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The fall of Uvira is a turning point in the DRC conflict
The city’s capture by M23 means neighbouring Burundi, an ally of the DRC government, now shares a border with an area controlled by the rebels, escalating the risk of…
Israeli attack on Doha is an assault on the very idea of peace itself
The attempt to betray the mediator and trivialise the values of dialogue represents a moral collapse — not only for the region but for humanity at large
Gaza: Steadfastness on the open sea
Countries around the world are increasingly turning against Israel and its aggression in the Middle East. South Africa’s unions and citizens must join in solidarity with…
Israel’s strike on Doha targets diplomacy and the rules of law
The attacks was the culmination of months of planning, political narrative and expansionist strategy
Wayde van Niekerk, the eternal underdog
Injury saw the Olympic champion dubbed an underdog going into the race he won in record-breaking fashion in Rio. But it’s a position he knows well, and now he has an extra year…
Gerda Steyn: From the Comrades to the Olympics
The runner smashed her personal best in 2019, and will feel confident going to Tokyo in August
Gulf block remains in deadlock one year on
As Qatar maintains there is ‘no legitimate justification’ for the blockade, the Gulf Cooperation Council turmoil remains unresolved one year later
COP 18 talks go into extra time
The UN climate talks in Doha have yet to produce a deal the day after their scheduled close, with negotiators locked in a stand-off about funding.
Leaders urge investment for poor nations
Leaders and officials attending the third World Investment Forum on Saturday called for channeling more investments to poor nations.
Court ‘magician’ stripped of his spark
Fabrice Santoro was shorn of all magic while going down 6-0 6-1 to world number-one Rafael Nadal in the first round of the Qatar Open on Tuesday.
Rival Lebanese sign deal to end crisis
Rival Lebanese leaders signed a deal on Wednesday to end 18 months of political conflict that had pushed their country to the brink of a new civil war. The deal, concluded after…
Schwartzel makes his move at Qatar Masters
Swede Johan Edfors shot a scintillating six-under-par 66 to take a two-shot lead going into the third round at the ,5-million Qatar Masters on Friday. South African Charl…
Defending champ Goosen withdraws from Qatar Masters
Defending champion Retief Goosen has been forced to withdraw from the ,5-million Qatar Masters suffering from vision problems, he announced on Wednesday. He has been replaced by…
Goosen targets repeat win in Doha
Retief Goosen is hoping to become the first golfer to win the European Tour’s Qatar Masters on two occasions when the 11th edition of the ,5-million event gets under way on…
Davydenko fights to restore reputation
Nikolay Davydenko, the world number four from Russia who remains at the centre of an investigation into a betting scandal, on Tuesday described his treatment by the Association…