Africa and Zimbabwe. Photo: Enrico Jacobs, Cape Times
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