By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider
The South African government has condemned the US/Israeli attack on Iran this past weekend, which saw the killing of The Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. South Africa feels that these air strikes against Iran are a breach of International Law.
“Article 51 of the UN Charter provides...
By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider
On Saturday, Israel had unleashed a wave of drone strikes which had killed the 86 year-old Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and on Sunday had continued their attack on the Iranian capital Tehran, stating that they intend to dominate the skies.
With Iran having...
By Mirna Fahmy
In 2026, extreme weather has already made a strong impact across the Northern Hemisphere. North America has faced historic blizzards, while Eurasia has experienced record-breaking cold. At...
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) was introduced in 2000 as the cornerstone of US development-oriented trade policy towards sub-Saharan Africa. It was designed to grant eligible countries duty-free access...
By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider
The Continental Extractive Industries Programme (CEIP) is a pan-African initiative which serves as a flagship for the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) and is designed to reposition Africa’s Mining Sector from high risk fragmented value chains.
The CEIP is aligned with the African Mining Vision (AMV) and...
By Mirna Fahmy
In 2026, extreme weather has already made a strong impact across the Northern Hemisphere. North America has faced historic blizzards, while Eurasia has experienced record-breaking cold. At the same time, the Middle East has struggled with powerful sand and dust storms. Across...
By Thobile Jiwulane
As Cyril Ramaphosa’s tenure as ANC president approaches its end in 2027, speculation has turned to who might succeed him. Among the names circulating is Patrice Motsepe,...
By Sacha Knox
At Park Station in central Johannesburg, South Africa, hundreds of Zimbabweans queue daily to board buses for "voluntary repatriation." The scene repeats itself: families with luggage, children...
By Virginia Keppler-Young
Referring to himself as an authentic product from Taiwan, Representative Oliver Liao, a career diplomat of the Republic of China (Taiwan), not only presented authentic Taiwanese dishes, but he is a pro at flipping an oyster omelette.
And he definitely knows how to make the tastiest Bubble tea,...
By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider
The Compendium of Africa’s Strategic Minerals was launched at the Mining Indaba, as it aims to reframe the sector through the...
By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider
Mozambican kidnapping crime lord Esmael Nangy, has had his name featured in the Madlanga Commission on Wednesday.
Leseja Senona, KwaZulu-Natal Hawks boss,...
