The Kingdom of Belgium reaffirmed on 2nd March 2026 in Rabat its clear and consistent support for the Autonomy Initiative under Moroccan sovereignty, considering it "the most adequate, serious, credible, and realistic basis" for achieving a fair, lasting, and mutually acceptable political solution to the regional dispute over the Sahara.
This...
By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider
Finance MEC Lebogang Maile has officially confirmed that it will now be turned over to the provincial government and will assume full ownership of the railway system at the end of March.
The Gautrain which was established 16 years ago will be...
By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider
In reference to the joint drone strikes from Israel and the United States on Iran have described their efforts as a means to “save the world”...
South Sudan has not held an election since it gained independence 15 years ago, and progress towards a new constitution has stalled. Election dates have been set and postponed at...
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,...
