SA condemns Mauritania coup
South Africa has joined the international community in condemning the recent military coup in Mauritania, calling it for an immediate return to democracy and rule of law in the north-west African country.
Zanele Mbeki heads for Beijing
President Thabo Mbeki's wife Zanele jets off to Beijing on Wednesday in her capacity as patron of the South African Olympic Team.
SA judge appointed UN rights chief
South African judge Navanethem Pillay has been appointed as the new United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, the highest international office dealing with human rights.
Sarkozy hails Zimbabwe mediation
French President Nicolas Sarkozy has described President Thabo Mbeki's efforts in bringing Zimbabwe's political leaders together for peace talks as "bold and courageous", and appealed to the international community to support the mediation efforts.
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