insert_link World UN welcomes Gaza agreement but calls for lasting ceasefire The United Nations has welcomed an agreement between Israel and Hamas for a four day pause in the fighting. The deal will also see 50 hostages taken by Hamas on October 7th returned to Israel in exchange for the release of 150 Palestinians from prison. But the UN warns that more is needed to ease the suffering for people living in Gaza. William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New […] todayNovember 23, 2023 4
insert_link World Pentagon confirms ballistic missile attack on US Airbase in Iraq The Pentagon has confirmed that a US Airbase in Iraq has been hit by a ballistic missile attack. It comes as American bases in the Middle East report an increase in attacks on soldiers stationed in the region. todayNovember 23, 2023 2
insert_link South Africa International law expert says there are notable tense dynamics between South Africa and Israel International law expert Patrick Kadima says there are notable tense dynamics between South Africa and Israel. This tension escalated as Israel recalled its ambassador for consultation, coinciding with South Africa’s parliamentary vote on closing the Israeli embassy. In addition, South Africa is chairing the BRICS’s extraordinary joint meeting on Gaza, where members are expected to adopt a joint statement addressing the current situation. Kadima suggested to eNCA that the urgent […] todayNovember 22, 2023 2
insert_link Africa Premature babies evacuated from Gaza as hostage negotiations continue 28 premature babies have crossed into Egypt after they were evacuated from a surrounded hospital in Gaza. They were rescued from al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City which is occupied by Israeli forces, with gun battles continuing around the building. It comes as hostage negotiations are ongoing, with the hope that Hamas will release dozens of people taken captive six weeks ago. Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv. todayNovember 21, 2023 9
insert_link Africa National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa says it supports the calls made by minister of International Relations and Co-operation The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa says it supports the calls made by minister of International Relations and Co-operation, Naledi Pandor, that Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu must be charged with war crimes. South Africa has filed a referral to the International Criminal Court for an investigation into alleged war crimes committed by Israel in Gaza. Numsa’s spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, says it continues to be shocked by the […] todayNovember 20, 2023 1
insert_link South Africa President Ramaphosa appeals for more action from the international community in reviving the Israeli-Palestinian peace process President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded his working visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt with an appeal to the international community to do more in enabling the revival of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. The President traveled to Cairo, Egypt on 21 October 2023, to attend the Cairo Summit for Peace at the invitation of Egyptian President, His Excellency Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. In his plea to the international community, President Ramaphosa […] todayOctober 23, 2023 4
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.
