President of Russia Vladimir Putin during a group photo ceremony for the heads of delegation at the 16th BRICS summit in Kazan. From left: Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed, President of Egypt Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa, President of China Xi Jinping. From right: Foreign Minister of Brazil Mauro Vieira, President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the UAE Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi.

BRICS Summit in Kazan Concludes: Putin Highlights Bloc’s Role Against ‘Perverse Methods’ of the West

With the growing influence of emerging economies, Russian President Vladimir Putin closed the BRICS summit on Thursday in Kazan. The three-day conference brought together leaders and representatives from 36 nations, reflecting Russia’s resilience in the face of Western sanctions and...
16th BRICS summit. Group photo of heads of delegation

BRICS Expansion: A New Era in Global Power Dynamics Unfolds

The BRICS coalition concluded its three-day summit in Russia on Thursday, signaling the rise of a formidable counterweight to Western-led alliances and the emergence of a “different kind of international order,” according to foreign policy experts. Initially comprising Brazil, Russia,...
Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs

South Africa Asks Taiwan to Relocate Unofficial Embassy Amid Rising Tensions with China

The South African government has requested Taiwan to relocate its unofficial embassy, or liaison office, from the administrative capital, Pretoria, to the commercial hub of Johannesburg. This decision, which comes amidst escalating tensions between China and Taiwan, highlights the intricate...
Tito Mboweni, Former South African Reserve Bank Governor

Tito Mboweni, Former South African Reserve Bank Governor and Finance Minister, Dies at 65

Tito Mboweni, a towering figure in South African economic and political life, has passed away at the age of 65 following a short illness. Widely respected both domestically and internationally, Mboweni’s legacy as the first Black governor of the South...
South Africa Crisis

South Africa’s Parliament and Law Enforcement Authorization

Two South African law enforcement initiatives, one in Cape Town and the other in Gauteng, have sparked controversy due to their lack of explicit parliamentary authorization. The Cape Town City initiated the Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) in 2019 to...
Morocco

Morocco Outmanoeuvre South Africa at UN Human Rights Council

South Africa's International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Naledi Pandor, was delighted when Bafana Bafana beat Morocco to reach the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals. However, Morocco's unexpected defeat of South African Ambassador Mxolisi Nkosi in the 2024 United Nations Human...
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa

South Africa’s ICJ Case and Its Influence on Foreign Policy

South Africa's decision to bring Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on charges of genocide has sparked polarised global reactions. Critics accuse South Africa of political opportunism and double standards, while supporters praise its principled stance. The move...
Russia-South Africa

Russia’s Growing Influence in Africa

Russia's recent rise in Africa, following the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, has raised concerns about the future of Wagner Group's African projects. Russia's behavior appears to be competition with the West, with potential clashes with Ukrainian special forces in Sudan,...
Israel Defense Forces (IDF), take position during ground operations at a location given as Gaza

South Africa’s Legal Battle: Genocide in Palestine and the War in Gaza

South Africa has brought Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians during the Gaza conflict. The case has significant cultural, diplomatic, historical, and political implications. Israel has rejected South Africa's...
Israeli soldiers

Africa’s Divergent Stance: Support for Palestine Amid Israel-Gaza Conflict

Kenyan President William Ruto condemned Hamas fighters attacking southern Israel, stating that there is no justification for terrorism and attacks on civilians. He called for the international community to mobilize to bring the perpetrators, organizers, financiers, sponsors, supporters, and enablers...
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