Monthly archives: June 2013

Obama 'humbled' to visit Mandela's Robben Island jail

US President Barack Obama has toured Robben Island – the jail in which Nelson Mandela was kept for 18 years. He said he and his family were “deeply humbled” to visit the prison once inhabited by Mr Mandela – who remains critically ill in hospital. Mr Obama will go on to give a speech at the University of Cape Town and launch a multi-billion-dollar electricity initiative. The US leader did […]

US warns against Egypt travel after deadly clashes

The US has warned Americans not to travel to Egypt and has told non-emergency diplomatic staff to leave, as clashes continued in the country. The state department also urged US nationals in Egypt “to remain alert”. The warning came as at least three people – including a US citizen – died in clashes between supporters and opponents of President Mohammed Morsi. Tensions have been rising ahead of a mass rally […]