Tensions in the Middle East are escalating sharply following U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliation. South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, has condemned violations of international law and rejected the doctrine of anticipatory self-defence. Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned the region risks sliding into wider war. So — are we witnessing another regional flare-up, or a deeper fracture in the global order? Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Nader Hashemi, a Professor in the International Studies department at Georgetown University

Tensions in the Middle East are escalating sharply following U.S.&ndash;Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran&rsquo;s retaliation. South Africa&rsquo;s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, has condemned violations of international law and rejected the doctrine of anticipatory self-defence. Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General Ant&oacute;nio Guterres has warned the region risks sliding into wider war. So &mdash; are we witnessing another regional flare-up, or a deeper fracture in the global order? Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Nader Hashemi, a Professor in the International Studies department at Georgetown University

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 World leaders voice international law violations as US–Israeli strikes intensify in Iran

The Gambia is facing growing frustration over prolonged power cuts, with some residents reporting blackouts lasting up to 48 hours. The outages have sparked protests in Banjul and surrounding areas, with police using tear gas to disperse crowds.

President Adama Barrow has acknowledged the severity of the crisis, describing it as a national emergency and promising that power supplies will improve by the end of October. The government says new generating capacity is on the way, while the national electricity utility has blamed reduced electricity imports and technical problems for the outages.

With presidential elections expected in December and Barrow seeking a controversial third term, the power crisis is also becoming a political issue.

Mpho Sithole spoke to Essa Lowe, a Journalist at Paradise TV and Radio in The Gambia.

The Gambia is facing growing frustration over prolonged power cuts, with some residents reporting blackouts lasting up to 48 hours. The outages have sparked protests in Banjul and surrounding areas, with police using tear gas to disperse crowds.
President Adama Barrow has acknowledged the severity of the crisis, describing it as a national emergency and promising that power supplies will improve by the end of October. The government says new generating capacity is on the way, while the national electricity utility has blamed reduced electricity imports and technical problems for the outages.
With presidential elections expected in December and Barrow seeking a controversial third term, the power crisis is also becoming a political issue.
Mpho Sithole spoke to Essa Lowe, a Journalist at Paradise TV and Radio in The Gambia.

The Gambia faces growing frustration over prolonged power cuts

Guinean First Counsellor in charge of Economic Affairs at the High Commission in South Africa, Santou Dabou, says Guinea is open for business and investment following the country's recent presidential elections and the formation of what she describes as a stable government.

Dabou says the return to political stability is creating opportunities for increased trade, investment and small business development.

She was speaking to Channel Africa on the sidelines of the third edition of the Embassies Business and Conference, held over two days at the CSIR in Pretoria, which concluded on Wednesday.

Channel Africa’s Reporter Michael Mbewe filed this report.

Guinean First Counsellor in charge of Economic Affairs at the High Commission in South Africa, Santou Dabou, says Guinea is open for business and investment following the country's recent presidential elections and the formation of what she describes as a stable government.
Dabou says the return to political stability is creating opportunities for increased trade, investment and small business development.
She was speaking to Channel Africa on the sidelines of the third edition of the Embassies Business and Conference, held over two days at the CSIR in Pretoria, which concluded on Wednesday.
Channel Africa&rsquo;s Reporter Michael Mbewe filed this report.

Guinea open for business, investment

As world leaders prepare to gather at the UN General Assembly, aid agencies are urging governments and institutional donors to maintain support for essential health services in Sudan. They warn that, as the ongoing war drives humanitarian needs across the country, funding cuts are reducing the response to what is widely regarded as the world's largest humanitarian crisis.

An estimated 33.7 million people are projected to require humanitarian assistance in 2026, representing the highest number globally. Aid organisations say sustained funding is critical to ensuring access to healthcare, nutrition support and other lifesaving services for vulnerable communities affected by the conflict.

Nhlanhla Mahlangu reports.

As world leaders prepare to gather at the UN General Assembly, aid agencies are urging governments and institutional donors to maintain support for essential health services in Sudan. They warn that, as the ongoing war drives humanitarian needs across the country, funding cuts are reducing the response to what is widely regarded as the world's largest humanitarian crisis.
An estimated 33.7 million people are projected to require humanitarian assistance in 2026, representing the highest number globally. Aid organisations say sustained funding is critical to ensuring access to healthcare, nutrition support and other lifesaving services for vulnerable communities affected by the conflict.
Nhlanhla Mahlangu reports.

World leaders voice international law violations as US–Israeli strikes intensify in Iran

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