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Brazil's Lula Bows Out of BRICS Summit After Health Scare

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has canceled his planned trip to Russia for the upcoming BRICS summit following a fall at his home that resulted in a minor brain hemorrhage. The 78-year-old leader was set to depart on Sunday afternoon but will now participate in the summit via videoconference,......

South African Ruling Party Ousts Senior Member Over Morocco Visit, Highlighting Sahara Tensions

The African National Congress (ANC), South Africa's ruling party, has taken decisive action against one of its senior members following a controversial visit to Morocco. This move underscores the ongoing tensions surrounding the Sahara dispute and reveals potential fractures within the party's......

UN Commission Accuses Israel of Deliberate Attacks on Gaza's Healthcare System

A United Nations commission has released a damning report accusing Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) of deliberately targeting Gaza's healthcare infrastructure. The report, issued on October 10, alleges that these actions form part of a broader policy of "collective punishment" against Palestinians. The......

South African ANC Grapples with Diplomatic Rift Over Morocco Visit

The African National Congress (ANC), South Africa's ruling party, has found itself embroiled in a diplomatic controversy following a recent visit to Morocco by one of its prominent members. Obed Bapela, deputy chairperson of the ANC's International Relations Sub-committee, met with Moroccan Foreign......

Tensions Rise as ANC Official's Morocco Visit Sparks Controversy

In a diplomatic twist, the African National Congress (ANC) of South Africa is grappling with internal dissent following remarks made by Obed Bapela, the party's Deputy Chairperson of the Sub-Committee on International Relations. Bapela's recent visit to Morocco has ignited a firestorm of criticism......

Morocco and South Africa: Navigating Complex Diplomacy in the Face of Regional Challenges

In a significant diplomatic development, Morocco's Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita recently met with a South African delegation led by African National Congress (ANC) MP Obed Bapela. This high-level engagement marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing efforts to strengthen ties between these two influential......

African Nations Renew Call for UN Security Council Reform at 79th General Assembly

At the recent 79th United Nations General Assembly, African leaders reignited the longstanding debate on reforming the UN Security Council, emphasizing the critical need for permanent African representation with veto power. This push for change underscores the growing concern among African nations about......

Trump's Controversial Stance: Ukraine's Future and the War's Impact

Former US President Donald Trump has sparked controversy with his recent remarks, offering a bleak assessment of Ukraine's situation and raising questions about his stance on the ongoing conflict. In a speech focused on economics, Trump painted a dire picture of Ukraine, describing it as "dead"......

Israeli Foreign Minister Advocates for West Bank Palestinian Displacement Amid Escalating Tensions

In a controversial move that has intensified the already volatile situation in the Middle East, Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz has called for the "temporary displacement" of Palestinians in the northern West Bank. This proposal comes as part of a broader aggressive campaign launched......

Shifting Sands: Polisario Front's Influence Diminishes in Sahara Conflict

Polisario’s Waning Influence Amid Growing Support for Morocco's Autonomy Plan A recent analysis by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) in Pretoria highlights the declining influence of the Polisario Front in the Sahara dispute. The separatist movement, aiming to partition Morocco’s......

Turkey Intervenes in International Court of Justice Case Against Israel Over Alleged Violations in Gaza

Turkey has announced it will submit a declaration of intervention on Wednesday in South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague. The case accuses Israel of violating the 1948 Genocide Convention in its military campaign in Gaza. Foreign Ministry spokesman......

ANC Expels Jacob Zuma: Former South African President Removed Amidst Political Upheaval

In a significant shift within South Africa's political landscape, the ruling African National Congress (ANC) has officially expelled former President Jacob Zuma from its ranks. This decisive action follows Zuma's controversial decision to support a rival party in the recent parliamentary election,......

Rabat Named Permanent Secretariat for Africa’s Torture Prevention Network

In a significant move highlighting Morocco’s influential role in human rights advocacy across Africa, the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) of Morocco has been chosen to host the permanent secretariat of the African Network of National Preventive Mechanisms (NPMs) for the prevention of torture.......