The United States (U.S.) President, Donald Trump, has stepped back from plans to impose new tariffs on European trading partners, announcing instead that he and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte have agreed on a framework for a future deal involving Greenland and the broader Arctic region. The surprise shift has brought
Defence Minister Angie Motshekga has dismissed allegations that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s instructions regarding Exercise Will for Peace 2026 were ignored. The multinational naval exercise, conducted off Simon’s Town in Cape Town, included vessels from Iran, China, Russia, and the United Arab Emirates as part of South Africa’s BRICS maritime drills.
Recent reports indicate that the Kashmir government has requested all mosques to submit information regarding their imams. The move has raised concerns among local communities, who view it as a measure that unfairly targets mosques and innocent Kashmiris. Speaking to VOC News, Southeast Asia analyst and Kashmiri activist Salman Khan
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel could be brought before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) if it fails to revoke legislation targeting the UN Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) and does not restore confiscated assets and property. Speaking to VOC News, Ahmed
Africa’s political and security outlook for 2026 is marked by deep uncertainty, shaped by internal governance challenges and a rapidly shifting global order. From contested elections and youth-led movements to fragile states and ongoing regional conflicts, African leaders are under increasing pressure to balance sovereignty, stability, and development amid declining
In response to the alleged kidnapping and detention of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Foreign Minister Celia Flores, several civil society groups are mobilising in solidarity with the people of Venezuela, Palestine and other communities affected by U.S. intervention. Community members in Gauteng are calling on civic, student, academic and
A Palestinian activist currently detained in a UK prison is experiencing worsening health conditions, including muscle spasms and respiratory difficulties, as her hunger strike surpasses 60 days. Prisoners for Palestine (P4P) reported that Heba Muraisi – detained for over a year due to her activism concerning Palestine – has completed
South Africa’s participation in the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) faces uncertainty as the US House of Representatives passes the renewal bill, while concerns remain in the Senate over the country’s foreign policy and political positions. The renewal, supported by a strong bipartisan majority in the House, is seen
The United States has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuelan oil exports in the North Atlantic, intensifying Washington’s campaign to enforce sanctions and control illicit oil flows. The vessel, now known as the Marinera and formerly called Bella 1, was intercepted after a weeks-long pursuit by the US
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.
