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Malawi’s new president Joyce Banda has fired the aid-dependent nation’s central bank governor and named a telecoms CEO to replace him, state radio said on Wednesday, getting rid of another of her predecessor’s men as she tries to woo back donors.

South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) rejected an appeal from political rebel Julius Malema on Tuesday, cementing his expulsion from the party and President Jacob Zuma’s re-election prospects for 2014.

Having secured victory in the five latest Republican primaries, Mitt Romney has launched his campaign as the party’s presumptive presidential nominee.

The United Nations special envoy to Syria has told the Security Council that the country is still experiencing unacceptable levels of violence, despite an April 12 ceasefire.

The United Nations special envoy to Syria has told the Security Council that the country is still experiencing unacceptable levels of violence, despite an April 12 ceasefire.

The United Nations special envoy to Syria has told the Security Council that the country is still experiencing unacceptable levels of violence, despite an April 12 ceasefire.

The African Union (AU) has expressed Africa's deep disappointment at the failure of Sudan and South Sudan to build on the goodwill of Africa and the rest of the international community, calling them to settle disputes within three months.

About 1,200 potential jurors will be vetted in Ottawa next week, ahead of the trial of Jacques Mungwarere, accused of Genocide crimes.