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Politics & Current Affairs

UN Envoy Calls for Ceasefire Monitoring in DRC

James Swan, head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has called for eff…

Politics & Current Affairs

Mercosur–European Union Trade Deal Set to Take Effect

The trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union will begin to take effect on May 1, marking one of the most…

Travel & Tourism

Middle East Tensions Hit SA Tourism

South African Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille said that some international tourists traveling to South Africa via…

Infrastructure & Development

Rwanda Mandates Electric Vehicles in Public Procurement

The Rwandan government has directed public institutions to ensure that 30 percent of all vehicles purchased are fully e…

Climate & Environment

Cairo Recycling Project Transforms Waste Into Livelihoods

Discarded glass bottles are remelted into delicate pendants; scraps from garment factories are woven into weaving rugs…

Politics & Current Affairs

China marks 77th anniversary of its navy

China on Thursday celebrated the 77th anniversary of the founding of its navy, whose growing strength has become an imp…

Business & Finance

High energy costs focus of discussions at EU summit in Cyprus

It takes time for the global oil market to return to normal prices amid the Iran war and the Hormuz blockade. For the s…

Chinese automaker Jetour launches PHEV SUVs in South Africa

Chinese automaker Jetour on Tuesday launched its new plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) in Pretoria, South Africa's…

Lula faces tightest first-round race since 2002, Datafolha shows

Poll highlights shrinking lead over Flávio Bolsonaro amid polarization and high rejection rates

Mainland unveils package of policies, measures to boost ties with Taiwan

China unveils measures to boost Taiwan exchanges and ties

Zimbabwe-China horticulture engagement eyes deeper agricultural ties under zero-tariff policy

The 2026 Zimbabwe-China Horticulture Buyers Engagement kicked off on Wednesday, with China's zero-tariff policy highlig…

36 killed in gang violence over 1 week in South Africa

hairperson of the National Assembly's Portfolio Committee on Police Ian Cameron said