Annan arrives in South Africa for start of tour

UN Secretary General Kofi Annan arrived in South Africa today at the start of a two-week tour of five African nations.

Mon, 13 Mar, 2006 - 08:50

UN Secretary General Kofi Annan arrived in South Africa today at the start of a two-week tour of five African nations.

He was due to meet South African President Thabo Mbeki and address parliament tomorrow and visit anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela on Wednesday before travelling to the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar.

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