When the United Nations was established in 1945, Africa was largely absent. Only four African countries were present at the creation of the new world body; the rest remained under colonial rule. Nearly eighty years later, Africa’s presence at the UN is still defined more by symbolism than by realContinue Reading
A further 11 deaths resulting from malnutrition have been reported in Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. That brings the total number of malnutrition-related deaths to 212, including 98 children. At least 38 people have also been killed and 491 injured as a result of Israeli military activity overContinue Reading
We’re expecting Hamas to release three Israeli hostages today – and, in return, Israel free hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. The names of the Israelis being freed were confirmed by Hamas yesterday – Alexander Troufanov, Yair Horn and Sagui Dekel-Chen. In return, 369 Palestinian prisoners will be let out of Israeli jails – 36 whoContinue Reading
Hamas has posted a video showing a 19-year-old Israeli captive, as indirect talks between the group and Israel on a ceasefire and hostage release deal resume in Qatar. The footage shows Liri Albag calling for the Israeli government to reach a deal. She was taken hostage along with six otherContinue Reading