International News
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... →
Reserve Bank warns carbon taxes may cut exports by 10% 
By: Bloomberg 21st May 2024 South African economic growth could be severely stunted if carbon taxes are widely imposed on its exports, according to a new report by the... →
South Africa welcomes ICC prosecutor seeking warrants for Israel, Hamas leaders 
By: Reuters 21st May 2024 South Africa's presidency said on Monday it welcomed an announcement by the International Criminal Court's prosecutor saying he had requested... →
Biden, Kenya's Ruto to discuss Kenyan debt relief this week
By: Reuters 21st May 2024 US President Joe Biden will play host this week to Kenyan President William Ruto for wide-ranging talks expected to include debt relief for Kenya... →
