International Affairs

Zimbabwe Owes SAA More Than R900 Million While Convincing COMESA to Breach Sanctions

Diplomatic Struggles Over Unpaid Airline Debt The ongoing financial dispute has revealed that Zimbabwe owes SAA more than R900 million, with no clear timeline for the outstanding debt to be settled. Pretoria is currently engaging in diplomatic negotiations with Harare to recover the revenue. This long-running dispute between the southern African nations raises questions about

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South Africa Risks Seeing American Sanctions Renewed While Trump Allows Afrikaner Refugees to the US

In Washington, two legislative bills seeking to impose US sanctions on South Africa are set to expire on 3 January 2027 unless enacted into law, as the diplomatic divide between the two nations reaches unprecedented levels. This looming deadline coincides with the critical eligibility review for the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), with outcomes

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Syria Restricts Women From University Courses as New Admission Rules Spark Criticism

Syria Women University Restrictions Spark Heavy Criticism New Syria women university restrictions prevent female students from enrolling in specific degree programs. These recent admission rules block women from studying law, management, security, and technical courses. Consequently, the decision has sparked major concerns over equal access to higher education, according to reporting by AFP. Syria’s Ministry

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Ethiopia’s Tigray Conflict Resurges: Is a Broader War with Eritrea Imminent?

Ethiopia stands on a dangerous precipice once again. Recently, fighting between rebel Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) forces and Ethiopian federal troops broke out on 23 September. Consequently, this renewed violence threatens the fragile peace established by the 2022 Pretoria Agreement. Federal troops quickly pushed back rebel offensives and seized the Tigrayan capital of Mekelle.

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