The International Committee of the Red Cross  is hosting its inaugural Global Conference on Military Personnel Identification - in  South Africa's capital Pretoria
The event convenes over 60 representatives from armed forces across more than 40 countries - and aims to leverage battlefield experiences to formulate international guidelines designed to minimize the number of military personnel who are unaccounted for or unidentified.
To provide more insight on this - we are joined on the line by Stephen Fonseca - Head of the African Centre for Medicolegal Systems - at the International Committee of the Red Cross .

The International Committee of the Red Cross  is hosting its inaugural Global Conference on Military Personnel Identification - in  South Africa's capital Pretoria The event convenes over 60 representatives from armed forces across more than 40 countries - and aims to leverage battlefield experiences to formulate international guidelines designed to minimize the number of military personnel who are unaccounted for or unidentified. To provide more insight on this - we are joined on the line by Stephen Fonseca - Head of the African Centre for Medicolegal Systems - at the International Committee of the Red Cross .

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The International Committee of the Red Cross  hosts inaugural Global Conference on Military Personnel Identification

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On today's edition of The Discourse, we turn our attention to Midrand, in South Africa, where the legislative heart of the continent is beating with renewed purpose. The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) is currently convened for a high-stakes Extraordinary Session to elect its new Bureau leadership. This session follows the conclusion of the Sixth Bureau's mandate and aims to restore full parliamentary functionality through a transparent, rules-based election of a President and four Vice-Presidents based on regional rotation. At a time when calls for stronger accountability, unity, and legislative impact are growing louder, the outcome of this session matters far beyond Midrand. What kind of leadership is needed, and what's at stake for ordinary Africans? Joining us now to unpack the significance of these elections, the regional dynamics at play, and what this means for the 'Africa We Want,' Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Nairobi-based Political Analyst, Hassan Kulundu

On today's edition of The Discourse, we turn our attention to Midrand, in South Africa, where the legislative heart of the continent is beating with renewed purpose. The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) is currently convened for a high-stakes Extraordinary Session to elect its new Bureau leadership. This session follows the conclusion of the Sixth Bureau's mandate and aims to restore full parliamentary functionality through a transparent, rules-based election of a President and four Vice-Presidents based on regional rotation. At a time when calls for stronger accountability, unity, and legislative impact are growing louder, the outcome of this session matters far beyond Midrand. What kind of leadership is needed, and what's at stake for ordinary Africans? Joining us now to unpack the significance of these elections, the regional dynamics at play, and what this means for the 'Africa We Want,' Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Nairobi-based Political Analyst, Hassan Kulundu

Is the Pan-African Parliament effectively executing its mandate?

The African Union is convening a high-level strategic retreat in Malabo, bringing renewed focus to Africa's role within the G20. It comes at a critical moment, amid growing debate over whether the AU should boycott the upcoming G20 Summit in Miami in solidarity with South Africa, a country that played a key role in securing the AU's permanent membership in the bloc. At stake are not just diplomatic relations, but Africa's collective voice on global economic governance, as leaders look to align priorities with Agenda 2063 and shape the continent's engagement ahead of the 2026 United States G20 agenda. For more, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to SABC News Specialist Correspondent, Sophie Mokoena..

The African Union is convening a high-level strategic retreat in Malabo, bringing renewed focus to Africa's role within the G20. It comes at a critical moment, amid growing debate over whether the AU should boycott the upcoming G20 Summit in Miami in solidarity with South Africa, a country that played a key role in securing the AU's permanent membership in the bloc. At stake are not just diplomatic relations, but Africa's collective voice on global economic governance, as leaders look to align priorities with Agenda 2063 and shape the continent's engagement ahead of the 2026 United States G20 agenda. For more, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to SABC News Specialist Correspondent, Sophie Mokoena..

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