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Bellarmine Mugabe back in court as plea negotiations near completion

Bellarmine Mugabe, son of the late former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, will appear again at the Alexandra Regional Court in Johannesburg, South Africa (SA), on Tuesday, alongside co‑accused Tobias Matonhodze. 

Morocco’s economy remains resilient as IMF Board completes 2026 Article IV, FCL mid‑term review

The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Executive Board has completed its 2026 Article IV Consultation with Morocco and finalised the mid‑term review of the country’s Flexible Credit Line (FCL) arrangement. 

UN condemns rising settler violence in West Bank as Middle East war enters fourth week

The war in the Middle East has entered its fourth week, fuelling a deepening humanitarian emergency and triggering a global energy crisis as attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and strikes on oil and gas infrastructure in the Gulf continue to disrupt supply routes.

UN marks International Day against Racial Discrimination with renewed call for global justice, equality

Nearly 70 years after South African police shot and killed 69 peaceful demonstrators in Sharpeville during a protest against apartheid pass laws, the United Nations (UN) has reaffirmed its commitment to fighting racism in all its forms. 

SA faces challenges with reliable water supply: Deputy Minister

SA is struggling with reliable access to water

Nigeria women crush Ghana by 136 runs in Lagos T20  

Nigeria’s women national cricket team delivered a stunning performance