insert_link World U.S. and UK carry out joint strike against Houthis The UK and the U.S. have launched their second joint strikes against Houthis in Yemen aimed at deterring attacks against cargo ships in the Red Sea. The British Foreign Minister, James Cleverly says the strikes send a clear message to the Iran-backed fighters. Julia Chapman reports. todayJanuary 23, 2024 16
insert_link World EU Foreign ministers meet to discuss middle east crisis Foreign Ministers from European Union member states are pushing for a peace plan between Israel and Palestinians at a meeting on Monday. Along with the foreign chiefs of the 27 nation bloc - representatives from Israel and the Palestinian territories are also attending. Ishan Garg reports from Brussels where the meeting is taking place. todayJanuary 22, 2024 8
insert_link World EU considers imposing more sanctions on Hamas The European Union could impose new sanctions on Hamas next week, according to reports. Earlier this week, it added Hamas leader Yahoo Sinwar to its terror list - effectively freezing his assets in the EU and banning citizens from carrying out transactions with him. Ishan Garg has more from Brussels. todayJanuary 18, 2024 14
insert_link Africa What’s east Africa’s position on the Israel-Hamas war? An expert unpacks the reactions of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda By Michael Bishku, Augusta University via The Conversation The reactions of some east African countries to the ongoing conflict in Gaza have been less dramatic than South Africa’s. South Africa’s parliament has passed a resolution calling for the closure of its embassy in Tel Aviv. Algeria and South Africa have been the most supportive of the Palestinians. Thus far only South Africa and Chad have withdrawn their representatives from Tel […] todayDecember 12, 2023 5
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s foreign policy under Ramaphosa has seen diplomatic tools being used to provide leadership as global power relations shift By Anthoni van Nieuwkerk, University of South Africa Leadership plays a critical role in diplomacy. What quality of leadership does South Africa need if it’s to secure its international interests? This is a question my colleagues and I have had the opportunity to reflect on in researching and writing about foreign policy since the late 1980s. Presidents Nelson Mandela and Thabo Mbeki displayed assertive African and global south leadership. Their […] todayDecember 12, 2023 5
insert_link World North Korea says satellite captured images of U.S. military sites North Korea says a satellite it launched into orbit last week has taken photos of American military facilities. Pyongyang is vowing to launch more satellites before December. Chris Gilbert has the details. todayNovember 28, 2023 10
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
