The South African government has navigated this period remarkably well. It has not capitulated to any of the stronger blocs, whilst retaining its dignity and independent views
President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South Africans in Israel to cross the land border into Jordan — one of the few remaining safe exit routes
Qatar is one of the world’s largest exporters of liquefied natural gas and a suspension of output removes roughly 20% of global trade by volume from immediate supply
The United Nations Charter prohibits the use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of another state, the only recognised exception being…
US President Donald Trump warned members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard to lay down their arms or face ‘certain death’.
If the country is to move beyond crisis management, austerity must apply to all
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…
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
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…
The African Peace and Security Dialogue in South Africa comes in the same week as the peace deal brokered by Qatar and the US falters
US involvement in the Middle East and Israel’s attacks on Iran and its retaliation make the US military base in Qatar a target
Therese Wagner said no deal had been made with the Trump administration but Kinshasa was exploring forms of cooperation
After the stall during 2020’s pandemic, travellers have come storming back exponentially each year
Much is at stake for the wealthy, US-friendly Gulf states, whose expensive economic diversification plans rely on a peaceful environment for business and tourism
The beautiful game arrives at the perfect time to scrub the mud off Afcon’s lead sponsor
After the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Fifa set up a human rights panel with the intention of stopping abuse and exploitation
Russia has been punished by Fifa and Uefa for its invasion of Ukraine but the same doesn’t apply to Israel for its occupation of Palestine
The World Cup can trigger intense emotions in a way that no other sporting mega-event can
The first round of games are done. Who stood out, who flopped and what to watch out for
Europe baulking at protesting against the host nation’s human rights abuses shows the power of black gold
