South African lawmakers are pushing for the closure of Israel’s embassy in Pretoria, marking a dramatic escalation in diplomatic pressure amid the Gaza conflict. Here’s a detailed look at the situation:
A parliamentary motion, introduced by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party, calls on the government to shut down the Israeli embassy and sever diplomatic relations until Israel…
South Africa has strongly condemned Israel’s recent military strikes on Iran, describing them as a severe violation of Iran’s sovereignty and a destabilizing factor in the Middle East. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) issued a statement expressing deep concern over the attacks, which reportedly targeted military sites, nuclear facilities, and civilian…
As of April 2025, Sudan’s civil war has entered its third year, with the Darfur region experiencing escalating violence and humanitarian crises. The conflict, which began in April 2023, pits the Sudanese military, led by General Abdel-Fattah al-Burhan, against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), commanded by Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo. While the military has recently regained control of…
The ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has seen a significant escalation with the advance of the M23 rebel group. The M23, which is primarily composed of ethnic Tutsi fighters, has been involved in armed conflicts in the eastern DRC for over a decade. Despite several peace agreements and ceasefires, the group has continued to disrupt the region, making substantial…
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), ongoing violence and insecurity have resulted in a growing humanitarian crisis, with one of the latest reports highlighting the abduction of hospital patients by rebel groups. The DRC has long been plagued by instability, particularly in the eastern regions of the country, where various armed groups, including rebels, militias, and foreign fighters…
The ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has claimed the lives of over 7,000 people in recent years, highlighting the persistent instability that has plagued the nation for decades. This devastating conflict, largely concentrated in the eastern regions of the DRC, involves a complex web of political, ethnic, and economic factors, with both local and international actors…
In the wake of recent clashes in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has conducted a mass burial of 18 bodies at the Musigiko cemetery. These individuals were victims of ongoing conflicts involving armed groups, including the M23 rebels. The ICRC’s intervention was crucial, as families were unable to retrieve their deceased due to…
