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Global Unity Key to Stability, Says Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa warned that rising geopolitical uncertainty poses a threat to global security and economic growth. Speaking at the European Union Global Gateway Forum in Brussels, he called for renewed commitment to peace, respect for international law, and institutional reforms, including at the United Nations. He highlighted the value of South Africa’s partnership with the EU, citing collaborative initiatives to advance green and digital infrastructure, trade, and innovation across […]

9 October 2025

International

Resistance Movement Hamas, has condemned the allegations by European Union foreign policy official

By Kouthar Sambo The Resistance Movement Hamas, has condemned the allegations by European Union foreign policy official Josep Borrell. This comes after Borell alleged that Hamas was using hospitals and civilians as human shields. "This is nothing more than a bid to deny the facts and provide European cover for the Israeli occupation to commit more crimes against children and defenseless civilians," clarified Hamas in a statement. Hamas further added […]

14 November 2023

International

EU welcomes cease-fire in Gaza

The European Union on Sunday hailed the new cease-fire in Gaza and urged the opening of crossings to allow humanitarian aid, fuel, and workers to the region, Anadolu reports. "The European Union welcomes the announced ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, which should bring an end to the violence in and around Gaza," the EU diplomatic service announced in a statement. The bloc "deeply" deplored the losses of civilian […]

15 May 2023

Local

SA universities, international institutions partner on project to preserve African languages

LOCAL Rhodes University has collaborated with local and foreign universities in an effort to revive and preserve indigenous African languages. The project is called “Baqonde” and is funded by the European Union. Its aim is to facilitate and promote the use of indigenous African languages as mediums of instruction at higher education institutions in SA, and advance the objectives of the Language Policy Framework for Public Higher Education Institutions. The […]

18 August 2021

International News

Saudi Arabia expands travel ban to 39 states including EU

Saudi Arabia temporarily suspended on Thursday the travel of its citizens and residents to 39 countries including 27 European Union states amid a jump in the number of coronavirus cases from 21 to 45 with reporting of 24 new cases, including 21 in Makkah. The new measures were taken as part of the Kingdom’s efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus, Saudi Press Agency reported citing statements of the […]

12 March 2020

International News

Erdogan vows to keep border open for refugees until EU meets all demands

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday he would keep Turkey's border open for refugees until the EU had met all Ankara's demands while comparing Greece's response to the crisis to the Nazis. "Until all Turkey's expectations, including free movement, updating of the customs union and financial assistance, are tangibly met, we will continue the practice on our borders," he said in a televised speech. Turkey's decision at the […]

12 March 2020

International News

EU promises ‘whatever it takes’ to curb coronavirus

Leaders from the European Union are promising to do "whatever it takes" to tackle the coronavirus outbreak, as Italy reported its biggest single-day death toll since the disease was first detected there last month. The 27 leaders of the EU met in a video conference after facing criticism they had been too slow to deal with the outbreak, which first emerged in China at the end of last year. "We […]

11 March 2020

International News

European governments complicit in abuse of migrants in Libya: Amnesty

Despite repeated warnings, European governments have continued to actively support a “sophisticated system of abuse and exploitation of refugees and migrants” by Libyan authorities, according to an Amnesty International report released on Tuesday. The document, titled “Libya’s dark web of collusion,” details European governments’ complicity in the human rights abuses against migrants when they reach Libya. According to the group, EU governments’ cooperation with Libyan immigration authorities, including the coast […]

12 December 2017

International News

Huge rallies in Turkey mark failed 2016 coup

Tens of thousands of people gathered at a massive rally in Istanbul, marking one year since the defeat of the coup aimed at ousting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan from power. Joining the crowd gathered on Saturday at the Bosphorus Bridge, now known as the July 15 Martyr's Bridge, Erdogan threatened to "chop off the heads" of those involved in the coup. "First of all we will chop off the heads […]

16 July 2017

European Union

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