Policy & Geopolitics

China and Zimbabwe reaffirmed their longstanding defence partnership during a reception in Harare marking the 99th anniversary of the Chinese People's Liberation Army.

Hamas has elected veteran official Khalil al-Hayya as its new leader following months of interim leadership during the ongoing Gaza war.

South Africa and Namibia have signed seven agreements covering trade, energy, transport and governance as the two countries strengthen bilateral cooperation.

Yemen's internationally recognised government says it struck Sanaa airport's runway to stop an Iranian aircraft from landing, raising fears of renewed escalation.

Zimbabwe has enacted Constitutional Amendment No. 3, extending presidential and parliamentary terms to seven years and postponing the next general election to 2030.

Brazil's foreign policy has received its highest approval rating among foreign policy experts since the Emerging Middle Powers survey began, as the country expands trade partnerships amid rising tensions with the United States.

Russia will host the third Russia-Africa Summit in October after bilateral trade with Africa increased 43 percent to US$27.7 billion.

More than 750,000 residents joined Addis Ababa's annual cleanup campaign to improve sanitation, reduce flooding and strengthen environmental sustainability.

President Cyril Ramaphosa reshuffles Cabinet, moving John Steenhuisen and appointing new DA and ANC ministers across key government portfolios.

Mercosur leaders meet in Paraguay to advance trade reforms, digital integration, infrastructure investment and global partnerships during the bloc's 35th anniversary summit.

Burkina Faso ends diplomatic relations with France, citing sovereignty concerns as the military government reshapes its foreign policy priorities.

Brazil and the European Union positioned the Mercosur-EU agreement as a strategic partnership focused on investment, technology, defense cooperation and sustainable development.

Brazil has marked World Refugee Day by highlighting progress in refugee protection and integration, while new data shows that most municipalities still lack anti-xenophobia initiatives.

The United Nations has warned that continued attacks, fuel shortages and aid restrictions are worsening the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, while violence and access challenges persist in the West Bank.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has resigned after losing the confidence of Labour MPs, paving the way for Andy Burnham to become the UK's next leader.

Ethiopia has launched the Makatet Roadmap, a five-year initiative aimed at integrating refugees and asylum seekers into national education, livelihoods and public service systems while strengthening host communities.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva urged G7 nations to invest more in the Global South, arguing that future global economic growth depends on creating jobs, income and consumer markets across developing economies.

The G7 summit in France ended without a joint declaration for the second year in a row, highlighting growing divisions over trade, security, technology and the bloc's global role.