insert_link World Paris investigates South African ambassador’s death French authorities have opened an investigation into the death of South Africa’s ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa. Mthethwa was found dead outside the Hyatt Hotel in Paris yesterday, after being reported missing on Monday. Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau revealed that the ambassador’s room on the 22nd floor had been forcibly opened, with scissors left at the scene. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding his death. today1 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia Public criticism grows over new ambassador appointments The recent appointment of ambassadors has sparked public criticism, with concerns raised about inclusivity and fairness in the foreign service. Some critics argue that several of the diplomats are “recycled” from previous postings, while others highlight a lack of diversity, alleging that many appointees come from the same tribe. These claims have ignited debate on whether Namibia’s foreign representation reflects the country’s full social fabric. Senior Research Associate at the […] today23 September, 2025
insert_link Africa Nigeria Seeks South Africa’s Support to Join G20 and BRICS The Nigerian government has officially requested South Africa's endorsement for its bid to join the G20 and BRICS groups of leading economies. According to Duetsche Welle, Nigeria's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, made the request during bi-annual talks in Cape Town. South Africa, which recently assumed the G20 presidency, has welcomed Nigeria's request. The move highlights the ongoing political and economic rivalry between the two nations. today5 December, 2024
insert_link Africa Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa reassigns key ministers Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has re-assigned his foreign affairs and higher education ministers to new posts with immediate effect. According to Bloomber, Frederick Shava, formerly the foreign affairs minister, was named higher education minister, Martin Rushwaya, the chief secretary to the president and cabinet, said in an emailed statement on Tuesday. Shava succeeds Amon Murwira, who has been appointed as the new foreign affairs minister. Shava, who previously served as Zimbabwe's ambassador to […] today16 October, 2024
insert_link Namibia Namibia and Angola seek cooperation in energy, agriculture and water The leaders of Angola and Namibia have expressed the need for the two southern African countries to collaborate in various economic sectors. This is among the outcomes of President Nangolo Mbumba's bilateral talks with his Angolan counterpart, João Lourenço, when they met in Luanda on Tuesday. 'The two presidents underlined the need to strengthen cooperation in the areas of oil and gas, energy, agriculture, and water,' Press Secretary Alfredo Hengari […] today6 March, 2024
insert_link Africa Tensions rise over safety of Nigerians in South Africa An advisory issued by the High Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Pretoria has raised concerns about the safety of Nigerians in South Africa. South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation spokesperson, Clayson Monyela, says the advisory is regrettable. today7 February, 2024
insert_link Namibia Namibian Farmers Urged to Dismantle Unauthorized Fences in Angola by Deputy Prime Minister Nandi-Ndaitwah Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has urged Namibian farmers who have unlawfully enclosed land in Angola with fences to dismantle their structures. Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed the issue during a meeting with Namibian farmers in Helao Nafidi on Friday, where she highlighted that some Namibian farmers grazing their animals in Angola had erected fences without obtaining permission from the Angolan authorities. The meeting witnessed the […] today16 January, 2024
