Zuma: ANC is only true hope for S. Africa

The ruling African National Congress "remains the only true hope for the majority of our people, particularly the poor and the working class", President Jacob Zuma said on Saturday after final results confirmed the ANC's victory in the 2014 elections.

Iranian president pledges transparency in nuclear talks

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday his country has nothing to offer except transparency in nuclear talks with world powers, rebuffing hard-liners as negotiators seek a final deal over the Islamic Republic's contested program.

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Thousands sound social media alarm on Nigerian schoolgirls

Celebrities and politicians join campaigns to free victims of Boko Haram kidnappers

Abductions a turning point in conflict

Nigeria's president said on Thursday that Boko Haram's mass abduction of more than 200 schoolgirls would mark a turning point in the battle against the Islamists, as world powers joined the search to rescue the hostages.

S. Sudan leader to hold talks with rebels

South Sudan President Salva Kiir and rebel chief Riek Machar are to hold direct talks on Friday, after the United Nations said both sides in the country's brutal civil war have likely carried out crimes against humanity.

Bogus Mandela signer stars in app advert

The South African who provided bogus sign language for Nelson Mandela's memorial last year has been hired to feature in a new advertising campaign for a live-streaming app.

Putin makes triumphal visit to Crimea

Leader's trip follows massive Moscow parade celebrating victory in 1945

Kiev must prepay for gas

Russia will require Ukraine to pay in advance for gas starting in June, Energy Minister Alexander Novak said late on Thursday after Kiev failed to pay for gas deliveries.

Thai protesters launch 'final fight'

Thai police on Friday fired tear gas and a water cannon at protesters mounting a "final fight" to topple the embattled government, two days after the prime minister was stripped of office.

Berlusconi begins community service at Alzheimer's hospice

Italy's Silvio Berlusconi began community service for tax fraud on Friday in a spectacular fall from grace for the flamboyant ex-prime minister, who will likely seek political gain from the symbolic punishment.

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