nationality before travelling by completing a test in Afrikaans, Chief Executive Michael O' Leary said

decision to force UK-bound travelers holding the country's passport to take a test in Afrikaans

A massive fire in South Africa's houses of parliament in Cape Town caused the roof of the old National Assembly building to collapse on Sunday as the blaze continued to rage all day.No casualties have been reported in the fire, which has also spread to the wing housing the current National Assembly, where parliament sits.“ The roof of the Old Assembly building has collapsed and is gone, ” Jean-Pierre Smith, Cape Town's mayoral committee member for safety and security, told reporters. The cause o

A strike by Italian aviation workers is causing more misery for UK travellers. Dozens of flights between the UK and Italy were cancelled on Wednesday, with easyJet, Ryanair and British Airways among the airlines affected. EasyJet axed 20 flights from Gatwick, including departures to Bologna, Milan, Naples, Rome and Venice. People queuing at Stansted airport(@ CJvsn)( PA Media) The airline told passengers: “ Although this is outside of our control, we would like to reassure customers that we are

The massive African country of Namibia has announced the discovery of a vast oil field which could have dramatic effects on its economy. The Portuguese company Galp confirmed on Tuesday the potential of the vast Mopane field, which could lead to new discoveries such as crude oil.As a result, the company's shares have surged by 7% on the stock market, exceeding 16 euros( ￡13.19) per share. This exciting discovery could see Namibia solidify its place as one of the emerging stars of the oil industr

2, 1990, announced that Mandela would be released from prison after 27 years.... As de Klerk said in his Nobel lecture in December 1993, more than 3, 000 died in political violence in South Africa that year alone.... As he reminded his Nobel audience, he and fellow laureate Mandela remained political opponents, with strong disagreements....

close Video Putin hosts leaders from across Africa Russian President Vladimir Putin greeting heads of state at the Russia-Africa Summit in St.... All smiles at the Summit though, asRussia’s President, Vladimir Putin, offered some free grain to six of Africa’s poorest countries and talked about debt relief.... " South Africa cannot pledge mutual military and security cooperation with Russia as our President has done this week, at the same time attempting to mediate an end to the war....

You just try to do what you can.... The Earthshot prize has got to be a bit more global than that.... And I now invite you to join the movement for climate innovation that’s happening around the world.” He added: “ That’s why we’re here....

At that time, Tutu expressed disappointment that de Klerk did not fully apologize for the evils of apartheid, the statement noted.It was de Klerk who in a speech to South Africa’s parliament on Feb.... 2, 1990, announced that Mandela would be released from prison after 27 years.... As de Klerk said in his Nobel lecture in December 1993, more than 3, 000 died in political violence in South Africa that year alone....

South African Deputy President F.W.de Klerk, right, and South African President Nelson Mandela pose with their Nobel Peace Prize Gold Medal and Diploma, in Oslo, Dec.... De Klerk was a controversial figure in South Africa where many blamed him for violence against Black South Africans and anti-apartheid activists during his time in power, while some white South Africans saw his efforts to end apartheid as a betrayal.... It is also an uneven one, something South Africans are called to reckon wi