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President Cyril Ramaphosa with twenty new Heads of Mission-designate. Photo: Marion Smith

A moment of diplomacy and global connection

The presentation of credentials is a cornerstone of diplomatic protocol, symbolising mutual recognition and the formal commencement of an ambassador’s duties

Flashpoint: Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has urged the US to ‘stop the threats’ and asserting that
Greenland is not for sale and the US has no right to annex any territory of the Danish kingdom.

Selective outrage and erosion of sovereignty

Sovereignty appears vigorously defended in Europe when violated by adversaries but ignored when challenged by allies

President Cyril Ramaphosa

South Africa’s wrestling match with Trump

South Africa has laid a solid foundation as G20 chair, undeterred by the US’s disruptions

Slaves cut cane in the Caribbean. The recently published book, The Black Atlantic’s Triple Burden: Slavery, Colonialism and Reparations explores slavery around the world.

Global Africa’s quest for reparations for crimes against humanity

This excerpt is from the recently published book, The Black Atlantic’s Triple Burden: Slavery, Colonialism and Reparations (Johannesburg: Jacana, 2024)

France are missing key midfielders but Kylian Mbappe will always be the ace in the whole. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

2022 World Cup: What’s the deal in group D?

France are missing key midfielders, which makes Denmark strong candidates for the top spot in this group

Screening of US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry message during the closing day of the C40 World Mayors Summit Buenos Aires 2022 on October 21, 2022 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Gustavo Garello/Getty Images)

US COP27 envoy: Get African countries the money they need to fight climate change

But some African countries plan to push for investment in oil and gas exploration at COP27 in Egypt this month

Racket: Frank Lammers plays Ferry Bouman, a Dutch druglord in the Netflix series ‘Undercover’. Photo: Jo Voets

Screen Grab: A big sting in the small tale of Undercover’s confined setting

The Dutch-Belgian crime thriller, set on a campsite, makes the most of its confined setting

Manuel Locatelli of Italy celebrates with team mates after scoring their side’s second goal during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Group A match between Italy and Switzerland at Olimpico Stadium on June 16, 2021 in Rome, Italy. (Claudio Villa/Getty Images)

Screen Grab: Watching the Euros is shockingly good

If you can look past the bad SuperSport suits and live-action heart attacks, the Euros offer a seductive glimpse of a post-pandemic world

Zindzi Mandela as simply stating facts in her tweets about how white people stole the land, writes Mcebo Dlamini

In defence of Zindzi Mandela’s obvious truths

The ambassador was simply stating facts in her tweets about how white people stole the land, writes Mcebo Dlamini

All gender but zero representation

Amnesty accuses Nordic states of failing rape survivors

An Amnesty report says flawed legislation, harmful myths and gender stereotypes had resulted in "endemic impunity" for perpetrators

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic celebrates with Marcelo Brozovic after the match

‘We don’t want to stop here’ — Croatia’s Dalic

The Croats won 3-2 on penalties after a tense 1-1 draw, to set up a clash with hosts Russia on Saturday

Djibril Sidibe

France finish top ahead of Denmark after World Cup stalemate

France have scored just three times in three games, including a penalty and an own goal

Protesters demonstrate against the ban on Muslim women wearing the veil in public in The Hague

$1.2m fund to pay Denmark’s veil fines

Rasheed Nekkaz said he had already paid 1 538 fines for women facing similar circumstances in six countries

Peter Madsen

Danish submariner’s trial opens for journalist murder

Peter Madsen was charged with murdering and dismembering Swedish journalist Kim Wall aboard his homemade submarine

Chung Yoo-ra will face extradition proceedings in Denmark after Danish police arrested her on an Interpol request from Seoul.

‘Equestrian princess’ arrested in Denmark over South Korea graft scandal

The scandal has drawn hundreds of thousands of protesters onto the streets of Seoul for weekly demonstrations

Europe’s far-right nationalists are closing their borders and using Covid-19 as a guise to deport and deny entry to refugees and asylum seekers.

Denmark no longer a haven for refugees

In the eyes of our politicians, our old welfare state is more important for the majority of Danish voters than solidarity with the world

A scene from the movie ‘The Day the Earth Stood Still’ depicts an old-fashioned polygraph test.

Danish-South African link shifts from aid to green trade

Danish companies have a lot to offer South Africa. They can provide experience, know-how and innovative solutions.

Investigators work at the scene of a cafe shooting in Oesterbro late on Saturday.

Man shot dead by Copenhagen police after gun attacks

Copenhagen police said they had shot dead a man who opened fire on officers hours after two people were killed and five wounded in twin shootings.

Denmark: Get set, go

Small, intimate and rich in heritage, Copenhagen thrives on its finer charms and quality of life.

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni.

Three EU nations cut Uganda aid over anti-gay law

Uganda’s government has been hit with substantial aid cuts after the president enacted a severe anti-gay law.