Cyril Ramaphosa assumes SADC chairmanship as bloc congratulates Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa steps into the interim chairmanship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) amid Madagascar's political turmoil, as the bloc extends its congratulations to Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu for her recent el…

Woman found guilty in UK of harassing Madeleine McCann's parents

AFP|Published

A UK jury on Friday convicted a Polish woman who had claimed to be Madeleine McCann -- one of the world's highest-profile missing persons -- of harassing the girl's ...

LOOK: King Tut's collection displayed for first time at Egypt's grand museum

AFP|Published

In a vast, dimly lit main hall spanning four levels, visitors gazed at chariots, household items, jewelled ornaments and, at the centre, Tutankhamun's iconic golden ...

President Ramaphosa seeks stronger ties with Indonesia during state visit

Nolwandle Ntshiza|Published

In a momentous meeting in Jakarta, President Cyril Ramaphosa underscores the enduring friendship between South Africa and Indonesia, as both nations set their sights ...

Epstein files: Pressure mounts on Trump following Prince Andrew's royal resignation

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

United Kingdom’s Prince Andrew announced that he will no longer use his title of Duke of York, a move that follows intense pressure from his brother, King Charles ...

LIVE UPDATES | Merz hails Gaza hostage release as 'start of healing'

AFP|Published

Live updates of the release of hostages following a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.

No end in sight to US shutdown despite Trump pressure

AFP|Published

Federal agencies have been out of money since October 1 and public services have been crippled amid stalled talks between the two sides that have led to a series ...

WATCH | Mandla Mandela: ‘Tell my kids daddy is coming home’ following Israeli detention

Xolile Mtembu|Updated

Mandla Mandela has been heard from after his abduction by Israeli forces during the Global Sumud Flotilla, sharing a heartfelt message of hope and reassurance for ...

'They pose no security risk': United States deporting larger group of convicted criminals to Eswatini

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Eswatini is set to receive another group of convicted criminals from the US, raising alarms in South Africa over regional security and immigration protocols. This ...

Jane Goodall, trailblazing primatologist and conservationist, dies at 91

Morgan Morgan|Published

World-renowned British primatologist and conservation pioneer Dr Jane Goodall has died at the age of 91 while on a US speaking tour, leaving a legacy that transformed ...

PICS: Dozens missing, three dead in Indonesia school collapse

AFP|Published

Searchers raced on Tuesday to rescue at least 38 people still believed trapped after the collapse of an Islamic school building in Indonesia that has already left ...

YouTube settles with Trump for $22million over social media suspension

AFP|Published

YouTube has agreed to pay $22 million to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump after the company suspended his account over the January 6, 2021, attack ...

MSF suspends medical services in Mocímboa da Praia amid escalating violence in Northern Mozambique

Danie van der Lith|Published

MSF has temporarily suspended all medical services in Mocímboa da Praia, Cabo Delgado, due to escalating violence, leaving thousands without critical healthcare ...

China sentences 16 Myanmar-linked gang members to death

AFP|Published

A Chinese court sentenced to death on Monday 16 members of a family-run gang engaged in cyber fraud, drug-selling, prostitution, and other crimes in Myanmar's Kokang ...

Trump announces steep new tariffs, reviving trade war

AFP|Published

The late evening announcement is the harshest trade policy by the president since last April's shock unveiling of reciprocal tariffs on virtually every US trading ...

Trump orders restoration of death penalty in Washington DC

RT News|Published

The US president has directed Attorney General Pamela Bondi to pursue capital punishment in the district for the “most heinous crimes”.

Trump voters bid farewell to 'martyr' right-wing activist Charlie Kirk

Published

Nearly 65,000 people attended a memorial service for slain right-wing activist, Charlie Kirk.

China prepares to evacuate 400,000 as super typhoon makes landfall in Philippines

AFP|Published

The typhoon made landfall on the Philippines' Calayan Island, part of the sparsely populated Babuyan chain.

Meet Diella: the world’s first AI minister leading Albania’s anti-corruption efforts

Vuyile Madwantsi|Published

Albania's Diella is a bold experiment in governance, challenging the traditional roles of public officials and redefining how governments function.

Elon Musk slammed for 'inflammatory language' at UK far-right rally

AFP|Published

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticises Elon Musk for his 'dangerous and inflammatory language' during a massive far-right protest in London, raising concerns ...