South Africa has no reason to cut ties with Iran, its director general of foreign affairs said, after the new U.S. ambassador was quoted as saying the country’s association with the Islamic Republic impeded good relations with Washington.
Category: Africa
Africa Pushes for Slavery Reparations from Britain: AU Launches Chagos-Inspired Legal Campaign
African nations are orchestrating a sophisticated legal campaign to secure slavery reparations from the United Kingdom, drawing direct inspiration from the recent diplomatic and judicial precedents set by the Chagos Islands dispute.
Unveiling the Enigmas: 10 Most Unique Symbols in African National Flags
Africa’s vexillography—the art of flag design—is far more than a collection of Pan-African colours. Across the continent, national banners serve as visual manifestos, blending ancient mysticism, revolutionary fervour, and ecological pride.
Senegal Toughens Stance: Proposed Legislation Doubles Prison Sentences for Same-Sex Acts
The legislative landscape in Senegal is witnessing a significant shift as lawmakers push for a stringent amendment to the country’s penal code.
Eight Arab and Islamic Foreign Ministers Denounce Israeli Closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque
The Foreign Ministers of the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the State of Qatar, condemn Israeli occupation authorities’ continued closure of the gates of Al-Aqsa Mosque / Al-Haram Al-Sharif to Muslim […]
Israel Eyes Strategic Base in Somaliland to Outflank Iranian Proxies
The geopolitical architecture of the Horn of Africa is undergoing a profound transformation as Israel moves to establish a strategic security presence in the breakaway territory of Somaliland,
Escalating Crisis Between Sudan and Ethiopia: Accusations Against Addis Ababa of Fueling Conflicts and Expanding Regional Tensions
Relations between Sudan and Ethiopia are witnessing a serious and potentially dangerous escalation following official accusations by Khartoum against Addis Ababa of violating Sudanese sovereignty and allowing drones to be launched from Ethiopian territory to strike targets deep inside Sudan.
African Union Commission Expresses Solidarity with Madagascar Following Cyclone Gezani
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia// — H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, has expressed deep concern and solidarity with the Government and people of the Republic of Madagascar following the devastation caused by Cyclone Gezani, which has been declared a national disaster by the national authorities. On behalf of the African Union, […]
Israel – Ethiopia.. A Controversial Alignment on the Edge of Legitimacy
The visit of the Israeli president to Addis Ababa cannot be dismissed as a routine diplomatic engagement framed by conventional bilateral cooperation.
Medical Group: Sudanese Paramilitary Forces Kill at Least 28 People in Attack in Darfur
An attack by Sudanese paramilitary forces on a stronghold of a Darfur tribal leader left at least 28 people dead, a doctors group said Tuesday, the latest in a devastating war with no resolution in sight.