JOHANNESBURG (AA) – South Africa’s Afrikaner community Saturday turned down an offer by President Donald Trump to resettle them as refugees in the US, following claims of racial discrimination. “We don’t want to move elsewhere, and we are not going to ask our children now to move to another country. We have interests of future […]...
CAIRO/ANKARA (AA) – Egypt wants Palestinians to remain in Gaza during the reconstruction of the enclave. Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty stated this during a phone call with his Portuguese counterpart, Paulo Rangel. Abdelatty acknowledged Portugal’s support for Egypt and expressed hope for continued backing for a strategic partnership between ...
JOHANNESBURG (AA) – South Africa has expressed concern over US “propaganda” and “misinformation” after President Donald Trump froze Washington’s aid to the country, citing the recently adopted land appropriation law and Pretoria’s genocide case against Israel. “We are concerned by what seems to be a campaign of misinfor...
ISTANBUL (AA) – President Donald Trump has signed an executive order cutting financial assistance to South Africa, citing concerns over its land expropriation law, the White House said. “The United States cannot support the government of South Africa’s commission of rights violations in its country or its undermining United States ...
The country’s health services, which include fight against infectious diseases, technical sexual assistance, and care services, would be severely affected with the suspension of the aid ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (MNTV) – The Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has warned that the suspension of U.S. foreign assistance will bring sever...
Annaba Innovation Center spearheads initiative to attract private funding and strengthen the country’s tech-driven economy ALGIERS, Algeria (MNTV) – Algeria has launched a new investment network aimed at financing start-ups and fostering innovation, as part of its broader efforts to develop a knowledge-based economy and strengthen its position...
Evangelical participation at Oromo cultural celebration raises concerns over religious encroachment ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (MNTV) — The annual Irreechaa festival, a cornerstone of Oromo cultural identity in African nation Ethiopia, has sparked renewed debate over the influence of religion on traditional practices. This year’s celebration saw th...
Despite obstacles, female journalists push forward to carve out space in a male-dominated profession MOGADISHU, Somalia (MNTV) — Female journalists in Somalia strive to carve out spaces for themselves in the male-dominated profession. Although they continue to face discrimination, harassment, and societal pressure, their growing role in media...
ISTANBUL (AA) — South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to human dignity, equality, and democratic values, emphasizing its independent stance in global affairs. South Africa is “championing non-racialism and non-sexism while placing our constitution and the rule of law at the forefront,”...
The Sudanese army says it has made key advances in the capital Khartoum against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). A military spokesman confirmed that army forces have taken control of Al-Ramila and its industrial zone in western Khartoum. Footage on social media shows troops moving through the area. The army is now close to the […]