International News
South Africa launches G20 taskforce to examine global wealth inequality
By: Reuters 29th August 2025 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday launched a G20 experts taskforce to examine global wealth inequality and its impact on growth,... →
US sends first deportees to Rwanda under controversial deal
By: Bloomberg 28th August 2025 Rwanda received its first group of migrants deported from the US, making good on a controversial deal it struck with President Donald Trump’s... →
Why the egusi? A Nigerian melon seed's journey into space
By: Reuters 28th August 2025 When Nigerian researcher Temidayo Oniosun chose a melon seed called the egusi to send up on a space mission, it wasn't just about science - it was... →
Eswatini government faces court challenge for accepting US deportees
By: Reuters 22nd August 2025 Human rights lawyers and activists have sued the government of Eswatini for making a secretive deal with President Donald Trump's administration to... →
UK to compensate Kenyans for 2021 fire caused by army drill
By: Reuters 22nd August 2025 The UK has agreed to pay 2.9-million pounds ($4-million) in compensation to residents living near a Kenyan wildlife conservancy, following a fire... →
Botswana signs $12bn investment deal with Qatar's Al Mansour Holdings
By: Reuters 22nd August 2025 Botswana's President Duma Boko announced on Thursday an agreement with Qatar's Al Mansour Holdings, aimed at addressing immediate national... →
Ramaphosa calls for more investment in women's, children's health
By: Thabi Shomolekae 22nd August 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa warned that still too many women die in childbirth of preventable causes, calling on governments to increase investment... →
SA concerned about escalating violence directed at Palestinians – Mashatile 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 21st August 2025 The South Africa government has expressed concern regarding the escalating cycle of violence directed at Palestinians, which Deputy President Paul... →
