Kenya's standing in a "Failed State Index" has fallen for the fourth consecutive year, with the country now ranked 13th among 20 states in a "critical condition". Read more »
A four-minute stoppage time goal by Landon Donovan paved the way for the United States to progress to the knock-out stages of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Read more »
Scholars say invitations to African countries to attend the Group of Eight summit in Canada constitutes "window-dressing". Read more »
South Africa is working with Canada, Australia and India to try to ensure that global proposals for tighter financial regulation do not undermine healthy banking systems. Read more »
The G8 summit will be a rush job, with world leaders meeting for less than a day, to make it to the G20 the next day. It's a sign of how fast the balance of power has shifted from ... Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire's 3-1 loss to Brazil at Soccer City on Sunday, coupled with a 7-0 victory for Portugal over North Korea the following day, has handed The Elephants a herculean task ... Read more »
Respect for human rights has been taking a big blow in Libya as it continues to stall on reform, despite the country's efforts to play a greater international role, Amnesty ... Read more »
Eleven people, including Australian mining bosses developing an iron ore project in Cameroon and the Republic of Congo, died when their chartered aircraft crashed. Read more »
Algeria's draw against England, one of the World Cup favourites, is a triumph for a side given little chance of going home with any points from a tough group. Read more »
The High Court granted bail on medical grounds to embattled American defence lawyer, Professor Peter Erlinder, who is defending an opposition leader on trial for allegedly denying ... Read more »
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