Latest News & Developments
al qaeda
Syria's turmoil: The West's role in the destabilisation of a nation
OPINION: By portraying the Syrian conflict as a heroic fight for democracy and freedom, the narrative obscures the underlying geopolitical objectives, which include weakening the resistance to Israeli and allied interests, writes Dr Reneva Fourie.
External forces behind planned militant attack in Bamako – expert
These assaults, claimed by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims, a group affiliated with Al-Qaeda, have left the city in chaos
AK47 wielding gunman arrested after attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at his golf course
The FBI has responded to West Palm Beach Florida and is investigating what appears to be an attempted assassination of former President Trump
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump ride debate buzz into election sprint
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are neck-and-neck in both nationwide and swing state polling. Both candidates declared victory in the debate after coming face-to-face for the first time.
On this day in history, January 20
Real people, real stories – more than just dates and boring facts
On this day in history, January 6
Real people, real stories – more than just dates and boring facts
On this day in history, January 4
Real people, real stories – more than just dates and boring facts
Kidnapped Gerco van Deventer reunited with his family just in time for Christmas
His wife Shereen said that the last few days Gerco van Deventer spent reconnecting with immediate family.
South African paramedic Gerco van Deventer, taken hostage in Al Qaeda, has been released after six years
South African paramedic Gerco van Deventer was one of the longest held hostages held in captivity according to Gift of the Givers founder Imtiaz Sooliman.
On this day in history, October 29
Some of the more interesting things that happened on this day.
On this day in history, September 11
Some of the more interesting things that happened on this day.
On this day in history, September 9
Some of the more interesting things that happened on this day.
Coup leaders in Niger may target French companies in stand-off
OPINION: French President Emmanuel Macron said the coup was illegitimate and dangerous and called for an immediate restoration of the constitutional order, writes Dr Sizo Nkala.
On this day in history, August 26
Some of the more interesting things that happened on this day.
On this day in history, August 20
Significant and interesting moments in time with a South African angle, from this day in history
On this day in history, August 11
Significant and interesting snippets of news with a South African angle, from this day in history
On this day in history, July 31
Significant and interesting snippets of news with a South African angle, from this day in history.
LOOK: This is what we know about the coup bid in Niger
A group of soldiers, most of them unknown to the public, claimed on national TV to have overthrown Niger's government following an apparent coup, deposing democratically-elected Bazoum who came to power in 2021. Here is what what we know about the crisis in Niger
US Africa Command launches strike against al-Shabaab militants
Air strike follows an al-Shabaab attack on the African Union military base housing Ugandan troops in Somalia on Friday.
On this day, May 2
First skirmish of the Bambata Rebellion; Chernobyl evacuated; the government bans rock hit because of its Struggle use; Brits sink Argentinian cruiser; Messi sets record; and Leicester win EPL
Al-Qaeda's new leader Saif al-Adel has $10m bounty on his head
Saif al-Adel, a former Egyptian special forces officer who is a high-ranking member of al-Qaeda with a $10 million US bounty on his head, is now the ‘uncontested’ leader of the militant group, according to a new UN report on the organisation.
This what happened on January 20
16 Interesting/noteworthy and downright weird events we can relate to.
What happened on this day in history, January 6
Anti-vaxxer and tennis world number 1, Novak Djokovic is denied a visa to play in the Australian Open.
Aid and trade equals political clout on continent
OPINION: Turkey has sought increasing influence and trade connections with countries in Africa (and Asia), writes Michael B Bishku.
Taliban accuses Pakistan of allowing US drones to use its airspace
The Taliban's acting defence minister on Sunday said Pakistan had allowed American drones to use its airspace to access Afghanistan, a charge Pakistan has recently denied following a U. S. air strike in Kabul.