Gaza war: Ahead of ICJ hearing, South Africa “determined to see genocide end”
South Africa's delegation to the Hague will be led by Minister of Justice Ronald Lamola and will also include senior figures from the office of President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Ministry of Justice, the Justice Ministry said in a statement.
Morocco takes leadership of UN Rights body amid criticism
In a vote in Geneva on Wednesday, Morocco’s Ambassador Omar Zniber was elected council president after polling 30 votes. His South African opponent, Mxolisi Nkosi, managed just 17
Artists express themselves in color at a Casablanca art show
The artists used a variety of materials ranging from acrylic, oil, and even cement to paint on canvas, wood and paper
Africa Eco race pilots reach Mauritania
The 15th edition of the rally raid kicked off on December 30 in Monaco, France and on Monday (Jan.08), participants arrived in Mauritania. The Africa Eco race pilots compete in 12 stages through Morocco, Mauritania and Senegal with one rest day.
AI disinformation, “biggest global threat in the short term”
Fake and misleading information powered by innovative artificial intelligence, which threatens to erode democracy and polarize society, poses the biggest immediate risk to the global economy, the World Economic Forum said in a report on Wednesday.
Blinken meets Palestinian leader as Israel keeps bombing Gaza
The U.S. Secretary of State met with the President of the Palestinian Authority on Wednesday (Jan. 10). It’s his fourth Mid-east tour since the Israeli Palestinian conflict flared up again.
Meta to hide inappropriate posts from teens’ Instagram and Facebook feeds
The social media giant said in a blog post that while it already aims not to recommend such "age-inappropriate" material to teens, now it also won't show it in their feeds, even if it is shared by an account they follow.
U.S. top diplomat meets with Palestinian Authority President to discuss postwar plans
The U.S. Secretary of State met with Palestinian President on Wednesday (Jan. 10). It’s his fourth Mid-east tour since the Israeli Palestinian conflict flared up again.
Dog meat production and sales will soon become illegal in South Korea
South Korea's parliament passed a historic ban on the production and sale of dog meat on Tuesday, as calls for the ban grew amid concerns over animal rights and the dog's international image.
Former UK opposition leader Corbyn to join South Africa’s delegation accusing Israel of genocide
Former U.K. opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn will join a South African delegation for this week's hearings at the International Court of Justice, where the country accuses Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in the war in Gaza, the South African government said Tuesday.