International News
Putin renews nuclear threats against West at military parade
By: Bloomberg 9th May 2024 Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the West against threatening Russia as he pursues his invasion of Ukraine and revived his nuclear... →
In surprise move, Somalia asks UN to end political mission
By: Reuters 9th May 2024 Somalia's government has requested the termination of a United Nations political mission that has advised it on peace-building, security reforms... →
South Africa appoints new Honorary Consul in the UK to promote trade
By: Rebecca Campbell 8th May 2024 South Africa has appointed a new Honorary Consul in the UK, it was announced on Wednesday. An Honorary Consul serves to promote South African... →
Putin sworn in for new term amid growing conflict with the West
By: Bloomberg 7th May 2024 Vladimir Putin, who’s ruled Russia for the whole of the 21st century so far, was sworn in for a fifth term as president, amid renewed nuclear... →
Russian troops enter base housing US military in Niger, US official says
By: Reuters 3rd May 2024 Russian military personnel have entered an air base in Niger that is hosting US troops, a senior US defence official told Reuters, a move that... →
Hamas delegation to visit Egypt soon for further ceasefire talks - statement
By: Reuters 2nd May 2024 A delegation from the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas is set to visit Egypt soon for further ceasefire talks in the Gaza war, the group said in a... →
SA’s ICJ case follows decades of tension between SA, Israel – Mistra researcher
By: Thabi Shomolekae 30th April 2024 Independent think-tank Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (Mistra) senior researcher Na'eem Jeenah argued on Tuesday that South Africa’s... →
Israel waiting on Hamas on proposed halt to fighting before sending team to Cairo
By: Reuters 30th April 2024 Israel is waiting for Hamas to respond to proposals for a halt to the fighting in Gaza and a return of Israeli hostages before sending a team to... →
