"We thank you for embracing one another and Africa. We thank [you for] your opening up your country and your hearts to the world in a most patriotic and memorable manner [and] for making this a truly African World Cup."

President Jacob Zuma addressing the people of South Africa at the conclusion of the World Cup

"Our cultures and religions forbid the taking of lives of our fellow human beings. For the avoidance of doubt, this bill is for the general interest of all Nigerians and not targeted at any group. Terrorism is gruesome and evil and must be not be condoned."

Nigerian Senate President David Mark, speaking at a public hearing on proposed legislation, which is designed to provide a legal framework for the country to combat terrorism and establish an institutional mechanism for punishing offenders

"Enterprise leaders should work on-site shifts in rotation, while coal mine and non-coalmine leaders should work shifts and descend into mine pits with workers."

Premier Wen Jiabao, asking mining bosses to work side by side with miners underground to ensure that companies stringently observe safety rules. Wen, who is increasingly concerned by the nation's "serious" workplace safety problems, demanded that safety standards be improved in the transportation, construction, chemical and metallurgy industries

"We remember him for his leadership during the struggle ... He gave his money, he talked and he advocated for the people of south Sudan."

Nyandeng Malek, Governor of Warrap in south Sudan, speaking to Reuters about the late Manute Bol, whose body arrived home July 3. Bol died in hospital in the United States, aged 47. Standing 231 cm, he was the NBA's tallest ever player, but later dedicated himself to charity work in the region