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Hamas: “The fascist occupation government’s weaponisation of starvation and denial of life’s necessities into Gaza”

Kouthar Sambo 18 July 2025

“The fascist occupation government’s weaponisation of starvation and denial of life’s necessities into Gaza, as a tool of its genocide that has been taking place over 21 months, constitutes one of the modern history’s worst crimes against innocent children and civilians.” This is according to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas,

Nelson Mandela International Day: A time to reflect on his enduring legacy and his lifelong fight against apartheid in South Africa

Kouthar Sambo 18 July 2025

Friday, 18 July, marks Nelson Mandela International Day, a time to reflect on his enduring legacy and his lifelong fight against apartheid in South Africa. As an anti-apartheid activist and former president, Mandela was also a vocal advocate for the Palestinian struggle and fought against various forms of oppression. In

Togo’s youth in protest following controversial change to constitution

Daanyaal Matthews 17 July 2025

The West African state of Togo has made international headlines following protest action that took place wherein citizens challenged a constitutional change that critics argue would enable President Faure Gnassingbe to remain in power indefinitely. The protests have largely been orchestrated by Togo’s youth, with some commentators arguing that the

Kenyan president under increased pressure after instructing police to shoot protestors in the leg

Daanyaal Matthews 17 July 2025

President of Kenya, William Ruto, has come under increased criticism following his comments to police to shoot protestors in the leg. This follows renewed protests in the East African state over police brutality. A report by the Police Reforms Working Group, a coalition based in Kenya that includes grassroots and

Over 30 states from around the world gathered in Bogotá, Colombia, to halt Israel’s ongoing offensive in Gaza

Kouthar Sambo 17 July 2025

Over 30 states from around the world gathered in Bogotá, Colombia, to halt Israel’s ongoing offensive in Gaza on 15 and 16 July. “The Bogotá conference will be remembered as a pivotal moment in history when states finally took a stand to do the right thing,” stated United Nations (UN)

Hamas: “We strongly condemn the Zionist aggression against the Syrian Arab Republic”

Kouthar Sambo 16 July 2025

“We strongly condemn the Zionist aggression against the Syrian Arab Republic, which has resulted in the killing of dozens of army soldiers, security forces, and innocent civilians.” This is according to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas. This statement comes as Israeli occupation forces escalate their aggression against Syria. Hamas described

U.S. President Donald Trump announces new weapons for Ukraine

Kouthar Sambo 16 July 2025

Early reports indicate that U.S. President Donald Trump announced new weapons for Ukraine on Monday, July 14, 2025. He also threatened sanctions on anyone purchasing Russian exports unless Russia agrees to a peace deal. In an interview with VOC News, international relations expert and Mail & Guardian columnist Donovan Williams

COSATU supports the Hague Group emergency conference to halt the ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza

Aneeqa Du Plessis 16 July 2025

Cosatu has joined the international community in welcoming the courageous leadership shown by both South Africa and Colombia in organising an emergency conference to unite the world against what it describes as Israeli aggression in Gaza. Cosatu spokesperson Zanele Sabela stated that the world has tolerated the impunity of the

Hamas: “The massacres of the terrorist occupation army continue against innocent civilians in their homes and displacement tents”

Kouthar Sambo 14 July 2025

“The massacres of the terrorist occupation army continue against innocent civilians in their homes and displacement tents, killing since early morning over 100 martyrs, while dozens still stuck under rubble — a daily reality that exposes the entity’s fascism and utter disregard for all human laws and values.” This is

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