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SA Former diplomat criticises Pretoria stance on Iran, BRICS naval exercise

South Africa’s (SA) former Diplomat, Dr Kingsley Makhubela has criticised recent statements by the Presidency and the Department of Defence regarding Iran.

UN Rights Chief warns of severe gaps in support for Sudan’s displaced, bbuse survivors

Local communities in Sudan are struggling to cope with the overwhelming needs created by the country’s war, lacking adequate shelters for internally displaced people, assistance for women who have suffered sexual violence and support for people living with disabilities.

IMF approves $261 Million disbursement after Ethiopia meets reform targets

The International Monetary Fund (IMF)has approved an immediate disbursement of about $261 million to Ethiopia after completing the fourth review of the country’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme.

Questions rise on SA former presidents’ delayed request for TRC probe chair’s recusal

Counsel for the South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Cases Inquiry, Advocate Vas Soni has questioned why former Presidents Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki have delayed in seeking to have Justice Sisi Khampepe step down as Chairperson of the TRC Cases Inquiry

Uganda police deny opposition leader’s arrest

Ugandan police denied on Saturday allegations by opposition leader, Bobi Wine’s party that he had been arrested by soldiers as President Yoweri Museveni closed in on a landslide re-election

IMF executive board completes latest review of Ethiopia’s financial programme

The executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the latest review of Ethiopia’s current financial program yesterday