International News
World cannot ignore atrocities in Gaza as it did the Rwandan genocide – Ramaphosa
By: Thabi Shomolekae 8th April 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that with the advent of 24 hour news, the proliferation of social and community media and the speed with... →
China invites Uganda's energy minister for talks on pipeline financing
By: Reuters 5th April 2024 China has invited Uganda's energy minister to Beijing to discuss the East African country's $5-billion crude oil pipeline, Uganda's presidency said... →
China could drive Africa's renewable energy revolution, report says
By: Reuters 2nd April 2024 China has a unique opportunity to drive forward an energy revolution in Africa, but it must first reverse nearly two decades of neglect of green... →
Brics development bank aims to make $5bn in loans in 2024
By: Reuters 26th March 2024 The New Development Bank (NDB), set up by the Brics group of emerging economies, aims to make about $5-billion in loans this year, its vice... →
South Africa works to build US ties as lawmakers urge review
By: Bloomberg 25th March 2024 South Africa’s government moved to reaffirm ties with the US as lawmakers in Washington discuss a bill that seeks to review the bilateral... →
Britain agrees $100-million trade finance to boost Africa food security
By: Reuters 25th March 2024 Development lender British International Investment said on Monday it had agreed a $100-million finance facility with the Eastern and Southern... →
US gets 'mixed signals' from Niger on future of US troops, US general says
By: Reuters 20th March 2024 The United States has received "mixed signals" from Niger following the ruling junta's weekend announcement that it had revoked an accord allowing... →
Egypt: US should make clear to Israel consequences of Rafah operation
By: Reuters 18th March 2024 Egypt's foreign minister said on Monday the US should make clear to Israel what the consequences of a military push into the south Gaza city of... →