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Santos warns against the comfort of silence
Delivering the 24th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture in Cape Town, Nobel laureate Juan Manuel Santos warned that government silence in the face of injustice erodes international law…
US midterm elections and Israel vote raise risk of renewed Iran war
Following pivotal elections in both Israel and the United States, diverging political imperatives for Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump could either reignite war with Iran or…
Türkiye and SA look to a bigger future together
The Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Pretoria celebrated the 103rd anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic, spotlighting growing diplomatic and economic ties with…
![Power of dialogue: Former Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos often invokes the words of Nelson Mandela: “The most powerful weapon is [the ability] to sit down and talk.” Photo: UN](https://images.newsteam.io/image/1280/2Bq28FuGKoMVMVtuu1xLTE5KYM5GnP5JkeVA18VrYHyF17r29DFvr7vksezynQh3ZmV9EqE8aV3rBwqTrfur3evm6EqQXWZPzmJBYqcz8c38fV7q4rHwfKxtMbwhUDMqTYEbtnb7UKkFz5Jz3fFGTDV)
The dangerous price of silence
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Juan Manuel Santos brings vital lessons from Colombia’s peace process to Cape Town as he delivers the 24th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture.
Two nations, one enduring lesson in freedom
The 70th anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 was commemorated in Pretoria, highlighting the historical ties, democratic transitions, and expanding trade and…
SA challenges Trump’s AGOA decision
South Africa has accused Washington of shifting the goalposts in trade negotiations after US President Donald Trump notified Pretoria of his intention to end its preferential…
The UN wants reform — but who will surrender power?
World leaders acknowledge the United Nations must adapt to 21st-century realities, but the permanent members of the Security Council remain deeply divided on accountability,…
Chance for African leaders to confront Putin over enlisting their nationals in Ukraine
African leaders heading to the third Russia-Africa Summit face domestic calls to challenge Vladimir Putin over the deceptive enlistment and trafficking of their citizens into the…
Africa is underpricing its diplomatic power
Beyond natural resources, Africa's ultimate geopolitical asset lies in the collective power of its 1.5 billion people and global diaspora. Discover how the continent can better…
Botswana nominates Armenian doctor to lead WHO
Botswana has officially entered the race for the leadership of the World Health Organisation by nominating Armenian paediatric oncologist Dr Gevorg Tamamyan to succeed Dr Tedros…
Côte d’Ivoire Brings the Art of Chocolate and the Flavours of Diplomacy to South Africa
The Embassy of Côte d’Ivoire in South Africa hosted an exclusive chocolate-making workshop and culinary evening in Pretoria, showcasing the nation's cocoa heritage and cultural…
Pillay urges action against US sanctions on ICC
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Navi Pillay has called on world governments to take collective action to protect the International Criminal Court against sweeping sanctions imposed by…
Palestinian minister briefs Arab diplomats in Pretoria
Palestinian Minister Sami Hajjawi has briefed the Arab Ambassadors’ Council in Pretoria on forced displacement, starvation, and conditions under Israeli occupation.
Lamola refuses policy retreat as US pressure intensifies
International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola has warned South Africans to prepare for the worst as diplomatic tensions with the US deepen, asserting that Pretoria will not…
The Psychology of UN Reform in a Changing World
UN reform is often framed around efficiency and cost-cutting, but it conceals a deeper geopolitical shift. As China and the Global South gain leverage, the struggle to govern a…