3:48pm

South African economy stays sluggish

S Africa’s shows growth below some African peers

1:13am

Islamists threaten to kill French family

Gunmen demand release of militants held in Nigeria and Cameroon

Kenya's Deputy Prime Minister and Jubilee Alliance presidential candidate Uhuru Kenyatta addresses on January 12, 2013 a political rally at Uhuru park in Nairobi. Kenyatta, whose trial for crimes against humanity over post-election violence five years ago is due to begin in April, launched his campaign for president on January 12 by warning against foreign interference. ©AFP 5:44pm

Kenyatta case casts shadow on Kenya poll

Presidential candidate accused of crimes against humanity

From MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA 3:33pm

Tunisia arrests four over Belaid’s murder

Suspected involvement in killing of opposition leader

Kenya ©AFP From MULTIMEDIA 5:37pm

High-stakes election in Kenya

The country is holding its most complicated and ambitious election on March 4, the first to take place under the new constitution

Feb 25, 2013

Chadian death toll in Mali rises

At least 23 soldiers killed since Thursday

Feb 24, 2013

Pistorius’ brother faces road death trial

Carl Pistorius charged with culpable murder

Bob Collymore, Safaricom ©Peter Muller The Monday Interview from MANAGEMENT Feb 24, 2013

From oil painter to the C-suite

Bob Collymore, head of Kenya’s Safaricom, has built a career based on constant adaptation

Mamphela Ramphele Person in the news from COMMENT Feb 22, 2013

Mamphela Ramphele, taking on the ANC

South Africa’s post-apartheid politics finally has an insurgent force standing ready to take on the establishment party

Bail Hearing Held As Oscar Pistorius Contests Murder Charge ©Getty Feb 22, 2013

Pistorius is granted bail

Magistrate says sprinter is not a ‘flight risk’

Feb 21, 2013

Land claims fuel risk of Kenya poll strife

Disputes threaten to spark violence between ethnic groups

Feb 21, 2013

Lead detective dropped from Pistorius case

Botha faces seven charges of attempted murder

Feb 20, 2013

Kenya judiciary ‘harassed’ ahead of poll

Kenyatta’s Jubilee Coalition denies writing threatening letter

Feb 20, 2013

Detective testifies against Pistorius

Athlete knew he was shooting his girlfriend, says Botha

From ASIA-PACIFIC Feb 19, 2013

China’s foreign oil output surges

IEA data show overseas assets rivalling Opec members

Editorial from COMMENT Feb 19, 2013

Ramphele’s entry

It is time for South Africa’s opposition to collaborate

Feb 19, 2013

Pistorius denies premeditated murder

Prosecutors say athlete shot girlfriend through door

Feb 19, 2013

Seven French nationals seized in Cameroon

Hollande blames Islamist militants from neighbouring Nigeria

Feb 19, 2013

Botswana readies for diamond trade

Gaborone hopes De Beers’ move from London will attract business

From COMPANIES Feb 18, 2013

Violence breaks out at South African mine

Rubber bullets fired to stop union clash at Amplats site

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