Most of the focus in the furious controversy over Zimbabwe's July 31 election, in which President Robert Mugabe's Zanu-PF is set to extend its rule to nearly four decades, is on ... Read more »

With no candidate obtaining over 50 percent of the votes necessary for an outright victory, the government has announced that the presidential election will go to a second round on ... Read more »

Arms deal commissioner, William Baloyi says the inquiry into the multi-billion rand arms deal will proceed despite the resignation of a commissioner. In a surprise move Judge ... Read more »

In defiance of a call by the interim government for them to disperse, pro-Morsi supporters say they are planning to hold mass rallies and urged security forces not to shoot at ... Read more »

Tunisia's largest labour union - General Labour Union - says it will be "forced to consider other options" if the Islamist-led government does not resign within a week. Read more »

Cosatu General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has apologised to his organisation and the country following recent allegations that he raped a colleague. The woman withdrew her complaint ... Read more »

The preliminary observer mission report from the African Union has, however, noted several "shortcomings", including voters being turned away from polling stations. Read more »

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan say it is ready to work with the new Cabinet to tackle the host of challenges facing the world's youngest nation. Read more »

Analysts say the scourge of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea can only be truly eradicated if the socio-economic and political environment in which piracy emerges as a viable activity ... Read more »

Sheikh Abubakar Shekau, leader of the Islamic sect, Boko Haram, has reportedly been shot and deposed by members of his own sect. Read more »