Venezuela accuses United States of greatest extortion during emergency meeting

Venezuela has accused the United States of the "greatest extortion" during an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council (UNSC) held on Tuesday, condemning Washington's seizure of two Venezuelan oil tankers as worse than piracy. The session was convened by Slovania under the request of Venezuela …

Belgium formally joined South Africa's genocide case against Israel

Belgium has formally joined South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), almost two years since the case was filed. Belgium now joins other countries, including Brazil, Colombia, Ireland, Mexico, Spain and Turkiye. In a statement earlier this week, the IC…

Family of late former Zambian President welcomes SA court judgement on statesman burial

The family of late former Zambian President, Edgar Lungu has welcomed the decision by South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal, granting them leave to appeal a previous High Court ruling that favored the Zambian government's bid to repatriate Lungu's remains for a state funeral. The Lungu family turn…

From ***holes to Summits: Trump's Insults and Africa's Kneeling Presidents

United States President, Donald Trump's  contempt of Africans is not a series of isolated gaffes; it is a deliberate, systemic posture. That is according to Zimbabwean journalist, Wellington Muzengeza, who has penned an article on Trump's continuing disrespect of Africa and her leaders, while some …

The Goosey Gander offers unique taste of colourful culture of SA's historic SOWETO township

Today, we're taking a trip to the heart of the South African township of Soweto, specifically to the iconic Vilakazi Street. If you're looking for a spot that blends local craftsmanship with a truly elegant vibe, you need to know about The Goosey Gander. This unique tasting room has quickly become …

Severe cold front grips Morocco, bringing heavy snowfall of up to 80 centimeters

As a severe cold front grips Morocco this December 2025, bringing heavy snowfall of up to 80 centimeters to the High Atlas and tragic flash floods in Safi, the government has launched a massive relief effort to aid over 73,000 vulnerable households. In response, the country's Directorate of Meteoro…

CIVICUS report paints bleak picture of state of civil rights in African

A recent report by global alliance of civil society organisations and activists, CIVICUS has painted a disturbing picture on the state of civil rights on the African continent. The People Power Under Attack report, rates the civic space in 198 countries and territories around the world, with Madaga…

UNICEF intensifies support for Sudan's children as war rages on

With conflict-driven displacement having left nearly half of Sudan's population facing high levels of acute food insecurity, UNICEF in that region, says it has ramped up support for children caught in the country's war. The efforts come as the country's children have been highlighted as having the …

Police Minister expresses concern over rise in gun violence in SA

As the festive season is underway South Africa's acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has sounded the alarm over the country's escalating gun violence, warning that the widespread circulation of illegal firearms is costing innocent lives. Speaking during a SAPS ministerial festive season oversight…

SA Health Ombud reveals receipt of staggering 3 700 complaints over poor quality of care at public health facilities

South Africa's Health Ombud, Professor Taole Mokoena has revealed that in the past financial year of 2024/2025 his office received over three thousand seven hundred complaints from members of the public regarding the poor quality of care they receive at various health facilities in the country.   H…