By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider
The 6th Instalment of the South African Investment Conference is currently underway at the Sandton Convention Centre, in which a variety of investors and delegates from around the globe convene for this monumental event in South Africa.
Ahead of the conference, President Cyril Ramaphosa noted that South...
By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider
The Human Rights Festival concluded this weekend which ran from 27-30 March 2026 hosted at Constitution Hill as it marked its 8th instalment and has proven to be a monumental form of commemoration on Human Rights month.
“ seeks to honour the...
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called for stronger economic cooperation between South Africa and China, urging increased investment in key sectors to support industrialisation, job creation and sustainable growth.
Speaking...
Turkey’s Defense Ministry has confirmed plans for NATO to establish a new multinational corps headquarters in the country, saying the initiative began before recent regional tensions and is not...
By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider
A new wave of attacks hit the city of Tehran on Friday, despite warnings from United States President Donald Trump that it should not repeat on the Iranian gas infrastructure which has now escalated tensions between the US-Israeli forces and Iran.
“The IDF has just begun a...
The recent deployment of US soldiers in Nigeria to assist the west African country in its counterterrorism campaign could worsen Nigeria’s insecurity.
It might be perceived as a sign of weakness; deepen religious divisions; widen the rift between the Economic Community of West African State (Ecowas) and the breakaway Alliance...
On March 16, Cuba’s national electricity grid collapsed for the third time in four months, plunging 10 million people into more than 29 hours of darkness. Hospitals struggled to keep generators...
By Mirna Fahmy
It was a near certainty that Iran would show no mercy toward the Gulf states if Israel or the United States (U.S.) launched an attack. This reality...
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,...
Ethiopia launched a national dialogue process in 2022 to address deep political divisions and help steer the country towards stability.
In theory, such dialogues can help societies move...
By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider
The Kwa-Zulu Natal Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, is set to remain in his position as KZN’s top cop after he received...
