Israel's decision to formally recognize Somaliland as an independent state has drawn sharp condemnation from Somalia and the African Union, intensifying political tensions across the Horn of Africa. The announcement, reinforced by a recent meeting between Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohammed Abdullahi, comes against the backdrop of escalating rivalry over key Red Sea and Indian Ocean maritime routes and heightened security risks stemming from Houthi attacks on commercial shipping. The development has the potential to realign regional dynamics involving Ethiopia, Egypt, Turkey, and Eritrea. Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe has more...

Israel's decision to formally recognize Somaliland as an independent state has drawn sharp condemnation from Somalia and the African Union, intensifying political tensions across the Horn of Africa. The announcement, reinforced by a recent meeting between Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohammed Abdullahi, comes against the backdrop of escalating rivalry over key Red Sea and Indian Ocean maritime routes and heightened security risks stemming from Houthi attacks on commercial shipping. The development has the potential to realign regional dynamics involving Ethiopia, Egypt, Turkey, and Eritrea. Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe has more...

An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day’s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.

An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day&rsquo;s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.

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Somalia criticises Israel for formally recognising Somaliland as  independent state 

The United States is tightening its visitor visa rules. From January 21, applicants from 38 countries seeking tourist or business visas may be required to post a refundable security bond of between five-thousand and fifteen-thousand dollars. The State Department says the decision on the bond amount will be made by consular officers during visa interviews.Channnel Africas economics reporter innocent Semosa has the details... 

The United States is tightening its visitor visa rules. From January 21, applicants from 38 countries seeking tourist or business visas may be required to post a refundable security bond of between five-thousand and fifteen-thousand dollars. The State Department says the decision on the bond amount will be made by consular officers during visa interviews.Channnel Africas economics reporter innocent Semosa has the details...&nbsp;

US visa applicants from 38 countries seeking tourist or business visas may be required to post refundable security bond up to $15 000 

Officials are continuing investigations after a group of 20 children were intercepted while attempting to cross South Africa's Limpopo River, in the direction of Zimbabwe. The operation was carried out by members of the South African National Defence Force and Border Management Authority (BMA), near the Beitbridge border post between the two countries. Officials say the majority of the minors were found without parental supervision or legal guardianship, with only one adult confirmed to be the parent of some of the children. This incident has sparked urgent concerns over child exploitation and the effectiveness of current border security measures during this high-volume post-festive season. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Deputy Commissioner for Operations in the BMA, General David Chilembe

Officials are continuing investigations after a group of 20 children were intercepted while attempting to cross South Africa's Limpopo River, in the direction of Zimbabwe. The operation was carried out by members of the South African National Defence Force and Border Management Authority (BMA), near the Beitbridge border post between the two countries. Officials say the majority of the minors were found without parental supervision or legal guardianship, with only one adult confirmed to be the parent of some of the children. This incident has sparked urgent concerns over child exploitation and the effectiveness of current border security measures during this high-volume post-festive season. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Deputy Commissioner for Operations in the BMA, General David Chilembe

SA officials intercept  group of 20 unaccompanied children enroute to Zimbabwe

 Moscow says it is dealing with what it calls an anomalous situation in the North Atlantic which features a high-stakes maritime standoff involving a Russian-flagged oil tanker that Washington and its allies have been tracking for weeks. According to media reports, the US is making plans to try to intercept the oil tanker Marinera that Russia has claimed jurisdiction over. The tanker is said to be linked to a so-called "shadow fleet" of ships accused of dodging sanctions on oil exports.  Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Former Diplomat & Conflict Resolution Expert, Dr. Kingsley Makhubela

&nbsp;Moscow says it is dealing with what it calls an anomalous situation in the North Atlantic which features a high-stakes maritime standoff involving a Russian-flagged oil tanker that Washington and its allies have been tracking for weeks. According to media reports, the US is making plans to try to intercept the oil tanker Marinera that Russia has claimed jurisdiction over. The tanker is said to be linked to a so-called "shadow fleet" of ships accused of dodging sanctions on oil exports.&nbsp; Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Former Diplomat &amp; Conflict Resolution Expert, Dr. Kingsley Makhubela

Somalia criticises Israel for formally recognising Somaliland as independent state

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