South Africa’s former President Thabo Mbeki has vowed to remove “rotten apples” and “thieves” from the governing African National Congress (ANC) party. The 81-year-old was on the campaign trail for the ANC for the first time ahead of elections in May. He made the pledge in front of cheering crowds in Soweto as the party […]
Ukrainian servicemen fire with a tank towards Russian troops near a front line, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv region, Ukraine July 6, 2023. REUTERS/Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy Russia says the transfer of F-16 fighter jets from the armies of European countries to Ukraine could trigger World War III. Against the background of the arrival of […]
The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) has enhanced the regional climate body’s ability to provide early warning and preparedness information in effect bolstering disaster preparedness and response capabilities. Through the support of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) program for the implementation of a pioneering project titled “Strengthening Early Warning Systems for […]
Focusing on the development of artificial intelligence (AI), the third CMG Forum was held on Monday in Beijing. Li Shulei, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, attended the opening of the event and delivered a […]
Burkina Faso has suspended yet more foreign media outlets over their coverage of a report accusing its army of killing 223 civilians. The report, by US-based Human Rights Watch (HRW), said it believed the the massacre in February was in retaliation for villagers aiding armed Islamists. The West African nation’s military government has denied the […]
The Second International Journalists Forum of Russia and Africa marked a significant milestone on April 18, 2024, dedicated to commemorating the anniversary of signing the memorandum on information interaction. Hosted by the Russian-African Club, Faculty of Journalism, and Faculty of Global Studies of Lomonosov Moscow State University, the event garnered notable support from the Secretariat […]
Ukraine has begun using long-range ballistic missiles secretly provided by the US against invading Russian forces, American officials have confirmed. The weapons were part of a $300m (£240m) aid package approved by US President Joe Biden in March and they arrived this month. They have already been used at least once to strike Russian targets […]
© IOM/Alexander Bee Migrants sleep underneath a boat on the beach in Obock, Djibouti. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is offering medical care, food, shelter and psychosocial support to 33 migrants who survived a shipwreck off the coast of Djibouti on Monday, as local authorities continue search and rescue operations. The migrants were on […]
Morocco, whose Sovereign HM King Mohammed VI, chairs the Al Quds Committee, under the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, strongly condemns the incursion by some extremists and their supporters into Al-Aqsa Mosque esplanade, as well as the provocative acts they committed in violation of its sacredness. The Kingdom of Morocco has expressed its rejection of all […]
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (R) shakes hands with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Beijing, China, April 26, 2024. /CFP Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the U.S. not to suppress China’s development during talks with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday in Beijing. Blinken is visiting China from April 24 […]
Nancy Pelosi, the former Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, the former Speaker of the US House of Representatives, has urged protesters on college campuses to protest against Hamas’ behaviour as well as Israel’s conduct of the Gaza war. Hundreds of people have been arrested on dozens of campuses across the US, […]
Heavy rain has continued to batter Gulf states, causing deadly flash floods and disrupting flights at the world’s second-busiest airport. Dubai International Airport warned of “very challenging conditions” and advised some passengers not to turn up due to areas being inundated by water. Further north, a man died when his car was caught in flash […]
