VAT standoff and Trump pressure drive Ramaphosa toward more inclusive power sharing
The ANC has lost its exclusive control over public finances and will now have to collaborate with opposition parties in the GNU on policy decisions, including foreign affairs.
Ramaphosa diplomatic stature boosted by Zelensky and hint of thawing US relations
In terms of the diplomacy and the nuance around discussions on Ukraine and the peace process, South Africa has been elevated to quite an important position.”
“Every child must come home”: Ukraine launches Easter appeal to end Russia’s mass abductions
A senior Ukrainian official has called for urgent international action to secure the return of more than 20,000 children who she says have been kidnapped by Russia in what Kyiv is calling “the largest abduction operation” of its kind. Deputy…
Fibre optic Ukrainian drones open up a new front against the Russian Army
The Ukrainian Armed Forces are using fibre-optic cable-driven drones to conduct deep strikes against Russia. These drones have already targeted Russian munitions factories, troops, and armoured vehicles. Originally developed by Russia, fibre-optic drones were first seen on the battlefield in…
Unfair resource deals never last, expert warns amid US-Ukraine, DRC critical minerals talks
The history of major resource agreements is rife with examples of deals being renegotiated or annulled without compensation.
Military chiefs to meet in London to plan for a Ukrainian peace-keeping mission
Military chiefs from more than 30 countries will meet in the United Kingdom this week to establish the scope and scale of a ceasefire enforcement mission in Ukraine. The meeting comes two weeks after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced…
Rebuilding lives amid war: Inside Ukraine’s Superhumans Center
In the shadow of Europe’s largest war since World War II, a remarkable healthcare initiative is giving wounded Ukrainian soldiers and civilians new hope. The Superhumans Center in Lviv, Ukraine, is revolutionising care for those who have lost limbs, suffered…
US to boost military aid to Ukraine if Russia does not sign up to a peace deal, security sources believe
The US is expected to warn the Kremlin that it will “arm Ukraine to the teeth” if Russia does not accept an immediate 30-day ceasefire, British security sources have claimed. The move comes after Ukraine said it was ready to…
UK spy chief questions whether US will enact Article 5 if Russia attacks a European state
One of Britain’s most senior intelligence chiefs has questioned whether the US could be trusted to protect European states if they were attacked by Russia. Sir John Sawers, a former head of MI6—also known as “C”—said central European states should…
Could a multinational troop deployment in Ukraine succeed as a peacekeeping force?
The British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has announced that he is prepared to send thousands of British troops to Ukraine to act as peacekeepers. In all likelihood, Britain will be just one part of a multinational European force numbering up…
