Algeria – The next wave of investment and innovation in Africa will be driven by the need for new energy resources, wealth generation and job creation, the head of the United Nations environment agency told regional leaders, making a case for the need to place value on natural resources.
Cairo - An Egyptian court has adjourned the trial of former President Mohamed Morsi until later in the week.
Pretoria - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called for an immediate end to escalating violence in Thailand, urging all sides to engage in meaningful dialogue toward ending the crisis.
Damascus - Syria's government says it will cooperate with the UN on providing humanitarian aid to all afflicted groups in the country "without discrimination".
Kiev – The international community has called on all sides in Ukraine to preserve the country's unity and avoid violence after President Viktor Yanukovych was dismissed by parliament following more than three months of protests.
Pretoria - The United Nations Security Council on Saturday unanimously approved a resolution to boost humanitarian aid access in Syria, a move Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said can ease some civilian suffering, if it is implemented quickly and in good faith.
Kiev - Dramatic changes were witnessed in Ukraine on Saturday as the country's parliament ousted President Viktor Yanukovich after more than three months of violent protests, and released Yanukovich's arch-rival Yulia Tymoshenko.
Pretoria - Soccer fans have been encouraged to use public transport to get to the international friendly match between Bafana Bafana and five-time world champions, Brazil, at FNB stadium on Wednesday.
Pretoria – The reinstatement of the country’s red meat export by the World Organisation for Animal Health has been described as a resounding success and a good story by government to protect the economy and the red meat industry.
Kiev - Ukraine witnessed the deadliest day on Thursday in almost three months of anti-government demonstrations, as more people were killed after violent street clashes between protesters and riot police erupted anew despite a truce announced by the country's president.
