South African case against Israel is an example of activist foreign policy that’s ignored Russia’s crimes in Ukraine
Having taken up the cause of Palestinians in Gaza, South Africa could come under pressure to take up the causes of other groups whose human rights are trampled upon, and which could face genocide. If South Africa really wants to pursue an activist foreign policy, it has to be all-embracing, as no just cause can be neglected. There is no sign that it is prepared to do so.
Shanghai singles struggle to marry as China’s economy tanks, fertility rates plummet
Last year, President Xi Jinping said it was necessary to “actively cultivate a new culture of marriage and childbearing” to foster national development. Local governments have also announced various measures to encourage new families, including tax deductions and housing subsidies,
Ugandan soldiers in African Union Transition Mission in Somalia clear key supply line of IEDs
Neutralising IEDs aims to ensure safety for humanitarian relief convoys delivering essential aid to communities in need of supplies.
Crisp-passing Namibia upset former champions Tunisia at 78th Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast
The north Africans, who are the third highest African side in the Fifa rankings at 28, looked nervy and out of sorts. They join Ghana as former winners who have lost their opening match at the tournament while Algeria, Cameroon, Egypt and Nigeria were all held in games they were expected to win.
Tanzania lifts ban on Kenya Airways flights after talks between the East African neighbours
In a tit-for-tat move, Tanzania announced on Monday it had banned Kenya Airways flights after Nairobi refused to grant a request to Tanzania’s national carrier Air Tanzania to operate cargo flights between both nations.
Vodafone signs $1.5b Microsoft deal with 300 million businesses for AI, cloud and IoT services
Vodafone’s M-PESA mobile money platform, which operates in Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa and other African countries, shared the same objectives as Microsoft in the region, such as building digital literacy.
Fancied Cameroon struggle to draw with Guinea in their Africa Cup of Nations opening match
The draw at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium in the Ivorian capital followed the opening Group C game where holders Senegal easily disposed of Gambia 3-0.
Tanzania withdraws approval for Kenya Airways flights, but the neighbours promise to resolve impasse
Kenya Airways said it was aware of the ban and was engaging aviation authorities in both countries to find a solution to avoid flight disruptions between Nairobi and Dar es Salaam.
‘Succession’ and ‘Last of Us’ win top Emmy Awards at gala that showed changed Hollywood
Strikes by both actors and writers, seismic shifts toward streaming, and the dismantling of the traditional TV calendar mean the envelopes opened during the Fox telecast hosted by Anthony Anderson on Martin Luther King Jr Day will display winners that were decided months ago for shows that in some cases were completed years ago – and have a fraction of the audience they had a few decades ago.
Trump secures resounding victory in the first 2024 Republican presidential contest in Iowa
If Trump finishes above 50 per cent, winning more than all his rivals combined, it will further weaken his opponents’ argument that his march to the nomination can be derailed.
