The SAS Drakensberg is off the West African coast to help diplomats, officials and South African citizens in Cote d'Ivoire, says the South African government.
African Leaders Head for Cote d'Ivoire
South Africa has announced that President Jacob Zuma will join other heads of state this weekend in a bid to resolve the Ivorian crisis, while a naval vessel which could serve as a venue for talks stands by off the West African coast.
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With the world's attention focusing on mass mobilization and historic shifts of power in Tunis and Cairo, the crisis in Côte d'Ivoire has faded into the background but remains ... Read more »
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With the African Union intensifying efforts to resolve the ongoing political stalemate, concern is growing about the widening impact of the crisis. Read more »
