Questions are being raised about the significance and potential impact of a landmark court ruling in Sudan, where Rapid Support Forces (RSF) leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, better known as Hemedti, has been sentenced to death. A court sitting in the army-controlled city of Port Sudan convicted Hemedti of war crimes,
Escalating tensions in the Middle East have spread to the Arabian Peninsula after the Supreme Political Council-led Yemeni Armed Forces claimed responsibility for missile and drone strikes targeting Saudi Arabia’s Abha International Airport. Ansar Allah say the attack was carried out in retaliation for a strike on Sanaa International Airport.
Middle East tensions have escalated after Iran claimed it launched retaliatory strikes targeting US military sites in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Jordan, following what it described as renewed US bombardment of Iran’s southern coastline. The latest developments come amid a deepening confrontation over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital
The FIFA World Cup enters the quarterfinal stage today, with only eight teams remaining in the race for football’s biggest prize. Defending champions Argentina are joined by France, England, Spain, Belgium, Morocco, Norway and Switzerland after a dramatic round of 16 that featured stunning comebacks, penalty shootouts and controversial refereeing
NATO leaders have gathered in Ankara, Turkey, for a two-day summit as the alliance seeks to strengthen unity amid growing global security challenges. The meeting comes against the backdrop of tensions involving the United States over Iran and Greenland, while support for Ukraine and increased defence spending remain high on
Iran’s ambassador to China, Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli, says Beijing and other friendly nations will be granted preferential access through the Strait of Hormuz, adding that the arrangement will be implemented in coordination with Oman. This comes amid growing tensions in one of the world’s most strategically important maritime chokepoints. The
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on African countries and the international community to support the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as it battles an Ebola outbreak, urging nations not to impose travel bans that could further isolate the country. In his capacity as the African Union Champion on Pandemic Prevention,
Concerns over the balance between national security and press freedom continue to grow across Africa, with Uganda once again drawing attention as journalists and media organisations report increasing restrictions, intimidation and attacks on the press. The debate has intensified amid growing criticism of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s leadership. Museveni, who
A United Nations-backed governing body for Gaza, reportedly announced earlier this year by US President Donald Trump, is said to be preparing a controversial resolution that would grant the authority broad legal immunity. According to draft proposals, the move would shield members of the proposed board from legal accountability in
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
