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Lady R report: Ramaphosa confirms South Africa did not provide weapons to Russia

The President lamented the damage the allegations have had on South Africa.

By SA News · 4 Sep 2023 · 3 min read

Gabon coup: Bongo’s rule ended by failed promises and shifting alliances

The Bongo family’s 56 year hold on power in Gabon was abruptly brought to an end with a military coup on 30 August.

By The Conversation · 2 Sep 2023 · 5 min read

Watch: Gabon president Ali Bongo Ondimba releases statement after military coup [video]

President Bongo, who has been in power since 2009 and hails from a family that has ruled Gabon for over five decades, found himself under house arrest as the military takeover unfolded.

By Swisher Post · 30 Aug 2023 · 3 min read

Gabon coup: Military group seizes power, closes borders and here’s how the Gabonese reacted [video]

One of the significant measures taken by the military group is the indefinite closure of Gabon's borders, as confirmed in a statement broadcast on the state-run Gabon24.

By Swisher Post · 30 Aug 2023 · 2 min read

West Africa threatens sanctions against Niger amid France tensions

West Africa leaders called for the restoration of constitutional order in Niger and demanded the reinstatement of President Mohammed Bazoum.

By Swisher Post · 31 Jul 2023 · 2 min read

Vladimir Putin will ‘consider’ African leaders proposal on Ukraine war

Vladimir Putin told African leaders that the conflict is due to specific forces that have been preparing for a hybrid war against Russia.

By SA News · 29 Jul 2023 · 4 min read

Putin pulls out of BRICS Summit: South Africa claims it was a ‘mutual agreement’

Russia's president Vladimir Putin pulled out of the BRICS Summit, a decision South Africa claims was a 'mutual agreement'.

By Andile Sicetsha · 19 Jul 2023 · 2 min read

Belarus president claims Wagner leader Prigozhin accepts truce

According to the Belarus presidency, a truce has been negotiated with Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin.

By Andile Sicetsha · 24 Jun 2023 · 2 min read

The Wagner Group mercenary revolt in Russia could give Putin an exit ramp from Ukraine

The Wagner Group now claims to control key military facilities in Rostov-on-Don, the headquarters of Russia’s southern military district.

By The Conversation · 24 Jun 2023 · 5 min read

Vladimir Putin Set to Address Nation Amidst Turmoil Surrounding Wagner Russia Takeover

President Vladimir Putin is expected to deliver an address in response to the alleged attempt of the Wagner group to seize control of Russia.

By Andile Sicetsha · 24 Jun 2023 · 3 min read

Poland accused of ‘sabotaging’ Ramaphosa peace mission

Poland has been accused of sabotaging President Cyril Ramaphosa's peace mission after intercepting an SAA flight carrying his protection unit.

By Swisher Post · 16 Jun 2023 · 3 min read

Ramaphosa sets the record straight on Russia, South Africa relations

President Ramaphosa insisted South Africa's neutral stance does not 'favour Russia above other countries'. Here's what else he said.

By SA News · 16 May 2023 · 4 min read

A dangerous game? – SA army commander in Moscow for ‘combat readiness’ summit

A South African (SA) army commander Lt Gen Lawrence Mbatha is reportedly in Moscow, Russia, for a 'combat readiness' summit.

By Andile Sicetsha · 15 May 2023 · 2 min read

‘Govt is handling this’ – DIRCO rep reacts to US claims about SA arming Russia

DIRCO's Clayton Monyela insists the government is dealing with the US' claims that South Africa armed Russia with ammo and weapons.

By Andile Sicetsha · 11 May 2023 · 2 min read

Alan Winde warns Putin will be arrested if he sets foot in Cape Town

Alan Winde said if SAPS is not instructed to arrest Putin on arrival in Cape Town later this year, the command will be executed by a specialised law enforcement unit.

By Andile Sicetsha · 28 Apr 2023 · 3 min read

ICC arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin: A king-size dilemma for South Africa

The issue could come to a head in August when South Africa hosts the 15th summit of the BRICS bloc in Durban.

By The Conversation · 2 Apr 2023 · 6 min read

Putin ICC arrest warrant: Here’s why Moscow believes the warrant is ‘meaningless’

The Kremlin dismissed the ICC's arrest warrant against Vladimir Putin. Here's why.

By Andile Sicetsha · 18 Mar 2023 · 3 min read

Frogwares vows to work around ‘chaos’ of Putin’s invasion to deliver ‘Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened’

Ukraine-based studio Frogwares has vowed to work around the “chaos” of Vladimir Putin’s invasion to deliver ‘Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened’.

By Bang Showbiz · 29 Dec 2022 · 2 min read

Ukraine president, Volodymyr Zelensky named TIME Magazine’s ‘Person of the Year’

Volodymyr Zelensky was recognised for his leadership amid Russia’s invasion of his nation.

By Bang Showbiz · 7 Dec 2022 · 2 min read

Vladimir Putin ‘uses three body doubles’ and the real one may not exist

Vladimir Putin is said to 'use three body doubles' who’ve had plastic surgery and the real one may not exist.

By Swisher Post · 30 Oct 2022 · 2 min read

BTS forced to enlist in Korean military: Here’s when they will reunite

BTS' agency announced that the group will enlist in the South Korean military for at least two years.

By Chrislyn Fortuin · 18 Oct 2022 · 2 min read

President Zelensky and his wife court controversy over ‘Vogue’ cover [Photo]

Ukrainian President Zelensky and his wife's 'Vogue' cover sparked negative outrage online.

By Swisher Post · 28 Jul 2022 · 5 min read

Who is Shireen Abu Akleh? – Al Jazeera reporter shot in Israeli raid [video]

Shireen Abu Akleh was murdered for exercising her human rights.

By Andile Sicetsha · 11 May 2022 · 3 min read

Jacob Zuma chimes in on Ukraine war with support for Putin

According to Zuma, Russia and Putin are justified in their assault on Ukraine's sovereignty.

By Andile Sicetsha · 7 Mar 2022 · 2 min read

Ukraine war: Google, YouTube down in Ukraine – report

As tensions escalate in the Ukraine war, state-affiliated media outlet Russia Today reported that Google services, including YouTube, are inaccessible to users in the country. Google, YouTube reportedly down in Ukraine Latest reports coming from Russia’s attacks on Ukraine indicate President Vladimir Putin’s forces were still advancing towards assuming control of key cities the neighbouring […]

By Andile Sicetsha · 3 Mar 2022 · 2 min read

Watch: SA students speak out after escaping Ukraine war [video]

The students will be flown back to South Africa.

By Andile Sicetsha · 1 Mar 2022 · 2 min read

South Africa lays out plan to extract expats stuck in Ukraine

South Africans stuck in Ukraine are receiving support at these borders.

By Andile Sicetsha · 28 Feb 2022 · 3 min read

Russia attacks Ukraine: Here are the latest updates [video]

Here are the latest updates on Russia's attacks on Ukraine.

By Andile Sicetsha · 24 Feb 2022 · 2 min read

Five things to know about why Russia might invade Ukraine – and why the US is involved

Putin has issued various security demands to the U.S. before he draws his military forces back.

By The Conversation · 22 Feb 2022 · 5 min read

Eid al-Fitr stained by bloody war against Palestine

Palestinian bodies continue to pile up amid Eid al-fitr celebrations.

By Andile Sicetsha · 13 May 2021 · 2 min read