insert_link South Africa S.A’s Al Jama-ah leader says the DA is hell-bent on taking control of the government of national unity In S.A, Al Jama-ah leader, Ganief Hendricks claims that the Democratic Alliance is determined to take control of the government of national unity. He criticizes the 'Statement of Intent' signed between the DA and another party, suggesting it facilitates power sharing between former oppressors and the former black liberation movement. Despite President Cyril Ramaphosa's assertion that there is no grand alliance with the DA, Hendricks believes the 'Statement of Intent' […] todayJune 18, 2024 29
insert_link World Korea and China hold first diplomatic security dialogue since 2015 South Korea and China are set to hold a high-level diplomatic and security dialogue on Tuesday in Seoul, led by South Korean vice foreign minister Kim Hong-kyun and his Chinese counterpart Sun Weidong, The high level meetings coincide with Russian President Vladimir Putin's first visit to North Korea in 24 years. As our Laura Westbrook reports. todayJune 18, 2024 51
insert_link APO International Liberia, Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission Meet to Discuss ECOWAS National Biometric Identification Card [[{"value":"As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security on the National Identity of Liberia, the Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the ECOWAS has convened a special meeting to discuss way forward in protecting the Liberia passport and ECOWAS member states. Speaking during the special visit of the ECOWAS Commission Directorate for Free Movement of Persons and Migration on Friday, June 14, 2024 held at the […] todayJune 18, 2024 15
insert_link APO International Number of Children Lacking Routine Immunisations Three Times Higher in Conflict Zones than the Rest of the World [[{"value":"The number of children who have never had a routine vaccination – often referred to as “zero-dose” children – is three times higher in conflict zones (22.7%) than in the rest of the world (7.1%), Save the Children said today. The child rights organisation also said that the number of “zero-dose” children in African countries is twice as high as the rest of the world (18.7% compared to 6.9%). […] todayJune 18, 2024 6
insert_link Sport Mbappe breaks nose in France Euro 2024 win Kylian Mbappe will not need surgery but will wear a mask when he returns to action after the France captain suffered a broken nose in his team's 1-0 Euro 2024 win over Austria on Monday, the French Football Federation said. Mbappe's head violently collided with the shoulder of Austrian defender Kevin Danso as they competed for the ball in the air late in the Group D opener in […] todayJune 18, 2024 31
insert_link Sport India to interview ‘sole candidate’ Gambhir for coaching job Gautam Gambhir is in pole position to become India's next head coach after media reports said Tuesday that he was the only applicant for the high-profile post. The 42-year-old, a flamboyant left-handed batsman who scored over 10,000 international runs across three formats, most recently coached Kolkata Knight Riders to the IPL crown. Applications for the top job closed on May 27, with Indian media reporting Gambhir was the only […] todayJune 18, 2024 8
insert_link Sport West Indies thrash Afghanistan in final T20 World Cup group game West Indies thrashed Afghanistan by 104 runs in the final group stage game of the T20 World Cup on Monday. Nicholas Pooran's blistering 98 off 53 balls (six fours, eight sixes) highlighted a dominant batting effort by West Indies as they piled up 218 for five after being put in as the two Super Eight qualifiers sparred in advance of the next phase of the tournament starting on […] todayJune 18, 2024 14
insert_link World Vladimir Putin visits Pyongyang Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting North Korea. It’s his first state visit to Pyongyang in 24 years. Chris Gilbert reports. todayJune 18, 2024 21
insert_link South Africa ActionSA’s Mashaba Vows Accountability for ANC-DA Unity Government To South Africa.... ActionSA president, Herman Mashaba says the party will not hesitate to keep the ANC-DA government of national unity accountable where it fails to achieve social justice or provide opportunities for the people. Mashaba says ActionSA will use its position in legislative platforms to push its own policies, including igniting job creation, implementing an opportunity fund to undo the legacy of apartheid, and ensuring that no academically deserving […] todayJune 18, 2024 25