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Racialised politics a sad hallmark of America’s historical legacy
The writer explores the historical journey of racial politics in America, tracing the path from the oppression of Black slaves to the transformative Voting Rights Act of 1965, and explore its lasting implications for contemporary society.
Thousands welcome Mozambique opposition leader as he returns from exile
Thousands of people turned out to meet Mozambique's main opposition leader after he returned home from more than two months in exile Thursday to push his claim that he won the October presidential election.
Dead horses, scraps, leaves: Gaza's hungry get desperate
Desperate to feed his family, a man at the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza slaughtered two of is horses as trapped residents in Gaza suffer hunger and imminent famine.
Two SANDF soldiers killed in mortar attack in DR Congo
Two SANDF soldiers were killed and three others injured after a mortar hit the South African military camp in the DR Congo, as rebel M23 forces continue to fight the government.
Israeli delegation departs Cairo after truce talks: Hamas on the way
Just as Israeli media reported that its delegation departed truce talks in Cairo, Egypt, a Hamas delegation is expected to arrived in the capital city to discuss a pause on the war.
DR Congo rebels and army fight for key eastern town, residents flee
Congolese state forces and M23 rebels continued to fight for control over eastern DRC this week, with the battle ensuing a strategic town of Sake, near the Kivu capital.
No Italian trial for UN officials in Congo envoy's death
Italy has no jurisdiction to hold to account the UN officials, which it believes acted negligently in the death of Italian ambassador Luca Attanasio, who was killed in an ambush in eastern DRC.
UN Security Council concerned about 'escalating violence' in eastern DR Congo
The UN Security Council said it is concerned about the escalated level of violence in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, as M23 rebel forces clash with the government forces, including their allies from South Africa.
Nelson Mandela University appalled by loss of life in Palestine
Nelson Mandela University called for a ‘permanent pause’ in the conflict and for a commitment to upscaling humanitarian aid interventions in Gaza, where Israel continues its onslaught.
Ramaphosa appoints panel to probe US allegations that Russian ship loaded weapons in SA
This panel will now attempt to establish the circumstances that led to the docking of the ship and the alleged loading of cargo, and the departure of the Lady R cargo ship from Simon’s Town, from December 6-9, 2022.
WATCH: BBC journalist ducks midway live-crossing as explosions hit central Kyiv
As tensions in the Ukraine-Russia war continue to escalate, a BBC news correspondent had to duck on live television as several explosions hit Kyiv on Monday.
Explosions rock Kyiv after Putin accuses Ukraine of attack on bridge
Explosions shook the Ukrainian capital on Monday after Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine of a terrorist attack on a bridge linking Russia and Crimea, sparking calls for reprisals from top officials in Moscow.
Here’s what you need to know about Elon Musk and Volodymyr Zelensky’s Twitter spat
If there is not enough happening in the world, American billionaire Elon Musk and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky are having a Twitter war over the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Why SADC leaders slammed proposed US law to punish African countries for trading with Russia
The summit reaffirmed its position of non-alignment to conflict outside Africa, and directed that the matter be included in the AU agenda.
French court sentences Laurent Bucyibaruta to 20 years imprisonment over role in Rwanda genocide
Laurent Bucyibaruta is the highest-ranking Rwandan to have faced trial in France over the 1994 massacres in which an estimated 800 000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus died.
WATCH: Ivory Coast insists Mali immediately release 49 soldiers arrested for being accused of being mercenaries
None of the Ivorian soldiers detained were carrying weapons of war, said a statement from the Ivorian president’s office.
Former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo launches new party, vows to stay in politics
Former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo vowed to continue in politics “until my death” as he launched a new party following his acquittal by the International Criminal Court.