The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad expresses its concern regarding recent reports of incidents and tensions involving foreign nationals in the Republic of South Africa. The reported developments, which have affected nationals from several countries, have generated understandable concern among migrant communities and attracted significant public attention. Such incidents are regrettable…
In a heartrending victim impact statement, Matthew Perry’s mother, Suzanne Morrison, condemned the actor’s former assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, for enabling the addiction that led to his death in 2023. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “His number one responsibility was to ensure that Matthew remained what…
The European Union (EU) has defended the rules-based international order and condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine while warning that rising global conflicts were worsening economic hardships across the world, including in Zimbabwe. Speaking during Europe Day celebrations in Harare Friday, Katrin Hagemann said the world was facing “profound global change” marked by growing instability, conflict…
South Africa’s Minister of Police Professor Firoz Cachalia, has strongly condemned the recent xenophobic acts of violence and intimidation directed at Ghanaians and other foreign nationals within the Republic of South Africa. “These actions are not only unlawful, but they stand in direct opposition to the values of dignity, equality, and human rights upon which…
Former opposition Citizens Coalition for Change leader Nelson Chamisa has condemned the recent wave of xenophobic attacks in South Africa calling them “deeply regrettable” and “wholly unacceptable”. In a statement, Chamisa urged African nations to unite in tackling common challenges saying violence against foreign nationals threatened regional solidarity. “While we recognise the pressures faced by…
President Donald Trump‘s official Truth Social account on Friday morning deleted a video showing a racist image of former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama portrayed as apes, following widespread bipartisan calls for its removal. The depiction of the Obamas, posted late Thursday from Trump’s official Truth Social account, was included in…
Addis Ababa — The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has expressed deep concern over reports of the killing of Libyan political figure Saïf al-Islam Gaddafi on 3 February 2026 in the western city of Zintan. In a statement issued Wednesday, the Chairperson strongly condemned the reported killing, warning that such violence…
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has learned with deep shock and profound sorrow of the terrorist attack carried out on Tuesday, 3 February 2026, in the village of Woro, in Kwara State, during which at least 162 innocent civilians tragically lost their lives. The Chairperson of the Commission condemns…
Addis Ababa — The African Union’s Peace and Security Council has strongly condemned Israel’s decision to recognise Somaliland as an independent state, calling the move illegal and a threat to Somalia’s sovereignty and regional stability. In a statement issued after a council meeting, the AU body rejected what it described as a “unilateral decision” by…
Oxfam categorically rejects the recent US military intervention in Venezuelan territory, which constitutes a violation of international law and an unacceptable interference in the internal affairs of a sovereign country. This action threatens regional stability, contradicts the principle of Latin America and the Caribbean as a zone of peace, agreed upon by the States of…
