Ellen Johnson Sirleaf appointed to the Elders
Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has been appointed to the group of former leaders established by the late President Nelson Mandela and known as the Elders. The Nobel Peace Prize Laureate was the first elected African woman president. Nelson Mandela said the Elders would bring courage where there is fear; agreement where there is […]
South Sudan is fixing oil wells damaged in its civil war
South Sudan has begun the costly processor repairing oil well damaged in its civil war. Work done so far has increased production by 12 000 barrels a day. This increase could reach 70 000 barrels a day by the end of the year. China, which has the biggest stake in South Sudan’s oil, is joined […]
South African terror suspect dies in Mozambique custody
South African Andre Hanekom, being held as a suspect terrorist in Mozambique, has died in custody today. Foreign Affairs spokesman Ndivhuwo Mabaya says South Africa’s High Commissioner in Maputo has been ordered to investigate the death. The death of Andre Hankom is confirmed by his wife Francis and daughter Andrie. The 61 year old had […]