Iraq
Iraq is a country in the Middle East, bordered by Türkiye to the north, Iran to the east, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia to the south, Jordan to the west and Syria to the north-west. Its capital and largest city is Baghdad. Iraq has a population of about 42-million and an economy heavily dependent on oil exports, which account for the majority of government revenue and gross domestic product. The country holds some of the world's largest proven oil reserves, concentrated in fields around Basra in the south and Kirkuk in the north, and is a member of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. Iraq also has significant natural gas resources, though much remains underexploited. The currency is the Iraqi dinar. Iraq is a federal parliamentary republic. The country is a founding member of the Arab League and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. Iraq's modern history has been shaped by the overthrow of the monarchy in 1958, decades of authoritarian rule, the Iran–Iraq War of the 1980s, the Gulf War in 1991, international sanctions and the 2003 invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein, followed by years of sectarian conflict and the fight against insurgent groups.
Iraq Updates
Hostilities flare in Iran war, oil jumps with talks at a stalemate
By: Reuters 3rd June 2026 Gulf hostilities flared again on Wednesday, with an Iranian missile attack damaging Kuwait's airport and the US military carrying out strikes near... →
Can civilians fill the peacekeeping gap in eastern DRC?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 12th May 2026 If formally recognised, unarmed civilian protection and community-based early warning can offer a path to sustaining stability and security amid... →
IMF cuts growth outlook, warns of potential global recession if Iran war worsens
By: Reuters 14th April 2026 The International Monetary Fund cut its growth outlook on Tuesday due to Iran war-driven energy price spikes and supply disruptions and warned... →
Daily Podcast – April 14, 2026
By: Lumkile Nkomfe 14th April 2026 Making headlines: DA, ActionSA want Qedani Mahlangu prosecuted for Life Esidimeni tragedy; Gwarube flags ‘misinformation’ as deadline for comments... →
IMF, World Bank, IEA warn that fuel prices may remain high for prolonged period
By: Terence Creamer 14th April 2026 The heads of the International Energy Agency (IEA), International Monetary Fund (IMF), and World Bank Group have jointly warned that fuel and... →
EFF celebrates Iran’s ‘strategic victory’ following ceasefire with Trump
By: Thabi Shomolekae 8th April 2026 The Economic Freedom Fighters has reiterated its call for international accountability for US President Donald Trump, as it commended Iran’s... →
Oil plunges after Trump postpones strikes on Iranian power plants
By: Reuters 23rd March 2026 Oil prices fell by 7% on Monday after US President Donald Trump said he would postpone any military strikes against Iranian power plants for five... →
Fink Haysom fought tirelessly for justice and reconciliation – in South Africa and on the global stage
23rd March 2026 The preamble of the South African constitution of 1996 starts as follows: We, the people of South Africa, →
Fundamentally disrupted
By: Terence Creamer 20th March 2026 Peace is not merely the absence of war. Yet when conflicts rage, the foremost priority is always to find ways to stop the killing and the... →
South African rand weakens as Middle East conflict weighs on sentiment
By: Reuters 17th March 2026 The South African rand edged lower in early Tuesday dealings as market sentiment remained cautious amid continuing conflict in the Middle East,... →
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