insert_link South Africa South Africa condemns Israel air strike in Doha South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation South Africa’s government has condemned Israel’s air strike in Doha, Qatar, calling it an illegal and unprovoked attack. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended the strike, saying it targeted senior Hamas leaders responsible for the 7 October 2023 attacks. The South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation spokesperson, Chrispin Phiri, stressed that the country strongly opposes any action that undermines international […] today10 September, 2025
insert_link Africa Sudan cuts ties with UAE following Port Sudan drone attacks Smoke rises after explosions at South Port of the city of Port Sudan following drone attacks (Stringer/Anadolu via Getty) Sudan has officially cut diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), accusing the Gulf nation of backing the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) responsible for recent drone attacks on Port Sudan, including its only operational international airport. The Sudanese army reported intercepting drones targeting the Flamingo naval base in Port […] today7 May, 2025
insert_link South Africa S.A union COSATU Questions AfriForum’s U.S. Engagements COSATU's central executive committee has noted the latest headlines that a delegation from AfriForum had once again a meeting with officials from the United States’ administration. AfriForum and Solidarity met with US officials on Tuesday to secure funding for a separate Afrikaner settlement and community infrastructure in South Africa. Cosatu’s spokesperson, Zanele Sabela says the federation reiterates its stance and stands firmly behind president Cyril Ramaphosa and government in defence […] today1 March, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Putin to Skip 2025 G20 Summit in South Africa Russian president Vladimir Putin will not attend the 2025 G20 summit in South Africa, as previously anticipated. The decision follows a pending arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court over alleged war crimes. South Africa, a signatory of the ICC’s Rome Statute, maintains neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine war but continues ties with Moscow. Putin previously skipped the 2023 BRICS summit in Johannesburg due to similar legal concerns. The ICC […] today22 February, 2025
insert_link World Pakistan Denies Harassment of Afghan Refugees Pakistan has rejected claims that Afghan refugees are being harassed and intimidated as part of a wider crackdown on illegal migrants in the country. Islamabad is in the middle of carrying out a mass repatriation drive, with an aim to expel millions of Afghans in the coming months. The latest controversy is only the latest flash point between the neighbours. Hira Mustafa has more. today21 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s President to finalise the names of international envoys South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa will this week finalise the names of international envoys to be dispatched to various countries to clarify his country’s foreign and domestic policies. This comes after US president Donald Trump halted aid funding to the country over the Expropriation Act, and offered refugee status to Afrikaners. In an interview with eNCA, deputy president Paul Mashatile says the envoys will be a broad delegation: today17 February, 2025
insert_link Africa AU Summit Focuses on Conflict Resolution and Self-Reliance The 38th African Union Summit has commenced in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, bringing together leaders from all 55 member states. Key discussions will address ongoing conflicts across the continent and strategies to reduce dependence on foreign aid, especially in light of US funding cuts and its withdrawal from the World Health Organization. Additionally, the summit will see the election of a new AU chairperson, with Kenya’s Raila Odinga, Djibouti’s Mahmoud Ali […] today13 February, 2025
insert_link World China says will protect its own interests in face of U.S. ‘bullying’ China says will protect its own interests in face of U.S. 'bullying', signalling a change in tone following the Trump administration's imposition of a new 10% tariff on Chinese goods. China's commerce ministry says the new tariffs will exacerbate global trade tensions. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong. today7 February, 2025
insert_link Namibia Oil, trade, and tourism top agenda at Namibia-Nigeria talks Namibia is set to host the Fifth Session of the Namibia–Nigeria Joint Permanent Commission of Cooperation in Windhoek from today until 7 February 2025. The high-level meeting aims to strengthen bilateral relations between the two nations, particularly in the sectors of health, education, agriculture, oil, and gas. Namibia previously called for the revival of the joint commission to cement collaboration in areas of mutual interest. Speaking ahead of the […] today5 February, 2025
