Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al Zayani, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed display their copies of signed agreements while U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as they participate in the signing ceremony of the Abraham Accords, normalizing relations between Israel and some of its Middle East neighbors, in a strategic realignment of Middle Eastern countries against Iran, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, U.S., September 15, 2020. REUTERS/Tom Brenner TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
China analyses Trump’s Push for Gulf and Middle East Expansion of the Abraham Accords
*Chinese intelligence and military circles analyse the Abraham Accords between the Gulf states, the Middle East, and Israel as not merely peace treaties but rather the infrastructure for a technological and military alliance. By Dr…
8 June 2026
Pope Leo XIV apologises for the role of the Catholic Church in legitimising slavery
Pope Leo XIV breaks silence on the Vatican’s role in slavery, calls for vigilance in digital era
By Fortune Madondo Introduction Exactly a day after the 63rd anniversary of Africa day, on Monday, 26 May 2026, the head of the Vatican or worldwide Catholic church, Pope Leo XIV, came clean on the…
2 June 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin
Putin Extends Africa Day Greetings, Highlights Russia–Africa Ties
May 25, 2026 Russian President Vladimir Putin has conveyed warm wishes to African Heads of State and Government on the occasion of Africa Day, commending the continent’s progress and reaffirming Moscow’s commitment to deepening cooperation.…
29 May 2026
The Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Botswana, Hon. Helen Pushy Manyeneng (right), attends the Joint Session of Standing Committees of the SADC Parliamentary Forum in Johannesburg, South Africa. Photo: SADC PF.
Botswana Deputy Speaker elected unopposed to lead SADC-PF GEWAYD Committee
By Moses Magadza in Johannesburg, South Africa The Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Botswana, Hon. Helen Pushy Manyeneng, has been elected unopposed as Chairperson of the Gender Equality, Women Advancement and Youth Development…
26 May 2026
Angolan parliamentarian Hon Luísa Damião is the new Chairperson of the Sweden-funded Human and Social Development and Special Programmes (HSDSP) Standing Committee of the SADC Parliamentary Forum. Photo: Moses Magadza, SADC PF
Angola’s Luísa Damião elected unopposed to chair SADC-PF HSDSP Committee
By Moses Magadza in Johannesburg Angolan parliamentarian Honourable Luísa Damião has been elected unopposed as Chairperson of the Sweden-funded Human and Social Development and Special Programmes (HSDSP) Standing Committee of the SADC Parliamentary Forum for…
26 May 2026
Botswana opposition leader and economist Hon. Dumelang Saleshando speaks after being elected unopposed as Chairperson of the Trade, Industry, Finance and Investment (TIFI) Standing Committee of the SADC Parliamentary Forum. Photo: Moses Magadza, SADC PF
Botswana opposition leader Dumelang Saleshando elected to chair SADC-PF TIFI Committee
By Moses Magadza Johannesburg, South Africa – Botswana opposition leader and economist Hon. Dumelang Saleshando has been elected unopposed as Chairperson of the Trade, Industry, Finance and Investment (TIFI) Standing Committee of the SADC Parliamentary…
26 May 2026
Newly elected Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Human and Social Development and Special Programmes (HSDSP), Angolan parliamentarian Honourable Luísa Damião
SADC PF joint Standing Committees session ends with a call for action on governance, human rights and inclusion
By Moses Magadza in Johannesburg, South Africa The curtain came down on the Joint Session of Standing Committees of the SADC Parliamentary Forum in Johannesburg on Thursday with a strong call for Member Parliaments to…
22 May 2026
President Boko welcomes his South African counterpart for the Sixth Bi-National Commission (pic. OP)
Ramaphosa undertakes state visit for sixth Botswana–SA Bi‑National Commission
Gaborone — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Botswana this week for a two‑day State Visit, co‑chaired with President Duma Gideon Boko on the occasion of the Sixth Session of the Botswana–South Africa Bi‑National…
20 May 2026
SADC PF SG Ms Boemo Sekgoma
SADC PF joint standing committees begin amid calls for inclusive governance and democratic renewal
By Moses Magadza in Johannesburg, South Africa The Joint Session of Standing Committees of the SADC Parliamentary Forum opened in Johannesburg on Tuesday with strong calls for inclusive governance, democratic accountability and deeper parliamentary cooperation…
20 May 2026
The Director of Programmes and Parliamentary Business at the SADC Parliamentary Forum, Mr Sheuneni Kurasha. Photo: Contributed
SADC PF Standing Committees to drive push for domestication of regional Protocols
By Moses Magadza All is set for the Standing Committee Sessions of the SADC Parliamentary Forum that will take place from 19 to 22 May 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa, under the theme: “Enhancing Parliamentary…
16 May 2026
