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The M23 rebels have said they support the withdrawal of the South African National Defence Force from the UN Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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The fall of Uvira is a turning point in the DRC conflict

The city’s capture by M23 means neighbouring Burundi, an ally of the DRC government, now shares a border with an area controlled by the rebels, escalating the risk of…

Banner of protest: Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with leaders and other officials at the 2025 Arab-Islamic emergency summit in Doha 15 September. Photo: Qatar News Agency/ AFP

Israeli attack on Doha is an assault on the very idea of peace itself

The attempt to betray the mediator and trivialise the values of dialogue represents a moral collapse — not only for the region but for humanity at large

The Samud Flotilla consists of boats from 47 countries and is a symbol of steadfastness against Israel’s occupation and the genocide in Gaza. Photo: Tan Safi/Freedom Flotilla Coalition

Gaza: Steadfastness on the open sea

Countries around the world are increasingly turning against Israel and its aggression in the Middle East. South Africa’s unions and citizens must join in solidarity with…

Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani. Photo: File

Israel’s strike on Doha targets diplomacy and the rules of law

The attacks was the culmination of months of planning, political narrative and expansionist strategy

Wayde van Niekerk is famous for being the only man to win Olympic gold and set a world record (43:03) from lane eight at the Rio Olympics in 2016.

Wayde van Niekerk, the eternal underdog

Injury saw the Olympic champion dubbed an underdog going into the race he won in record-breaking fashion in Rio. But it’s a position he knows well, and now he has an extra year…

Onwards and upwards: Gerda Steyn has been running professionally for only five years, but she won the Comrades Marathon in 2019. This year, her sights are set on the Olympic marathon. (Rajesh Jantilal/AFP)

Gerda Steyn: From the Comrades to the Olympics

The runner smashed her personal best in 2019, and will feel confident going to Tokyo in August

Despite fears

Gulf block remains in deadlock one year on

As Qatar maintains there is ‘no legitimate justification’ for the blockade, the Gulf Cooperation Council turmoil remains unresolved one year later

Negotiators in Doha must extend the greenhouse gas-curbing Kyoto Protocol as an interim measure to rein in climate change.

COP 18 talks go into extra time

The UN climate talks in Doha have yet to produce a deal the day after their scheduled close, with negotiators locked in a stand-off about funding.

Leaders urge investment for poor nations

Leaders and officials attending the third World Investment Forum on Saturday called for channeling more investments to poor nations.

Court ‘magician’ stripped of his spark

Fabrice Santoro was shorn of all magic while going down 6-0 6-1 to world number-one Rafael Nadal in the first round of the Qatar Open on Tuesday.

Rival Lebanese sign deal to end crisis

Rival Lebanese leaders signed a deal on Wednesday to end 18 months of political conflict that had pushed their country to the brink of a new civil war. The deal, concluded after…

Schwartzel makes his move at Qatar Masters

Swede Johan Edfors shot a scintillating six-under-par 66 to take a two-shot lead going into the third round at the ,5-million Qatar Masters on Friday. South African Charl…

Defending champ Goosen withdraws from Qatar Masters

Defending champion Retief Goosen has been forced to withdraw from the ,5-million Qatar Masters suffering from vision problems, he announced on Wednesday. He has been replaced by…

Goosen targets repeat win in Doha

Retief Goosen is hoping to become the first golfer to win the European Tour’s Qatar Masters on two occasions when the 11th edition of the ,5-million event gets under way on…

Davydenko fights to restore reputation

Nikolay Davydenko, the world number four from Russia who remains at the centre of an investigation into a betting scandal, on Tuesday described his treatment by the Association…

Wary Persian Gulf leaders host Ahmadinejad

Leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council, wary of the repercussions of Iran’s nuclear programme, opened a two-day summit on Monday at which they were joined by Iranian President…

‘World not ready for a gas Opec’

Egyptian Energy Minister Sameh Fahmi said on Sunday that forming an Opec-like gas cartel was not a good idea as the world is not prepared to have a new energy organisation. ”It’s…

The Goose soars in Qatar

South African Retief Goosen won the ,2-million Qatar Masters with a one-stroke victory over Australian Nick O’Hern on Sunday. The South African, aiming for his first win in more…

Goosen continues to impress in Doha

Retief Goosen continued to impress at the ,2-million Qatar Masters with a second-round four-under-par 68 at the Doha Golf Club on Friday. The South African, who teed off in the…

Goosen takes charge in Doha

Retief Goosen took a big step towards re-discovering the form he lost in 2006 with a clinical seven-under-par 65 in the first round of the ,2-million Qatar Masters on Thursday.…