One man’s enthusiastic grin as he stands within inches of his hero Barack Obama has caught the imagination of the Twittersphere. Paraic O’Brien went in search of #redtieguy.
Shrien Dewani, who is accused of orchestrating the murder of his wife during their honeymoon in South Africa, begins his extradition hearing.
South African President Jacob Zuma says he hopes Nelson Mandela could soon be discharged, as the former South African president spends his 22nd day in hospital.
Barack Obama praises the “qualities of youth” for creating a new more “prosperous, confident Africa” at an address to students in Soweto – and calls for people to stay true to Nelson Mandela’s spirit.
South African journalist Debora Patta joins Jon Snow to discuss the latest developments as the world watches and waits for news from Nelson Mandela’s hospital bed.
As South Africa awaits news of its former leader, ANC youth leader Shaka Sisulu tells C4 News that South Africa will cope post-Mandela, in the same way Britain survived after Winston Churchill.
Winnie Mandela thanks people for the support they have shown her ex-husband and says Nelson Mandela’s condition is “greatly improved” compared to a few days ago.
Nelson Mandela’s ex-wife Winnie says “Madiba’s” condition is “greatly improved”, as US president Barack Obama flies into South Africa.
Nelson Mandela’s family arrive at the Pretoria hospital where the former South African president is clinging to life, as crowds continue to pay their respects.
Nelson Mandela’s condition has improved, says South African President Jacob Zuma. But one of Mandela’s daughters accuses the media outside his Pretoria hospital of acting “like vultures”.
Jonathan Miller
As elders from Nelson Mandela’s Thembu clan meet at his bedside, reportedly “to discuss delicate matters,” our Foreign Affairs Correspondent, Jonathan Miller attempts to decipher what’s going on.
Nelson Mandela “remains in a critical condition” in hospital, and doctors are doing everything to ensure his “comfort”, South African President Jacob Zuma tells a news conference.
Lindsey Hilsum
Countries justify their involvement in conflict by claiming they are fighting a “just war”. But the moral struggle in Syria may be morphing into a power play between the west and Russia.
South African officials “infuse” rhino horns with toxins in a campaign to deter poaching. The toxin is harmless to the animal but makes any human consumer of the horn ill.
Former South African president Nelson Mandela is in hospital for a third day as he continues to battle a lung infection.