Malawi hospital gets 98% accreditation from Council for Health Service Accreditation of Southern Africa

A Malawi hospital has been accredited with a 98% accreditation from the Council for Health Service Accreditation of Southern Africa, making it the next go-to hospital in the region. The accreditation means that the hospital complies with internationally recognised standards aligned with the princi…

CHADEMA questions treason charges faced by party leader, Lissu

Tundu Lissu, leader of CHADEMA, Tanzania's largest opposition party, has now spent a year in prison facing treason charges that could carry the death penalty. He was arrested in April 2025, accused of inciting efforts to disrupt the October 2025 elections, allegations that led to his party being b…

Lissu, leader of CHADEMA, Tanzania's largest opposition party, marks one year in prison on charges of treason

Tundu Lissu, leader of CHADEMA, has now spent exactly one year in detention since his arrest on 9 April 2025.  Reports indicate that he has been held in solitary confinement and isolation, conditions that his legal team and international observers have condemned as a violation of human rights.  L…

'US/Iran ceasefire is in accordance with SA's approach to peace-making'

South Africa's (SA) Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), says they have welcomed the fragile ceasefire that was announced between Iran and the United States, saying it is in accordance with South Africa's approach to peace-making.   The Department in partnership with the …

Former Tanzanian President Kikwete is in South Sudan for a three-day mission aimed at advancing inclusive political dialogue

Former Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete, currently serving as the African Union (AU) High Representative for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, has arrived in Juba for a three-day mission aimed at advancing inclusive political dialogue and fostering lasting peace in South Sudan. Kikwete was app…

More than 500 suspects accused of involvement in militant attacks stand trial in Nigeria

Nigerian authorities have launched one of the country's largest-ever terrorism prosecutions, with more than 500 suspects accused of involvement in militant attacks now facing trial. The charges include aiding and abetting terrorism, particularly in the north-east, where an insurgency by the Boko H…

Norway's Ambassador-Designate to SA reaffirms commitment to strengthening diplomatic, economic, cultural ties with SA

Norway's Ambassador-Designate to South Africa (SA), Anne Beathe Kristiansen, has reaffirmed her country's commitment to strengthening diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties with SA. Speaking shortly after presenting her credentials to SA's President Cyril Ramaphosa, Kristiansen praised SA's warm …

US, Iran have agreed to an immediate two-week ceasefire, averting a major escalation

The United States (US) and Iran have agreed to an immediate two-week ceasefire, narrowly averting a major escalation after US President Donald Trump warned that a "whole civilisation will die."  The truce, brokered by Pakistan, sets the stage for formal talks between delegations from both countrie…

Concerns are growing about how media reporting on the Israel/US- Iran conflict are shaping public perceptions

As the conflict between Israel, the United States (US), and Iran unfolds, concerns are growing about how media framing, propaganda, and information warfare are shaping public perceptions. All three parties are not only engaged on the battlefield but are also aggressively seeking to control the narr…

SA offers temporary visa for Middle East airspace disruptions

South Africa's (SA) Department of Home Affairs (DHA), has introduced a temporary visa concession for individuals affected by airspace closures arising from ongoing instability in the Middle East and Gulf region. The directive, which was issued on March 23rd , provides short-term relief for affecte…