In his first address as Minister of International Relations and Co-operation, Ronald Lamola says South Africa will continue to pursue its foreign policy that is anchored on respect for human rights.
Sudan's warring parties are in Switzerland for United Nations-led (UN) talks aimed at brokering possible local ceasefires to facilitate aid and protect civilians, but only one side showed up for the start of discussions this Thursday, the UN says.
Sudan's warring parties have arrived in Geneva, Switzerland for United Nations (UN) brokered talks that began today aimed at "possible local ceasefires" in order to facilitate humanitarian aid and protect civilians, a UN Spokesperson said.
Niger's Interior Ministry says it ordered search units to be on alert after inmates escaped this Thursday from the high-security Koutoukale prison whose inmates include Islamist militants.
The International Monetary Fund's executive board has delayed consideration of an $820 million disbursement to Egypt until July 29 to finalize some policy details, IMF Spokesperson Julie Kozack said today, adding that such delays are not unusual amid
Salvage operations were in high gear today to prevent a potential oil spill and pollution along South Africa's west coast from a grounded general cargo vessel, authorities said.