International News
US grants $11m to environmental insurance efforts in Africa
By: Marleny Arnoldi 13th February 2024 African Risk Capacity (ARC) has entered into a landmark $11.7-million partnership with the US government to increase access to parametric insurance... →
South Africa dismisses US lawmakers’ bid to review relations
By: Bloomberg 12th February 2024 South Africa dismissed a bid by US lawmakers to have legislation passed that calls for a review of bilateral ties between the two nations. Two... →
Brics gets boost as Saudi Arabia joins group of emerging nations
By: Bloomberg 1st February 2024 South Africa’s foreign minister said Saudi Arabia and four other countries have accepted the invitation to join the Brics club of nations that was... →
South African foreign minister: states must stop funding Israel's military
By: Reuters 31st January 2024 All states have an obligation to stop funding and facilitating Israel's military actions in Gaza after the World Court made clear those actions... →
Global economic growth expected to stagnate this year
By: Darren Parker 30th January 2024 Global economic growth is expected to be subdued, if not stagnant this year, with global trade also expected to be sluggish, financial services... →
SA vs Israel: SA did actually win ceasefire order, says dissenting Ugandan judge
By: News24Wire 29th January 2024 South Africa did, in fact, win a ceasefire order against Israel, according to the International Court of Justice judge most opposed to its case.... →
World Court says Israel must take steps to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza
By: Reuters 26th January 2024 The World Court on Friday ordered Israel to take all measures within its power to prevent acts of genocide as it wages war against Hamas militants... →
SA vs Israel: Genocide case testing 'effectiveness' of global bodies – Dirco Minister Naledi Pandor
By: News24Wire 26th January 2024 International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor says South Africa's genocide case against Israel is questioning the effectiveness of... →