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South Africa Seeks ICJ Order for Israeli Withdrawal from Rafah
South Africa has petitioned the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to command Israel to cease its military operations in Rafah and ensure humanitarian...
UN adopts resolution granting Palestine’s ‘Observer State’ rights
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution granting the State of Palestine rights to the world body as an Observer State but...
New Mediation Talks on South Sudan’s Conflict Begin in Kenya
High-profile talks aimed at resolving ongoing conflict in South Sudan commenced on Thursday in Kenya, with key African leaders urging a collaborative effort...
Israel’s Netanyahu Vows to ‘Stand Alone’ Amid US Arms Withhold
Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, declared on Thursday that Israel is prepared to “stand alone” in its conflict with Hamas. This comes after...
China’s Imports Surge by 8.4% in April, Exceeding Expectations
China’s customs agency revealed a robust performance in April, with imports exceeding expectations, particularly from the U.S., while exports remained steady, according to...
U.S. Announces $578m of Humanitarian Aid for the Western Hemisphere
On May 7, 2024, the United States, through the Secretary of State, Anthony J. Blinken, announced $578 million in humanitarian aid to support...
Elon Musk Announces 1000 Free Starlink Terminals for Emergency Responders in Brazil
In a bid to aid the flood-stricken region of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil, SpaceX’s Starlink, led by CEO Elon Musk, has...
Kenyan Government Demolishes Flood-Prone Homes, Offers $75 Aid
The Kenyan government has begun bulldozing homes in Nairobi flood-risk zones, offering displaced families 10,000 Kenyan shillings ($75) to find new places to...
Togo’s President Signs Constitution to End Presidential Elections
In a controversial move, Togo’s President, Faure Gnassingbe, has signed a new constitution that abolishes presidential elections, paving the way for Parliament, dominated...
Putin Begins Fifth Term Amid Ukraine War
Russian President Vladimir Putin was inaugurated for his fifth term on Tuesday in a ceremony at the Kremlin’s Grand Kremlin Palace. Under the...
TikTok Challenges US Law in Historic Legal Battle Over Free Speech Rights
TikTok has taken legal action to challenge a US law that could result in a nationwide app ban, marking the beginning of a...
South African Zuma Faces Removal from Leadership in New Party
As South Africa approaches its upcoming election, former President, Jacob Zuma is contending with the challenge of being ousted from leadership positions in...