insert_link Africa Blinken Urges Action to Address Sudan Conflict U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivered a direct appeal to nations aiding Sudan's warring factions or benefiting from the conflict. Reuters says that he called on them to shift their focus toward alleviating Sudanese suffering and using their influence to bring the war to an end. Addressing the United Nations Security Council, Blinken emphasized the need for concrete action to demonstrate genuine concern for Sudan's future. todayDecember 20, 2024 2
insert_link World Israel Seeks Ceasefire with Hamas Before Hanukkah Ahead of the latest UN Security Council meeting, Israel's Permanent Representative to the UN told reporters he was hopeful for a ceasefire agreement with Hamas before the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah - next week. Correspondent Mitch McCann reports from New York: todayDecember 19, 2024 9
insert_link Africa South Africa and Mozambique Ministers to Tour Lebombo Port for Bilateral Talks Ministers from South Africa and Mozambique will today tour the Lebombo port of entry in Mpumalanga as part of their bilateral talks. The port is severely disrupted by Mozambique’s post-election violence, which led to its temporary closure last week, leaving freight trucks stranded in long queues for several days. International Relations and Cooperation ministry spokesperson Chrispin Phiri says the tour aims to boost cooperation on security, trade, and border […] todayDecember 18, 2024 9
insert_link World UN Secretary-General Warns Israel Against Occupation of UN-Preserved Buffer Zone with Syria The United Nations Secretary General has warned Israel against its occupation of a UN-patrolled buffer zone between Israel and Syria. Israel took over the demilitarised zone on Sunday, just hours after Syrian rebels swept president Bashar al-Assad from power. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. todayDecember 16, 2024 10
insert_link World Trump team meet Ukrainian officials to discuss peace plan Members of President-elect Donald Trump's incoming team have held high level talks with Ukrainian officials to try and end the war with Russia. Trump has promised to end the conflict quickly. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayDecember 6, 2024 11
insert_link World Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister accuses Yunus of genocide In her first public address since being ousted, Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has accused interim government head Mohammad Yunus of carrying out genocide. Hasina, who fled to India in August was addressing her supporters virtually. Ishan Garh tells us more from New Delhi. todayDecember 5, 2024 8
insert_link World Nato to boost intelligence collaboration NATO has pledged to boost intelligence collaboration to curb alleged acts of sabotage by China and Russia. This comes as foreign ministers from the military alliance are gathering in Brussels for a two-day summit. William Denselow reports from the Belgian capital. todayDecember 4, 2024 22
insert_link World US commits to more aid to Ukraine before Trump’s term The United States has announced a new $725 million military aid package for Ukraine to help in its fight against Russia. The shipment of landmines and ammunition is the latest from the Biden administration as it works to provide extra assistance to the war-torn nation before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Benji Hyer reports. todayDecember 4, 2024 21
insert_link South Africa Ramaphosa Highlights G20 Presidency as Platform for Africa and Global South S.A's President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa’s G20 presidency is a chance to advance global economic growth, sustainable development, and the needs of Africa and the Global South. The G20 leaders' summit will be hosted in Johannesburg in November next year, further solidifying South Africa's leadership role. Ramaphosa says the presidency aims to bring African priorities to the forefront while strengthening global partnerships for a better future: todayDecember 4, 2024 9