We had to beat a hasty retreat from his noisy, enthusiastic supporters to conduct an interview in the back of my car.

BBC: Sierra Leone faces huge election test

Oil prices beat a hasty retreat Monday, as the dollar firmed up and the prospect of diplomatic talks with Iran soothed fears of a military strike.

FORBES: Dollar Beats Back Oil

But this week Vodacom beat a hasty and not very dignified retreat.

ECONOMIST: A surprise exit from Africa's most promising market