Despite this drop, trade figures remain encouraging, but various departments need to address policy and other issues to boost exports
No matter which of the candidates wins the presidential race, US foreign policy is unlikely to change radically
Will the UN resolution lead to a ceasefire? Delays on the part of the superpowers, driven by self-interest, put the lives of ordinary people on the line
Fatal attractions are blind and delusional and thus destructive. The consequences may be a backlash against Biden, the US losing its little moral authority is has, an end to any stability in the Middle East and, worst, a wider war
The environment harm caused by transferring fuel from one vessel to another at sea – spills and noise – present enormous risks to biodiversity
It should be the day of ANC’s reckoning, but opposition parties such as the Democratic Alliance should polish up their messaging on Israel’s war in Gaza
China demanded an end to ‘collective punishment’ inflicted on Gaza, at a virtual summit chaired by President Cyril Ramaphosa
A wider Middle East war would hit an already fragile and fragmented economy.
The West seems more fixated on spending on the military rather than addressing the climate catastrophe.
To celebrate International Museum Day, we look at10 culturally-relevant museums in African
President Cyril Ramaphosa has underlined the importance of expanding digital access to help to grow the economy
There are wars in Africa and Asia and some are rarely commented on in the media, so why is Ukraine different?
Mainstream American politicians — establishment figures in both major parties — apply the denial and displacement mantra to many problems, especially inflation
Morocco’s occupation of Western Sahara is about the presence of resources, especially phosphates that make up 72% of the world’s reserves. Phosphate is used in fertiliser, a key element in agriculture, giving Morocco a tight grip over world food production.
Thanks to the Omicron variant, it is harder than ever for Africans to travel – even though public health experts say the restrictions make no sense
The pursuit of peace and progress, with its trial and errors, its success and setbacks, can never be relaxed and never abandoned
Salukis, cousins of the greyhound, have been used for hunting for thousands of years in the Middle East and are some of the fastest canines.
Simmering tensions could see the country partitioned between east and west
The scales are still tilted in favour of men, but younger people with tertiary education have less discriminatory attitudes
Academics and civil society organisations from around the world condemn the arbitrary imprisonment of academics in Iran
Iran’s response to the killing of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani have raised tensions between the US and Iran. But war seems unlikely at this point
Africa’s big cats are being trafficked to rich households in the Middle East who want ‘something more exotic’
It spells danger in the Middle East and will affect relations with the West (if trade doesn’t hold sway)
Supporting Saudi Arabia’s lukewarm reforms sends a signal of consent to a murderous regime
The average quality of elections around the world is much lower than most people realise
AMC Entertainment has been granted the first licence to operate cinemas, with Saudi state media saying the US giant is expected to open 40 cinemas
"We are failing to put the blame squarely where it belongs: on our political leaders, our business leaders and ourselves".
UAE’s move to ban Tunisian women from Emirates flights reflects tense relations between the two countries, experts say.
Donald Trump’s decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital has drawn sharp criticism, with the significant exception of Israel.
Despite the extreme challenges and deep sadness of daily life in and around Mosul, the resilience of the health workers of Mosul is awe inspiring.
State of emergency to be extended for as long as needed, deputy PM says, as victims of Reina shooting are laid to rest.
The rich milieu of groups native to the Middle East has no place in codified constructions of US race and ethnicity.