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Pretoria - Chinese President Hu Jintao on Thursday proposed measures in five priority areas to boost the ties between China and Africa.

Pretoria - Cabinet has extended congratulations to US President Barack Obama who secured a second term in office.

Pretoria - Sudanese President Omar al- Bashir on Wednesday declared war on South Sudan, and vowed to bring down the government of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) in Juba, at a time of escalating military confrontations on the border between the two countries.

Pretoria - Despite the major progress the African continent has registered in the past few years, President Jacob Zuma has called on China to deepen its partnership with Africa in tackling today's challenges.

Pretoria - South Africa has strongly condemned Wednesday's suicide bombing in Syria and is opposed all forms of terrorism and violence.

Pretoria - Governments need to intensify their approach in fighting crime if they are to outwit criminals who are constantly changing their tactics, says Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa.

Pretoria - South Africa has sent its condolences to Tanzania following the accident at sea involving the MV Skagit, which resulted in 31 deaths.

Pretoria - Despite the appeals for united and concerted action to help end the escalating violence in Syria, the UN Security Council on Thursday failed to adopt a resolution that would have threatened sanctions on Damascus, owing to the negative votes of permanent members Russia and China.