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Ramaphosa chairs virtual Global Leaders Network meeting on AfCFTA implementation

President Cyril Ramaphosa is chairing a virtual meeting of the Global Leaders Network (GLN) today, 14 August 2026, to discuss international socio-economic development and sustainable growth strategies. The forum brings together international heads of state to address the integration of African markets within the broader global economy. A primary focus...

2 months agoAugust 14, 2026By Layla HadidGlobal South

Russian Oil Tanker Defies US Blockade, Nears Cuba

Cuba is preparing to receive a large oil shipment from Russia this week. The delivery comes amid ongoing US sanctions that have caused widespread fuel shortages. The Russian tanker Anatoly Kolodkin is expected to dock at Matanzas port soon. The Anatoly Kolodkin is carrying approximately 730,000 barrels of crude oil...

6 months agoMarch 30, 2026By Siphiwe DlaminiGlobal South

Trump Blockade Fury, Venezuela Vows Caribbean War To Save Oil Independence

Venezuela erupted in unified defiance Wednesday after President Donald Trump signed an unprecedented maritime blockade order aimed at strangling the South American nation’s lifeline of oil exports. The ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela instantly branded the maneuver “grave and reckless,” warning that Washington is trampling the twin pillars of...

10 months agoDecember 18, 2025By Siphiwe DlaminiGlobal South

The ‘Peace President’ Trump Prepares Another War Threatens Venezuela After Bombing Iran and Yemen

United States President Donald Trump has suggested that military action against Venezuela remains on the table, accusing the South American nation of facilitating crime and the movement of narcotics into America. His remarks come against a backdrop of escalating diplomatic and military pressure between Washington and Caracas. While speaking to...

1 year agoSeptember 15, 2025By Siphiwe DlaminiGlobal South

Bolsonaro handed 27-year sentence for coup plot as US-Brazil tensions erupt

Brazil’s highest court has handed down a landmark ruling against former President Jair Bolsonaro, finding him guilty of attempting to overturn the 2022 election. The decision places the controversial politician at the centre of one of the most serious criminal convictions ever faced by a former head of state in...

1 year agoSeptember 12, 2025By Siphiwe DlaminiGlobal South

Former Bolivian President Evo Morales Survives Assassination Attempt

A video shared on social media on Sunday suggests that Evo Morales, former president of Bolivia, survived a possible assassination attempt. Although the politician was unharmed, his driver sustained injuries in the alleged attack. A four-minute video, reportedly filmed from within Morales’ car, shows the former leader seated in the...

2 years agoOctober 27, 2024By Layla HadidGlobal South