Against the backdrop of persistent security problems and external interference, many people in the Central African Republic are calling for solutions rooted in the country’s own realities. In this interview, Bienvenu Paya-Ngbouhou, editor in chief of the newspaper L’Hirondelle, reflects on the need to understand the nation’s internal dynamics, the role of the press in peacebuilding, and… Continue reading Local Initiatives, Responsible Media, and Strategic Partnerships are Key to Stability in the Central African Republic
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UN Confirms Israel Committed Genocide in Gaza, Vindicating South Africa’s Case
An independent United Nations Commission of Inquiry has found that Israel has committed acts of genocide in Gaza, naming senior Israeli leaders as responsible for policies and rhetoric that meet the legal thresholds of the 1948 UN Genocide Convention. The Commission’s report, released on Tuesday, concludes that since October 2023, Israel has committed four of… Continue reading UN Confirms Israel Committed Genocide in Gaza, Vindicating South Africa’s Case
Egypt Partners with UN Agencies to Launch National Youth and Sports Strategy
Egypt has launched its first National Strategy for Youth and Sports (2025-2032), a comprehensive plan developed in partnership with United Nations agencies in Egypt, which was launched under the patronage of Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. The strategy, designed to benefit over 61 per cent of the Egyptian population, was unveiled by the Ministry of Youth… Continue reading Egypt Partners with UN Agencies to Launch National Youth and Sports Strategy
UN at 80: Global Leaders, Experts Reflect on Fragile Peace and Nuclear Threats in Pretoria Seminar
In a poignant seminar held at the University of South Africa (Unisa) on Wednesday, diplomats, academics, and global security experts gathered to mark 80 years since the establishment of the United Nations (UN) and the devastating atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The commemorative event, themed “The United Nations at 80: The Post-World War II… Continue reading UN at 80: Global Leaders, Experts Reflect on Fragile Peace and Nuclear Threats in Pretoria Seminar
Speaker of Russia’s Federation Council Valentina Matvienko: South Africa’s Authority in International Arena Grows Year by Year
Expansion of Russia’s ties with African states, including parliamentary relations, is one of the country’s priorities. This was stated by Head of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Valentina Matvienko at a meeting with Speaker of the National Assembly of South Africa Angela Thokozile Didiza, in Geneva. Her words are… Continue reading Speaker of Russia’s Federation Council Valentina Matvienko: South Africa’s Authority in International Arena Grows Year by Year
BRICS and Cybersecurity: Protecting Shared Digital Space
According to the United Nations, the number of cyberattacks worldwide is growing by an average of 80 per cent each year. Every day, government bodies, industrial facilities, the energy sector, housing and utilities, transport systems, universities, banks, and shops are under threat – virtually any company or organisation may be at risk. Analysts are observing… Continue reading BRICS and Cybersecurity: Protecting Shared Digital Space
Women Parliamentary Leaders Adopt Motion on Climate Change
The President of Mozambique’s Parliament, Margarida Adamugi Talapa, has stressed that children, girls and women are disproportionately affected by the consequences of climate change. She made the remarks on Monday during a debate on the Motion on Climate Change at the Conference of Women Speakers of Parliament, held in Geneva, Switzerland. Representing Mozambique, Talapa highlighted… Continue reading Women Parliamentary Leaders Adopt Motion on Climate Change
Mozambican Girls Record One of the World’s Highest Teen Birth Rates, UN Report Reveals
Mozambique has recorded the fourth highest adolescent birth rate in the world, according to the United Nations’ 2025 State of World Population report, presented in Maputo on Tuesday by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The report reveals that between 2001 and 2024, Mozambique registered 158 births per 1,000 girls aged 15 to 19. The… Continue reading Mozambican Girls Record One of the World’s Highest Teen Birth Rates, UN Report Reveals
Pass the Torch of Peace from Generation to Generation
History is a mirror, and only by drawing lessons from history can the world avoid repeating past calamities. BEIJING – Eighty years ago, the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War marked a turning point in human history, opening a new chapter in building a better international order and pursuing lasting peace. Today, the world has… Continue reading Pass the Torch of Peace from Generation to Generation
Africa’s Agenda 2030: A Race Against Time Amidst Triumphs, Setbacks, and Global Headwinds
As the world crosses the midpoint of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) timeline, Africa stands at a pivotal moment. With just five years left to hit the ambitious targets of Agenda 2030, the continent faces a stark reality: progress is real but uneven, and the clock is ticking. Are Africa’s 54 nations on… Continue reading Africa’s Agenda 2030: A Race Against Time Amidst Triumphs, Setbacks, and Global Headwinds