US bullying upends global trade chessboard

He Maochun and Xu Mingzhen|Published

While the US is busy rewriting the rulebook for its benefit, China is calling for the reform of the global trade governance system, not only for its benefit but ...

Warring rivals pushing South Sudan, region to the brink

Dr Sizo Nkala|Published

The chaos within the governing party, the SPLM, and the broken relationship between the two major parties and a devastating economic crisis seem to be pushing South ...

The West is breaking up, here is what Russia and China must do

Timofey Bordachev|Published

Russia and China are navigating an era of profound global change. Their partnership has already become one of the most consequential in world politics. But the shifting ...

Shifting Allegiances: The Role of Palestine in US Domestic and Foreign Policy

Ramzy Baroud|Published

If the contradictions persist, and the US continues to provide unwavering military support for Israel, Palestine could become the defining issue that contributes ...

DRC crisis escalates as M23 advances, peace talks collapse

Nicholas Mwangi|Published

The situation in eastern DRC continues to deteriorate, with M23 rebels gaining ground and diplomatic efforts failing to produce viable solutions. The rebels’ refusal ...

Who is Kirsty Coventry and how did she become the most powerful person in world sports?

The Conversation|Published

Sports management scholar Davies Banda was part of a global research team that compiled an IOC-commissioned report on the roles of women in the organisation. Banda ...

Chinese modernization: blueprint for global progress

He Yin|Published

The global appeal of Chinese modernization is far from accidental. Decades of reform and opening up have accelerated its development while enabling the country to ...

Elections chaos plunges country into more instability

Dr. Sizo Nkala|Published

South Sudan has not been able to hold elections which were initially scheduled for April 2023 only to be postponed to December 2024. In September 2024, President ...

Why India won’t pick sides between Russia and the US

Manish Vaid|Published

India’s strategy reflects its commitment to multi-alignment diplomacy. Through quiet backchannel negotiations, New Delhi could offer tactical concessions, such as ...

How the US tried to replace international law with its own twisted creation

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Glenn DiesenWHILE international law is based on equal sovereignty for all states, the rules-based international order upholds hegemony on the principle of sovereign ...

Can the AU advance Africa without confronting neo-colonialism?

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Nicholas MwangiTHE African Union (AU) leadership debate on December 13 spotlighted three candidates on their visions for the continent’s future. Muhammadu Ali Yusouf, ...

Africa's super-election year: Progress and pitfalls in democracy

Opinion|Published

OPINION: The majority of the elections held this year were simply box-ticking exercises which perpetuate electoral authoritarianism in the continent. Holding elections ...

Syria's turmoil: The West's role in the destabilisation of a nation

Opinion|Published

OPINION: By portraying the Syrian conflict as a heroic fight for democracy and freedom, the narrative obscures the underlying geopolitical objectives, which include ...

Paris 2024 Olympics bid emotional farewell after ‘Seine-sational’ Games

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

France bids farewell to dazzling Paris Olympics after two weeks of celebration and sporting drama.

Olympic security plans for Paris include 15 000 troops, 30 000 police officers

Graphic News|Published

Organisers take strict security measures for 2024 Paris Olympics with thousands of troops, police.

Watch VideoElection stage collapse kills nine

Reuters|Published

The victims were eight adults and one child, Garcia said, adding he was headed to a hospital where three people were in surgery.

Passengers relive flight from hell

Reuters|Published

The plane diverted to Bangkok for an emergency landing on Tuesday after the plane was buffeted by turbulence that flung passengers and crew around the cabin, slamming ...

Court throws out case against Egyptians accused of causing shipwreck disaster

Staff Reporter|Published

The incident involved the capsizing of the Adriana, an ageing fishing trawler suspected of carrying up to 750 migrants from Libya to Italy.

Fiji battles drugs and police corruption

Staff Reporter|Published

Dealers have come forward, shedding light on the ease with which they can bribe police officers to manipulate evidence, reduce charges, and facilitate the resale ...