South Africa’s African National Congress (ANC), the historic liberation movement that brought Nelson Mandela to power, has acknowledged it is at a crossroads. Confronted with corruption, poor governance, and persistent racial inequality, the party has pledged to take decisive steps to restore its credibility and reconnect with the people. Once the undisputed leader of South […]
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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Tuesday indicated that South Africa could receive a different approach compared to other African nations if the United States extends its trade initiative with sub-Saharan Africa, which expired in September. Speaking at a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing, Greer emphasized that while the Trump administration supports a one-year extension of […]
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Australia has reaffirmed its commitment to meeting the demanding timeline set under the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine partnership, with Defence Minister Richard Marles emphasising that the nation is taking a “very self-critical” approach to tackling obstacles such as workforce capability and infrastructure readiness. Speaking ahead of a high-level AUKUS defence ministers meeting in Washington, Marles acknowledged […]
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Sri Lanka’s tentative economic recovery is facing a serious setback as Cyclone Ditwah wreaks havoc across the island, destroying homes, roads, and vital crops, pushing thousands of families back into poverty. Officials warn that rebuilding costs could soar to $7 billion, placing further strain on a nation still grappling with its worst economic crisis in […]
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US President Donald Trump unveiled a $12 billion aid package for American farmers yesterday, aiming to provide relief to a vital community struggling under the weight of trade tensions and tariff policies. Speaking at a White House roundtable with agricultural producers, Trump emphasized that the measures were “very vital action to protect and defend American […]
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