South Africa’s governing African National Congress (ANC) says it has made progress in efforts to establish a government of national unity after losing its outright majority in recent elections. But the party’s secretary general Fikile Mbalula said the party is not ready yet to announce the details of an agreement. The ANC lost its parliamentary…
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Biden and Zelensky sign 10-year US-Ukraine security agreement.
President Joe Biden and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a 10-year security agreement on Thursday. They hailed this agreement as a milestone in relations between their countries. However, Zelenskyy expressed concern about how much longer he could count on America’s support despite this agreement. Zelenskyy also said his country “urgently” needed additional air defense systems…
Evidence of Iran and UAE drones used in Sudan war.
Iran and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are facing accusations of violating a UN arms embargo by providing drones to the opposing sides in the 14-month conflict that has caused tremendous damage in Sudan. Let’s examine the evidence supporting these allegations. On the morning of 12 March 2024, Sudanese government soldiers were celebrating an unprecedented…
Gaza ceasefire hope remains as US, Hamas engage in diplomatic efforts despite proposed changes.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has informed Hamas that it is “time for the bargaining to end” after its leaders suggested “numerous revisions” to a plan for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal. He told reporters in Doha that some of the changes were “workable” and others were not, but that the US…
Malawi VP confirmed dead in plane crash in forest.
The wreck of a plane carrying Malawi’s vice-president has been found with no survivors, President Lazarus Chakwera has said. Saulos Chilima and nine others were flying within the country on Monday morning when their aircraft disappeared from airport radars. The plane, a military aircraft, was flying in bad weather. Soldiers had been searching Chikangawa Forest…
UN Security Council votes to support Israel ceasefire, ending cycle of violence.
The United Nations Security Council has voted to endorse a ceasefire plan for Israel and Gaza proposed by the United States. It sets out conditions for a “full and complete ceasefire”, the release of hostages held by Hamas, the return of dead hostages’ remains and the exchange of Palestinian prisoners. Fourteen of the 15 Security…
Cybercrime gang busted as 22 Chinese Nationals receive lengthy jail term in Zambia.
Lengthy jail terms have been handed to 22 Chinese citizens – and a Cameroonian man – for cyber-related crimes in Zambia. The gangs only female convicte Gu Tianjioa reportedly cried papa as her seven-year sentenced was announced in the Lusaka Magistrates Court on Friday. Some in the gang – including its mastermind Li Xianlin –…
Biden and Macron join forces to back Ukraine, warning Russia against further aggression.
The United States and France have both reaffirmed support for Ukraine in its battle against Russia’s invasion during a meeting in the French capital. Speaking at a joint news conference at the Presidential Elysee Palace in Paris on Saturday, President Joe Biden warned that Vladimir Putin would “not stop” at Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron, in turn,…
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