International News
Chad's Deby sworn in as president after three years of military rule
By: Reuters 23rd May 2024 Chad's newly elected President Mahamat Idriss Deby was sworn in to succeed his late father on Thursday, after three years as an interim leader... →
DA Abroad vows to fight for improvements to voting system
By: Thabi Shomolekae 23rd May 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) Abroad noted challenges during elections, vowing to take up the issues with the Independent Electoral Commission of... →
Biden and Kenya's Ruto to announce new investments as they seek deeper ties
By: Reuters 23rd May 2024 US President Joe Biden and Kenyan President William Ruto will announce on Thursday investments in green energy and health manufacturing in the east... →
ICC’s request for warrants bolsters SA’s foreign policy – Supra Mahumapelo
By: Thabi Shomolekae 23rd May 2024 Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation chairperson Supra Mahumapelo noted that the International Criminal... →
Biden plans to visit Africa in February if he is re-elected
By: Reuters 23rd May 2024 US President Joe Biden said he plans to make an official visit to Africa in February after the US presidential election, an announcement that... →
Chad's PM Masra resigns after disputed election, Deby confirmed winner
By: Reuters 22nd May 2024 Chad's prime minister and opposition leader Succes Masra has tendered his resignation after interim President Mahamat Idriss Deby was confirmed as... →
Egypt's foreign minister makes first trip to Iran to attend president's funeral
By: Reuters 22nd May 2024 Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry headed on Wednesday to Tehran to participate in the funeral of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi who died in... →
Warrants for Israel, Hamas leaders restore credibility of international justice system – Amnesty International SA
By: Thabi Shomolekae 21st May 2024 Amnesty International South Africa (SA) noted on Tuesday that those who are suspected of responsibility for crimes under international law in... →