insert_link World India’s opposition calls for resignation of railway minister In New Delhi - calls are growing for the resignation of India's railway minister - a day after 18 people were killed in a stampede at an overcrowded railway station in the capital city. The youngest victim was seven years old and the oldest 79. A probe is underway but the opposition claims the government is suppressing details of the tragedy, as Sreoshi Mukherjee reports. today17 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa In S.A, ANC Dismisses Claims of Unity Government Collapse South Africa's ANC has strongly defended its policies and rejected opposition claims that the government of national unity is on the verge of collapse. In the debate on the state of the nation address, ANC chief whip Mdumiseni Ntuli dismissed the opposition's assertions, stating they had been proven wrong. Ntuli emphasised that the ANC, as the leader of the national democratic revolution, has a duty to uphold its principles and […] today12 February, 2025
insert_link Africa SA MP denies resource shortages for troops in DRC The chairperson of the S.A Parliament's portfolio committee on Defence and Military Veterans, Dakota Legoete, has refuted claims that South African troops in the Democratic Republic of Congo lack resources. This follows the loss of nine soldiers in Goma. Legoete has deemed opposition calls to recall peacekeepers premature and praised their sacrifices. He highlights the mission’s role in regional stability: today28 January, 2025
insert_link Africa Mauritius Suspends Social Media Access Amid Election and Wiretapping Scandal Mauritius has ordered a social media blackout for all internet providers until November 11, the day after its general election, which the opposition claims is an attempt to avoid electoral defeat. Reuters has it that the move follows a wiretapping scandal involving leaked recordings of conversations among politicians, police, journalists, and civil society members, which have circulated on social media since mid-October. today4 November, 2024
insert_link Africa Mozambique’s Dollar Bond Drops Amid Election Dispute Unrest Mozambique's dollar bond declined for a third consecutive day as unrest over disputed election results intensified. The country's eurobond, CNBCAfrica indicates, maturing in 2031, fell by 0.58 cents, with total losses surpassing two cents since Friday. Opposition candidates claim the October 9 election was rigged, with final results expected this week. today24 October, 2024
insert_link World UN urges peaceful response amid Venezuela election controversy The United Nations says it is extremely concerned about widespread protests and arrests in Venezuela. Protests erupted as anger grew over the awarding of Sunday's election to President Nicolas Maduro despite claims by the opposition that it had won. On Monday, the election board declared that Maduro had won a third term with 51% of votes. The Secretary General's spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric says that all political leaders should reject violence. […] today31 July, 2024
