Unita rebels have abducted 16 children attending mass in a Roman Catholic church
in Angola's northern Kwanza Norte province.

Financial kickbacks and the awarding of commission could become punishable by law under a new anti-corruption bill.

The Namibian government says there is a need to co-operate with all law enforcement agencies, including "our friends the media" to report and expose corruption.

The Namibian cabinet this week instructed Health Minister Libertina Amathila to go ahead with the introduction of a pilot programme for Aids drugs.

Environment and Tourism Permanent Secretary Tangeni Erkana has resigned from his post in unclear circumstances.