insert_link World US expresses concern over South Korea The United States has expressed confidence that the political dispute in South Korea is resolved peacefully and within the rule of law. This follows President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of emergency martial law, citing security concerns over North Korea. However, South Korean lawmakers voted to block the president's power after protests outside Parliament. From Washington, Benji Hyer reports. today4 December, 2024
insert_link World Imran Khan charged over death of paramilitary officer Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan now faces murder charges, in addition to the over 100 corruption cases he's already fighting from jail. Khan has been booked for the death of a paramilitary officer who was killed during last week's protest. today3 December, 2024
insert_link World Pakistan’s capital under security lockdown Security across the capital Islamabad is on high alert as the protesters from the former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party march towards the capital demanding his release. Imran Khan has been in jail since last year over multiple corruption charges which his party alleges are politically motivated. Hira Mustafa has more. today26 November, 2024
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 Rundu polling officials force ECN to increase training allowance Polling officials in Rundu have issued an ultimatum to the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN), demanding a pay increase within 24 hours or risking a boycott of the upcoming Presidential and National Assembly elections. The dispute arose over a daily training allowance of N$150, which officials claimed was insufficient. Their protests escalated into disrupted training sessions, creating chaos ahead of the crucial electoral process. In response to the unrest, the […] today25 November, 2024
insert_link Africa Protests Intensify in Mozambique After Controversial Election Results Protests have intensified in Mozambique following the disputed victory of the Frelimo party in the October 9 election. CNBCAfrica says with over 56% voter abstention, clashes between police and protesters have resulted in at least 30 deaths, while human rights groups condemn the government's violent crackdown on demonstrators. Independent candidate Venancio Mondlane, whose supporters believe the election was rigged, has called for more protests. today18 November, 2024
insert_link Africa South Africa supports political stability in Mozambique S.A's International Relations and Cooperation minister, Ronald Lamola, says government is committed to supporting political stability in Mozambique. He welcomed the return of normalcy at Mpumalanga’s Lebombo border amid ongoing protests in the neighbouring country. Briefing the media, Lamola highlighted the importance of validating election results transparently. today13 November, 2024
insert_link Africa Mozambique Protests Intensify as Frelimo’s Election Victory Faces Backlash In Mozambique, police have fired tear gas at protesters in the largest demonstration yet against the Frelimo party, which was declared the winner of disputed elections on October 9, says Al Jazeera. Frustrations have grown as Frelimo’s victory extends its 49 years in power, with human rights groups reporting that at least 18 people have been killed amid a forceful police crackdown on the protests. today8 November, 2024
insert_link South Africa AfriForum and Solidarity Reject Cosatu’s Claims of Apartheid Flags at BELA Protest AfriForum and Solidarity have dismissed Cosatu's claims that apartheid flags were displayed at the BELA protest in Pretoria. AfriForum's Kallie Kriel says the accusations are false and malicious. Adding that with over ten-thousand attendees protesting the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act, organisers noted one individual with a Vierkleur flag, who was quickly escorted off-site. He criticised Cosatu over the allegations: today7 November, 2024
insert_link Africa Mozambique Faces Growing Unrest as Opposition Plans Mass Rally Mozambique is bracing for a potential escalation of unrest following the election of President Daniel Chapo in October. According to Deutsche Welle, today, opposition-led demonstrations in the capital, Maputo, are expected to culminate in a large rally, raising concerns about increased violence and riots. An analyst noted that due to the long-standing repressive nature of the country’s regime, violence has increasingly become the only way to engage effectively with those […] today7 November, 2024
