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

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

Zambia has started receiving Ballot Papers for the August General Election from the United Arab Emirates' city of Dubai, where the Southern African nation has been printing from. Meanwhile preparations for the election on the ground is going but with a number of concerns ranging from withdrawal of validly nominated candidates, claims of unfair electoral practice to continued scenes of violence countrywide. Our Zambia Correspondent Arthur Davies Sikopo now gives us a build-up for the polls.

Zambia has started receiving Ballot Papers for the August General Election from the United Arab Emirates' city of Dubai, where the Southern African nation has been printing from. Meanwhile preparations for the election on the ground is going but with a number of concerns ranging from withdrawal of validly nominated candidates, claims of unfair electoral practice to continued scenes of violence countrywide. Our Zambia Correspondent Arthur Davies Sikopo now gives us a build-up for the polls.

Zambia begins receiving ballot papers for August elections

At the recently ended International Women's Forum for Peace and Democracy in Luanda, Angola, Chairperson of the Executive Committee of the African Women's Impact Fund, Lindeka Dzedze stressed that women's economic empowerment is key to peace, stability, and resilience in Africa, calling for concrete action and measurable results to drive real impact. Tracey Boomgaard caught up with Dzedze on the eve of Pan-African Women's Day and began by asking her about empowering women and the issue of gender equality...

At the recently ended International Women's Forum for Peace and Democracy in Luanda, Angola, Chairperson of the Executive Committee of the African Women's Impact Fund, Lindeka Dzedze stressed that women's economic empowerment is key to peace, stability, and resilience in Africa, calling for concrete action and measurable results to drive real impact. Tracey Boomgaard caught up with Dzedze on the eve of Pan-African Women's Day and began by asking her about empowering women and the issue of gender equality...

Women's economic empowerment key in Africa

South Africa continues to grapple with a deepening child hunger crisis, with nearly a quarter of children living in severe food poverty and many at risk of life-threatening malnutrition. Efforts to provide nutritious meals to vulnerable children and support Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres, remain a critical intervention in addressing these challenges, particularly in underserved communities where resources are limited. To unpack the scale of the crisis, the impact on children, and what more needs to be done to tackle food insecurity in a sustainable way, Mpho Sithole spoke to Brian Nell, CEO of Rise Against Hunger Africa

South Africa continues to grapple with a deepening child hunger crisis, with nearly a quarter of children living in severe food poverty and many at risk of life-threatening malnutrition. Efforts to provide nutritious meals to vulnerable children and support Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres, remain a critical intervention in addressing these challenges, particularly in underserved communities where resources are limited. To unpack the scale of the crisis, the impact on children, and what more needs to be done to tackle food insecurity in a sustainable way, Mpho Sithole spoke to Brian Nell, CEO of Rise Against Hunger Africa

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

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