South Africa says US misrepresented its policies after visa restrictions

South Africa's foreign ministry said on Wednesday that it had noted with concern US visa restrictions on some people from South Africa.

IMF confident of extending credit to Senegal

Senegal's president and IMF chief have welcomed progress in talks and pledged to move quickly toward a new programme to support the West African country's recovery.

Sudan gold mine collapse kills at least 60 people

A gold mine collapsed in southern Sudan, killing at least 60 small-scale miners, two survivors told AFP on Wednesday, while many more are missing.