South Africa’s Revised Budget Faces Political Rejection Amid Economic Challenges
South Africa's Finance Minister unveiled a revised budget proposing a smaller VAT hike, which was promptly rejected by the Democratic...
Sofia Ibrahim
Sofia Ibrahim is an accomplished journalist with a rich background in foreign correspondence and social justice reporting. After completing her studies at American University in Cairo, she worked extensively in conflict zones, providing on-the-ground reports that highlight humanitarian crises. With a career spanning over 12 years, Sofia is particularly known for her insightful commentary and commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices in media.
South Africa to Invest R1-Billion in Local Electric Vehicle Production
South Africa will invest R1-billion to support local EV and battery production. The initiative aims to boost investment and facilitate...
Saudi Arabia and Qatar Emerge as Influential Players in Global Diplomacy
Saudi Arabia and Qatar are emerging as pivotal diplomatic players by hosting critical negotiations on the Ukraine and Gaza conflicts,...
Prime Minister Modi Awarded Mauritius’ Highest Civilian Honor
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean...
Historic Ruling in Lebanon: A Breakthrough for Torture Accountability
The State Shura Council of Lebanon has awarded Ziad Itani approximately 5,360 USD in reparations for torture suffered due to...
EU Considers Lifting Visa Restrictions on Ethiopia Amid Improved Relations
The EU plans to potentially lift visa restrictions on Ethiopia by May 2024, following improved relations. The ambassador highlighted progress...
Elisabeth Tsurkov’s Disappearance and Alleged Transfer to Iran
The case of Elisabeth Tsurkov, an Israeli-Russian researcher missing in Baghdad, has raised tensions between Iraq and the United States....
Rebranding of South Africa’s Project Thusano to Kgala Amid Irregular Expenditure Accountability
The South African skills transfer program Project Thusano, associated with R1.7 billion irregular expenditure, has been renamed Project Kgala. The...
Egypt’s Initiative Achieves Over 2.7 Million Surgeries to End Waiting Lists
The Ministry of Health in Egypt reported that over 2.7 million surgeries have been completed under the President's Initiative to...
Tencent Cloud and TrueWatch Launch Indonesia’s First Multi-Cloud Monitoring Platform
Tencent Cloud collaborates with TrueWatch to launch Indonesia's first multi-cloud monitoring platform, enhancing operational efficiencies and compliance for businesses. The...
