In the mid-19th century, Sultan Abdulaziz appointed Abu Bakr Effendi as his emissary on a humanitarian and diplomatic mission to the Cape at the Ottoman Empire’s cost. Effendi opened schools to educate the community and attained the desired peaceful relationship among the community despite theological differences. He wrote the first substantial and meaningful work in […]
Ambassador of Tunisia HE Karima Bardaoui, hosted an immersive showcase of Tunisia’s olive oil diplomacy at the Tunisian Embassy in Pretoria. The initiative places one of the nation’s most treasured resources at the heart of international engagement. The event brought together members of the diplomatic community to experience a refined blend of heritage, sustainability and […]
The Council of Arab Ambassadors in South Africa hosted a high-level engagement with the ANC leadership, led by its secretary general, Fikile Mbalula, at the CT Hotel in Pretoria. The meeting reaffirmed the bonds of solidarity between South Africa and the Arab world and underscored a shared commitment to justice, international law and human rights. […]
In a shifting global landscape, middle-sized economies like Sweden and emerging economies like South Africa are increasingly looking to one another for collaboration in technology, green transition and digital transformation
The events celebrated women’s leadership, national milestones and cultural traditions, highlighting diplomacy’s role in fostering dialogue, unity and shared values across regions
Just as apartheid could not be normalised by time or silence, neither can the systematic denial of human rights in Kashmir
Four EU embassies in SA are supporting rural schools through education initiatives, advancing digital solutions for business growth and promoting clean energy and climate-smart horticulture to drive jobs, skills development and resilient local food systems
On the night of 19 January the Soviet army occupied the cities of Azerbaijan and an unprecedented massacre took place
Today, Côte d’Ivoire stands as a country negotiating growth, memory and ambition
A high-level panel at the Science Forum South Africa has proposed an Erasmus-style qualification scheme for the continent, aimed at addressing persistent brain drain and strengthening scientific collaboration across borders. The forum, held at the CSIR in Pretoria, brought together government representatives, academics and industry leaders to examine how science diplomacy can advance Africa’s research […]