Al Jama-ah in South Africa Claims Victory as U.S. and Israel Backtrack on Accusations Against Hamas

Al Jama-ah in South Africa Claims Victory as U.S. and Israel Backtrack on Accusations Against Hamas

Al Jama-ah in South Africa has claimed victory for South Africa as the United States and Israel backtracked on certain accusations against Hamas. The party says it notes growing international support for South Africa’s move to take Israel to the International Court of Justice in The Hague for alleged genocide of Palestinians. Party leader Ganief Hendricks urges the continuation of the solidarity campaign in support of Palestine. He says in […]

January 19, 2024 4

Opinion Pieces

Give Peace a Chance in Yemen Despite Regional Violence

A screen grab of a Houthi video capturing the militia’s seizure of the Galaxy Leader cargo ship in the Red Sea, Nov. 19, 2023. The Houthis still control the ship. As violence between the rebels and certain Western countries rises, the author writes that the Omani-led peace deal for Yemen is still viable. EMILY SCHRADER/TWITTER By Arwa Mokdad via PassBlue The relentless bombardment in Gaza by Israel Defense Forces is […]

January 18, 2024 4

World

Biden meeting congressional leaders to try and agree on Ukraine, Israel and border

U.S. President Joe Biden is meeting with members of Congress at the White House on Wednesday to try and come to a resolution on major security spending that includes aid for Ukraine and Israel. Republican representatives want more border security before agreeing to his requests. Caroline Malone reports.

January 18, 2024 3

World

WHO says situation in Gaza is “catastrophic”

The World Health Organisation says the health system in Gaza is on the brink of collapse. A WHO health emergency officer described the dire nature of the health system saying the organisation needs more aid and medical supplies desperately to assist with the unfolding "catastrophe". Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

January 18, 2024 5

Namibia

Namibians increasingly looking for accountable leaders

Palestinian-Americans chanted "No Ceasefire, No vote" and "In November we remember" at at the largest rally in US history for Palestinian rights held in Washington. Its spokeperson said President Joseph Biden should not expect of them to vote for him in this year's elections unless he stands against the Israeli onslaught on Gazans. Social Activist Rinaani Musutua weighs in on the Namibian perspective.

January 18, 2024 5

Oshiwambo

Iilonga yomakwatho gopantu oya dhigupala noya kitakana mo Gaza

Ehangano lyo United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees olyati iilonga yoku kwathela mboka taya mono iihuna mo Gaza otayi ningi yimwe yomiilonga ya kitakana noyina omashongo muuyuni. Komisala gwehangano Philippe Lazzarini okwati oshikele mo Gaza osheetwapo komuntu ,sha taalela elaka tali shundula uuntu, nelongitho lyiikulya,omeya nomahooli onga iilongitho yiita.

January 16, 2024 15

Namibia

Chief’ Assembly condemns violence in Gaza

The Chiefs’ Assembly (CA) of the Ovaherero and Ovambanderu traditional leaders expressed its solidarity with the civilian population of Gaza on Monday. “The Chiefs Assembly joins all progressive and peace-loving peoples of the world, in solidarity with the civilian population of Gaza, who are bearing the brunt of Israeli bombardments,” it said in a statement released by co-chairpersons Jeffrey Kavendji and Mbakumua Hengari. The CA acknowledged South Africa’s International […]

January 16, 2024 28

World

UN Secretary General condemns ‘collective punishment’ of Palestinians

UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres has expressed deep concern about the "unprecedented" level of civilian casualties and the "catastrophic" humanitarian conditions in Gaza. Guterres was addressing reporters in New York on Monday, where he once again called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the enclave. Jody Jacobs reports from New York.

January 16, 2024 32

Namibia

President Geingob criticises Germany’s support for Israel

Namibia has criticized Germany for rejecting a case at the UN's top court that accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. President Hage Geingob urged Germany to reconsider its intervention in defense and questioned its moral commitment to the UN Convention against genocide. We asked local Political Analyst Rakkel Andreas for her opinion.

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