Voice of Africa, Global South to grow stronger with AU inclusion in G20: South African top official

New European-funded initiative set to increase Africa's vaccine production

The new initiative was launched at a summit co-hosted by France, the African Union, and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.

WATCH: Ramaphosa's coalition presidency

Various African heads of state gathered in Pretoria for the swearing-in of Cyril Ramaphosa as South Africa's president for a second term.

South Africa's Ramaphosa sworn in for second term with help from coalition parties

Cyprus marks 50 years since the Turkish invasion of 1974 leading to partition

Turkish forces landed on Cyprus on 20 July and captured 3% of the island before the UN Security Council secured a ceasefire. The Turkish area was later widened to 36%.

Tragedy in Gaza: 79 Aid Workers Killed In Fresh Israeli Offensive, Deadliest Attack Claims 90 Lives

The Gaza Civil Defense has reported the loss of 79 aid workers since the onset of the Israeli offensive in early October, with the latest casualty occurring after an Israeli strike on a humanitarian safe zone at the al-Mawasi camp, which killed at least 90 Palestinians and wounded 300. This attack is considered the deadliest in weeks. The conflict escalated on October 7 following a surprise operation by Hamas, leading Israel to launch a full-scale war on Gaza and enforce a near-total siege, severely restricting essential supplies. The offensive has resulted in at least 38,664 Palestinian deaths and 89,097 injuries, worsening the humanitarian crisis. Limited access to food, medicine, and water has intensified civilian suffering and complicated rescue efforts. Despite international calls for ceasefires and aid, efforts at the UN Security Council to address the conflict have been hindered by vetoes, highlighting the urgent need for resolution. #GazaCrisis #HumanitarianCrisis #GazaAidWorkersKilled #PalestinianAidWorkersKilled #GazaAttack #AidWorkers #IsraeliOffensive #GazaUnderAttack #PalestineConflict #MiddleEast #HumanRights #InternationalAid #WarCrimes #UNSC #CeasefireNow #SaveGaza #PeaceInGaza #GlobalConcern ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.103~

Iran Accuses U.S. of Enabling 'Genocidal' Israeli War Crimes in Gaza, Demands Accountability

Iran’s interim foreign minister, Ali Bagheri Kani, has laid the blame for Israel’s ongoing actions in the Gaza Strip squarely on the United States, emphasising the importance of multilateralism to achieve global peace and stability. His remarks came upon his arrival in New York on Monday night to participate in two critical debates at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). The debates, scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, will focus on the topics of multilateralism and Palestine, respectively. #Iran #US #IranAccusesUS #IsraelWarCrimes #IranBlastUS #AliBagheriKani #IranBlamesUS #IsraelGazaWar #Gaza #WarCrimes #Multilateralism #Palestine #UNSC #HumanRights #Israel #Conflict #Peace #Accountability #MiddleEast #GlobalStability #StopTheViolence

Putin calls for production of missiles previously banned under 1988 treaty

At the UN Security Council on Friday, a representative from Conflict Armament Research said his organisation had detailed the components of missiles used against Ukraine and says the evidence shows they originated in North Korea.