Ramifications of the US recognising Somaliland as a state
Somaliland’s strategic value in the Horn of Africa means the repercussions of such a decision would be far-reaching
Turkey
Syria: A rose for every Martyr
The unbearable atrocities committed by the Assad regime have been exposed, and the opposition forces in the form of the Hayat Tahrir Al Shaam are seeking to rebuild a shattered country and people
Humanitarian legacy of Fethullah Gülen
The respected Turkish scholar and spiritual leader committed his life to service through the Hizmet Movement
Turkish language course in the heart of Johannesburg
All Yunus Emre Institute activities are based on universal human values
The best places to visit in Turkey
A country with captivating landscapes, ancient ruins and vibrant culture, your first visit could easily be the start of many more
Will Karpowership get the nod – and do we want that?
The Turkish-based gas-to-power firm thinks it is ready to swoop in and save the day by quickly providing more energy to South Africa
Turkish delights: Culinary adventures in the vibrant markets and restaurants of Turkey
Breakfast on the Bosphorus and dinner cruises are affordable options for SA tourists
Flavour Hunter: Sumptuous, simple Istanbul street food
Food in Turkey’s cultural capital is minimal but massive in flavour
Is the triumphant victory for Tayyip Erdogan a defeat for the West?
Despite the sultan of Istanbul being at the helm of power for 20 years and counting, he managed to come through in a heavily contested general election of 2023
South Africans discover the world via marathons
Athletes are packing their trainers to explore foreign cities
Ramaphosa’s South Africa and Turkey’s Erdogan find themselves in a dangerous place. Our currencies tell the story
It is time to fret over the rand and the damage its continued depreciation — particularly at this pace — will do to the country
Erdoğan faces the toughest challenge of his career
As the election draws nearer, the nation watches to see if Türkiye will chart a new course or continue on its current trajectory
The consequences of Finland’s Nato move
Finland has joined Nato at a critical stage and Putin’s reaction will involve a range of measures, both military and technological
Gift of the Givers celebrates as 80-year-old woman is rescued from quake rubble
Death tolls passes 37 000 as humanitarian organisation and SAPS dog unit continue search for more survivors in Türkiye and Syria
The quakes in Türkiye and Syria show we need to be better prepared for disasters
As climate change hits, natural disasters will happen more frequently, and it is better to make provision for them than scramble to mop up afterwards
Death toll rises above 11 200 in Turkey, Syria quake
Officials and medics said 8 574 people had died in Turkey and 2 662 in Syria from Monday’s 7.8-magnitude tremor, bringing the total to 11 236
Earthquake kills more than 4 300 in Turkey, Syria
Over 5 600 buildings were destroyed in several cities, including many apartment blocks where residents were sleeping when the quake struck
Syria hospital treating earthquake victims pleads for help
The 7.8-magnitude pre-dawn quake, whose epicentre was near the Turkish city of Gaziantep, wiped out entire sections of cities in Turkey and war-ravaged Syria, killing more than 1,200 people in their sleep.
Prelude to an apocalyptic, dystopian scenario: Russia’s war on Ukraine
Will the West be able to summon the fortitude to oppose Tsar Putin?
SA engineers pave way for automated detection of ocean pollution
South Africa discharges up to 250 000 tonnes of rubbish into the oceans every year
Lessons from Turkey to SA: Economic independence is a battle
Without tighter capital controls, regulating the flow of money in and out of their economies, Turkey and South Africa are vulnerable to the whims of the financial markets
Scrutiny and robust debate are healthy for our courts
Every judgment in favour of the government is not an indication of a captured court. The fact that we may argue about findings publicly shows how far South Africa is from, for example, Turkey’s recent human rights abuses
Turkey tribunal accuses state of systematic torture
The international tribunal is preparing a complaint to the International Criminal Court after concluding that torture and abductions, coinciding with attacks on the judiciary and media, could amount to crimes against humanity
Screen Grab: Istanbul’s eye
The Netflix drama ‘Ethos’ lays bare the divided soul of contemporary Turkey
Students temporarily kicked out of dormitories in Turkey after Magashule’s foundation fails to pay rent
At least 40 student beneficiaries of the foundation were briefly rendered homeless after their rent was not paid for more than two years
Peker videos: Crime boss’s claims rattle Turkish government
The accusations thrown by Sedat Peker at close Erdogan allies — including a former prime minister, top officials and their relatives — range from corruption and drug trafficking to rape and multiple murders.
Israel-Palestine conflict: The past laid the violent foundations
Israel’s iron grip over Palestinians had its beginnings in the demise of the Ottoman Empire and Britain and France’s arbitrary mapping out of the Middle East
America’s Africa policy needs a rethink
When it comes to engagement with Africa, the United States has lost ground to China, Russia, Turkey, and the Gulf States. That’s why the new Biden administration needs new policies for the continent, writes Gregory Meeks, chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee in the US Congress
A glimpse into the future of government propaganda
The Ethiopian government has created its own ‘fact-checking’ unit — and it is not the only government to do so.
Turkey goes on charm offensive in West Africa
The foreign minister’s visits to Mali, Senegal and Niger leverage colonial-era hurts to pave the way for Turkey’s investment in francophone Africa
The Portfolio: George Tatakis
The Greek photographer is on a quest to document traditional costumes around the country
How US foreign policy under Donald Trump has affected Africa
Lesotho has been used as a microcosm in this article to reflect how the foreign policy has affected Africa