On Thursday evening, South Africans everywhere will tune in to hear President Cyril Ramaphosa deliver the 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA) from Cape Town’s City Hall. This address, scheduled for 7pm SAST, will be the first of the seventh administration, but it comes at a time when Ramaphosa’s leadership is increasingly under fire. […]
Uganda’s recent Supreme Court ruling, which declared that civilians should not be tried in military courts, has been widely welcomed by human rights organisations and legal experts who view the decision as a critical step toward ensuring the protection of fundamental rights. The Case Against Military Courts The case that led to the Supreme Court’s […]
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced a temporary suspension of parcel shipments from China and Hong Kong. This move follows recent actions by the Trump administration to end a trade provision that previously allowed retailers to ship low-value packages to the U.S. without paying tariffs. As of Tuesday, President Trump implemented an additional […]
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has taken a proactive step in prioritising the well-being and safety of its patients by pausing the initiation of hormonal therapy for those under 19 seeking gender-affirming care. This decision allows the hospital to thoroughly assess the potential impact of last week’s executive order from President Trump, ensuring that it continues […]
In a devastating tragedy, at least 11 people have been confirmed dead in Sweden’s deadliest mass shooting in recent memory, following an attack at an adult education center west of Stockholm. The shooting, which took place at Campus Risbergska in Orebro, left a community in shock as officials confirmed that the gunman was among the […]
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday, February 4, announcing the withdrawal of the U.S. from several United Nations agencies, including the Human Rights Council (UNHRC), while also directing a review of the country’s financial contributions to the global organisation. Trump expressed concerns on Tuesday about the management of the United Nations, describing […]
Get ready for an extraordinary spiritual experience as Your Loveworld Specials, Season 11, Phase 2 with Rev. Dr. Chris Oyakhilome, DSC, D.D. kicks off from February 5–7, 2025. This highly anticipated event promises to be a time of deep revelation, spiritual empowerment, and divine wisdom as Pastor Chris shares insights from the Word of God, […]
In a significant shift in U.S. foreign aid strategy, the Trump administration announced on Tuesday that all directly hired employees of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will be placed on administrative leave globally, effective at 11:59 pm EST on Friday, February 7, 2025. In addition to this, thousands of USAID personnel working overseas […]
In a groundbreaking announcement on Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a bold new plan to take control of the Gaza Strip, aiming to help the region recover from years of conflict. Speaking alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump outlined his vision for Gaza’s future, stating that the United States would oversee the rebuilding […]
In a dramatic development this week, Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its long-standing position that it will not normalize relations with Israel without the creation of a Palestinian state. This statement directly contradicts a controversial claim made by U.S. President Donald Trump, who had asserted that Riyadh did not demand a Palestinian homeland in the context of […]