In Cape Town’s historic Bo-Kaap district, residents and visitors gathered once again to break their fast during Ramadan in a mass iftar that has become both a cultural celebration and a symbol of resilience. Known for its brightly coloured houses and predominantly Muslim population, Bo-Kaap has long been a focal…
South Africa is preparing for an expanded domestic military deployment as President Cyril Ramaphosa moves to confront spiraling violent crime, entrenched gang activity, and the growing threat of illegal mining networks. Earlier this month, President Ramaphosa announced that the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) would be deployed to high-crime…
The United States has eased sanctions on several senior Malian officials, marking a notable adjustment in Washington’s approach to the West African nation and the broader region. According to a notice issued on Friday by the US Treasury Department, sanctions were lifted on Mali’s Defence Minister Sadio Camara, along with…
The United States and Israel on Saturday launched coordinated waves of air and missile strikes against targets inside Iran, triggering rapid retaliation by Tehran and plunging the Middle East into its most serious military escalation in decades. U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had…
The Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone (RSCSL) has announced the election of new officers following the conclusion of its two-day plenary session held at The Hague, Netherlands. In a statement issued on February 27, 2026, the court confirmed that Justice Isaack Lenaola, a Supreme Court Judge of Kenya and…