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SA responds to Ghana’s AU debate request over xenophobia concerns

SA has acknowledged a request by Ghana for a debate at the upcoming AU Mid-Year Coordination Summit

Henley Index 2026 shows African mobility gap as Seychelles leads continent

The Henley Passport Index 2026 points to a persistent global mobility gap for African countries, with Seychelles, Mauritius, plus South Africa (SA) leading the continent while remaining far behind the world’s strongest passports.

Bahrain, US circulate UN draft demanding Iran halt Hormuz attacks

Bahrain, plus the United States (US) have circulated a draft United Nations (UN) Security Council resolution calling for Iran to cease attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, with ambassadors from both countries outlining the initiative to journalists at UN Headquarters in New York on Thursday.

High oil prices put plastics in spotlight as climate impact draws scrutiny

Rising oil prices linked to geopolitical turmoil are pushing renewed attention toward an often-overlooked driver of climate change: the production of plastics, which remains tightly tied to fossil fuels.

Libya’s Zawiya oil refinery shut due to nearby clashes

Libya’s largest functioning oil refinery has been closed and ‌an emergency declared

Uganda launches Commonwealth Games campaign

Uganda has officially launched its campaign for the 2026 Commonwealth Games,