Hamas begins talks with Palestinian factions on Gaza ceasefire agreement
Hamas announced on Saturday the start of its meetings in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, with Palestinian factions and mediators to discuss the implementation of the... Read more.
Israel presses multifront operations in Gaza and south Lebanon over the weekend
Israeli forces pressed ahead with military operations in Gaza City and south Lebanon on Saturday, killing and wounding multiple people. At least six Palestinians,... Read more.
China opposes US doubling down on Cuba blockade, sanctions
China firmly opposes the US doubling down on its blockade and sanctions on Cuba, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Friday. The spokesperson’s remarks... Read more.
In sickness and in health: Why China hailed a reliable friend of Africa
On June 2, the first team of Chinese medical experts departed for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) following Beijing’s announcement of emergency... Read more.
Nigeria plans repatriation of over 1 000 citizens from South Africa amid anti-immigrant tensions
Nigeria said on Friday that it plans to repatriate more than 1 000 of its citizens from South Africa, as concerns grow over rising anti-immigrant sentiment and protests... Read more.
Impact of AI on South Africa’s youth unemployment
South Africa is facing a growing debate over the impact of artificial intelligence on employment, as experts warn that automation could reshape industries in a country... Read more.
UN Security Council holds emergency meeting on escalating Lebanon conflict
The UN Security Council met late on Monday at France’s request as the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah intensified, raising concerns over possible Israeli... Read more.
European Union moves to cut reliance on US cloud services
Wary of being vulnerable to the whims of foreign governments, the European Union is preparing far-reaching new moves to ditch American digital companies and foreign... Read more.
China-Africa cooperation evolving towards shared industrial prosperity
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Africa. The trajectory of China-Africa cooperation reveals an evolutionary... Read more.
Mexico bars travellers from Central Africa over Ebola ahead of World Cup
Three Mexican airlines have announced emergency travel restrictions for passengers arriving from Central Africa due to a deadly Ebola outbreak, just two weeks before... Read more.
