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Government worried about safety of South Africans in Iran
The ministry of international relations called for the de-escalition of the conflict between Israel and Iran
International relations department concerned by US calls for policy change in SA
The US State Department has said it will seek changes after ambassador is kicked out
South Africa refutes US accusation of ‘sinister’ ties with Iran
The presidency said the SA-US relationship was in flux and Ramaphosa would not rush to name a new ambassador
MPs from around the world urge Trump to revoke order on SA
The group said the US president’s decision to suspend aid to South Africa was a regressive assault on the country’s sovereignty
Bonomado Machude Omar, Mozambique’s most wanted man
The leader of the insurgency in the country’s northern Cabo Delgado province is described as ‘sinister and brutal’ but ‘with a sense of justice’
Put off by the US, Chinese students eye other universities
China accounts for nearly a third of foreign students on US campuses who pour billions of dollars into the economy
US bars entry to 16 Saudis over Khashoggi killing
A statement by the State Department listed the 16 Saudi Individuals and said that they were party to the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi
Kenyans warned to watch World Cup from home to avoid terror
The wave of deadly attacks by extremist groups has prompted officials to urge citizens to watch the World Cup from "the comfort of their homes".
Government report exposes Bagram Prison torture
Inmates in Afghanistan’s US-run Bagram Prison have faced abuses including torture, beatings and other mistreatment, according to a government report.
Winnie helped US officials access Madiba
The set of US embassy cables released by WikiLeaks this weekend, which sent shockwaves through the world, has a South African twist.
Military rule looms in Madagascar after ultimatum
Madagascar’s army chief warned on Tuesday his troops would take control if leaders failed to resolve the political crisis within 72 hours.
US journalist detained in Iran
Iran’s judiciary said on Tuesday an Iranian-American journalist was being held in Evin prison on the orders of a court that handles state security.
Somali pirates make off with $3,2-million ransom
Somali pirates freed an arms-laden ship on Thursday, speeding off in small boats with a ,2-million ransom.
Obama closes Guantánamo, names conflict envoys
Barack Obama on Thursday ordered the closing of Guantánamo prison and named veteran trouble-shooters for the Middle East and Afghanistan.
Museveni: Climate not right for Zim poll
The current climate in Zimbabwe was ”not at all” the proper one for an election, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni said in an interview broadcast on Tuesday.