South Africa

Chinese demand for crude oil produced in Nigeria is expected to rise tenfold to 200,000 barrels per day by 2015.

ANC bombmaker Denis Goldberg says British intelligence spied on hideout farm before raid.

IMF trims forecast due to a slowdown in emerging market economies and a recession-struck Europe

Murder of Zozo highlights 'sexual violence and hate crimes' women in South Africa are subjected to, Agang SA says.

Thirty men died and almost were 300 hospitalised following circumcisions at initiation ceremonies in South Africa's Eastern Cape.

Goldmining town of Nigel targeted by gang who who steal civic palm trees and export them to Europe for huge profits.

Government plans one-off auction of rhino horns from animals that have died of natural causes.

Michael Burdin jumped in front of express train after intolerable treatment by bosses, says ex-partner.

Police break into Mandla Mandela's property following court order to return bodies.

Brian O'Driscoll has been left out of the final Test against Australia as Warren Gatland names Alun Wyn Jones as British and Irish Lions captain.

South Africa president who won joint Nobel Peace Prize with Nelson Mandela to be fitted with pacemaker.

Germany’s Bertelsmann will own 53% and Pearson 47% of Penguin Random House.

Paradise holiday in Kruger National Park in South Africa turns wild.

Captain forced off during second test in Melbourne and is a doubt for Sydney decider.

Protests and stun grenades mar US President's visit as Nelson Mandela clings to life.

US President wants to take his children to visit the prison where Nelson Mandela spent 18 years.

Student intern for NGO died in violent clashes in Alexandria, though cause of death remains unclear.

MPs call for Obama to demand action against witchcraft widely practised in Senegal, South Africa and Tanzania.

Newspaper using tricks seen in police drama to evade police surveillance to contact NSA hacker.

In Senegal accompanied by the first lady Michelle and daughters Obama met with president Macky Sall

9,000 mining jobs slashed in Queensland and NSW over the past year.

Hopolong Moeketsi murdered Jan van Wyk in 2009 to harvest his organs for medicine.

Media mogul reportedly planning to allow British troops to audition.

President Jacob Zuma cancels trip to Mozambique and Barack Obama puts planned visit on hold.

Find out how and where to watch as Spain face Italy in the second semifinal for the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup

Fans slam US rapper for showing geographical ignorance.

Brazil's Dilma Rousseff and China's Xi Jinping discuss BRICS cooperation.

'He has given so much to the world. I believe he is at peace,' says daughter.

Agang party established to challenge the 'corruption and waste' of the dominant ruling ANC.

England take on India in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy at Edgbaston.