South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Saturday, a warm and symbolic visit focused on cultural exchange and strengthening mutual understanding. The cordial meeting, held at the Apostolic Palace, included an exchange of gifts and relaxed conversation. The visit came at a challenging
Syria has agreed to join the US-led international coalition fighting the Islamic State group, marking a major shift in Washington’s approach to the Middle East. The announcement came after President Donald Trump welcomed Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to the White House — the first time a Syrian leader has
The United States has announced it will not send any government officials to the upcoming G20 summit in South Africa, with President Donald Trump citing what he describes as ongoing human rights violations in the country. The summit is set to take place in Johannesburg from November 22 to 23.
Two Kenyan activists who vanished in Uganda five weeks ago have finally been found safe, bringing relief to their families and human rights groups who had been searching for answers. Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo were last seen being bundled into a car by masked men shortly after attending
US President Donald Trump has given Hungary a temporary one-year exemption from sanctions tied to purchases of Russian oil and gas. The confirmation came shortly after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban visited the White House for high-level discussions. Orban, one of Trump’s closest allies in Europe, has continued buying Russian
By Nonn Botha | MDNtv Live Zohran Kwame Mamdani, 34, has made history as the first Muslim and first South Asian mayor of New York City. His story resonates globally and holds special significance for South Africans, reflecting a journey of migration, identity, and purpose. Born in Kampala Uganda, and
A UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on Tuesday evening, leaving at least seven people dead and several others injured. The aircraft, which was headed to Honolulu, erupted in flames moments after departing around 5:15 p.m. local time. Witnesses reported hearing a loud
A powerful earthquake has struck northern Afghanistan, leaving at least eight people dead and many others injured. Authorities fear the death toll could rise as rescue teams continue searching through the rubble. The 6.3-magnitude quake hit the city of Mazar-e-Sharif, home to over half a million people, in the early
Hamas has handed over three coffins it says contain the remains of Israeli hostages, according to the Israeli military. The handover, carried out through the Red Cross in Gaza, is part of the ongoing ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. The bodies have been transported to Israel for formal identification.
The Nigerian government has dismissed former U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that Christians are being persecuted in the country, insisting that violence affects people of all faiths. Trump recently threatened military action against Nigeria, alleging that Christians were being killed without government intervention. He warned that the U.S. could suspend
