LONG READ | Macky Sall’s UN bid tests AU procedure more than African unity
The recent failure to secure African Union endorsement for former Senegalese president Macky Sall’s reported candidacy ...
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Madagascar Balances Russia and France Ties During Transition
Madagascar’s transitional leadership is navigating a complex diplomatic landscape as it engages both longstanding and emerging ...
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South Africa Welcomes Iran Ceasefire as Pretoria Calls for Dialogue and Lasting Peace
South Africa has welcomed the announcement of a temporary ceasefire in the recent escalation involving Iran, ...
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CARICOM backs Zimbabwe’s bid for United Nations Security Council seat
Zimbabwe has secured diplomatic backing from the Caribbean Community for its candidature for a non permanent ...
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Nigeria’s Tinubu Begins First UK State Visit by a Nigerian Leader in Nearly Four Decades
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has commenced an official visit to the United Kingdom, marking the first ...
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South Africa Considers Next Procedural Steps After Israel Submits ICJ Response
South Africa is reviewing Israel’s formal response in the ongoing proceedings before the International Court of ...
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US Ambassador Signals Growing Frustration in Washington Over Policy Differences With South Africa
Recent remarks by United States ambassador to South Africa Leo Brent Bozell have drawn renewed attention ...
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Why Some Legal Experts Describe the United States and Israel’s Strikes on Iran as an Illegal War
Debate continues within international legal and diplomatic circles over whether recent military strikes carried out by ...
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Lusaka Moves to Safeguard Nationals as Middle East Security Crisis Deepens
The Government of Zambia has initiated preparations to evacuate its nationals from parts of the Middle ...
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Burundi Assumes 2026 Chairmanship of the African Union at 39th Addis Ababa Summit
Burundi has formally assumed the rotating chairmanship of the African Union for 2026, following the 39th ...
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