You cannot have a situation where in a sense the security forces are trying to pre-empt an election.

The South African government cannot support the army pre-empting the election outcome.

The president is encouraged and believes this is a step in the right direction. It will go a long way towards the regeneration of the continent.

This area is the breadbasket of West Africa. It's important that stability return.

The president ... is very pleased with the progress and the steps that are being taken. The president would like to see a political solution achieved in Cote d'Ivoire.

This area is the breadbasket of West Africa, ... It's important that stability return.