It never ceases to amaze when Nobel Peace Prize winners preside over violent atrocities
OPINION: The atrocities in Tigray were committed by members of Ethiopia’s armed forces operating under the command of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who won the Nobel ...
SADC must take the lead in Cabo Delgado
OPINION: Southern Africa must show the world that it can resolve what is an African problem in Cabo Delgado in northern Mozambique, and the SADC must take the lead, ...
Biden should not seek US dominance
No country should assume that they are superior to all others and should, therefore, assume the right to preside over them at the head of the table
The Zindzi Mandela I knew
Zindzi Mandela was larger than life, someone I deeply admired and loved for her immense bravery and passion for justice.
Water is the new source of tension in North Africa
Egypt?s position is that filling the dam?s reservoir without a joint accord would violate the 2015 Declaration of Principles, and would rule out a return to negotiations. ...
Trump is the greatest threat to US democracy
This may be one of the first times in modern US history that four- and five-star generals have spoken out, telling the American people that their democracy is in ...
SA urgently needs emergency measures to contain Covid-19
In order for SA to ?get ahead of the epidemic?, the government was correct to impose a travel ban. But we need to move to the next phase, and fast.
Battle for the soul of Latin America
There is currently a battle underway for the ideological direction Latin America will take in the lead up to election of Secretary-General of the Organisation of ...
How Donald Trump’s Middle East Plan sets in motion a major land grab of modern era
The Trump administration?s Middle East ?peace plan? completely ignores the Palestinians and their perspectives, says the writer.
Envoy calls on South Africa to support Palestinian cause
The newly appointed Palestinian ambassador to South Africa, Hanan Jarrar, has said that the Palestinian people are relying on South Africa, and hope for tangible ...
India ripping itself apart as Islamophobic discrimination gets legalised
"Hundreds of people have been detained and arrested, and others have had heavy fines imposed on them. "
The good, the bad and the ugly of 2019
The year started off with yet another salvo from the US regime change arsenal, with the US unilaterally recognising Juan Guaido as the President of Venezuela.
If China can succeed in developing, why not Africa?
Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed with African leaders to deepen people-to-people exchanges, and to facilitate exchanges on governance and socioeconomic development. ...
Pandor calls for Africa’s last colony to be free
The tragic passing of Ambassador Radhi-Sghaiar Bachir has unleashed renewed calls for Morocco to respect UN resolutions that have called for a referendum on self-determination ...
Brexit may not be bad for South Africa
Brexit may have huge repercussions for the British economy, but how it affects us in South Africa is not necessarily negative.
South Africa must learn the lessons from Bolivia’s coup
US strategists have been interested in Bolivia?s Lithium since the 1960s, so there is little doubt that the control of the country?s resources fed into the perceived ...
Foreign agendas at play in Lebanon will lead to chaos
Lebanon?s geo-strategic importance in the Middle East is what constantly makes it the vortex of a power play between the regional powers, and prevents its people ...
Nigerian High Commissioner speaks out against xenophobic attacks
The Nigerian High Commissioner to South Africa Kabiru Bala has broken his silence on the recent spate of xenophobic violence perpetrated against foreign nationals. ...
Why SA can be proud of its robust media freedom
What few of us fully appreciate is the pivotal role our media plays, and just how free and robust the South African media is when compared to other countries, says ...
SA designates National Chinese Language Day
September 17th has been designated as 'South African Chinese Language Day' and will be celebrated annually.
SA's chance to be a voice of conscience and peace
This is South Africa?s moment on the UN Security Council to be the voice of those who cannot speak for themselves - those tens of thousands of civilians being targeted ...
BRICS foreign ministers push for UN reform
The BRICS ministers underlined their support for multilateralism and reaffirmed the need for a comprehensive reform of the UN.
The world cannot afford a war with Iran
Somehow the mainstream media have bought the narrative that Iran is a country with a destabilising influence in the international arena, writes Shannon Ebrahim. ...
Africa celebrates launch of its Continental Free Trade Area
Africa, the world?s largest free trade area of 1. 2 billion people with a combined GDP of US$2. 5 trillion, has launched the operational phase of its continental ...
Lebanon’s economic diplomacy with its diaspora can be replicated
Lebanon has showcased to the world its dynamic relationship with its vast diaspora living abroad, which can be a useful model for other countries.