The ugly rise of fascism in India

Shannon Ebrahim, Group Foreign Editor|Published

History has taught us that when you combine incitement on the part of prominent politicians, complicity of the police, and pliant judges it is a recipe for pogroms ...

Outrage as Rwanda takes no action over minister's insults levied at Sisulu

Shannon Ebrahim, Group Foreign Editor|Published

SA pushes ahead with plans to normalise relations with Rwanda despite Rwanda taking no steps to sanction its Deputy Foreign Minister for insulting Minister Lindiwe ...

Europe’s nativism on full display

Shannon Ebrahim, Group Foreign Editor|Published

The narrative of the far right in Europe has become so potent that its lobbying is destabilising coalition governments.

Adoption of global compact on migration in Marrakech hailed a victory

Shannon Ebrahim, Group Foreign Editor|Published

UN members states adopted the Global Compact on Migration in Marrakech defying fear-mongering tactics of the alt-right movement in the US and Europe.

Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro creates a dilemma for BRICS

Shannon Ebrahim, Group Foreign Editor|Published

The new captain of Brazil?s ship, Jair Bolsonaro, might very well steer his vessel right out of BRICS harbour if his rhetoric is anything to go by.

Venezuela seeks to forge strategic alliance with SA

Shannon Ebrahim, Group Foreign Editor|Published

Venezuela?s Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza is in South Africa to consolidate relations with African countries.

Hiroshima’s hell on Earth is a horror too easily forgotten

Shannon Ebrahim, Group Foreign Editor|Published

I wasn?t prepared for the display of officials letters which exposed the truly darkest side of humankind, says the writer.

Trump's Jerusalem move has Bannon's fingerprints all over it

Shannon Ebrahim, Group Foreign Editor|Published

This is likely Steve Bannon?s wet dream ? setting the world?s religious forces on a lethal collision course.

Zuma says SA won't compromise on Palestinian rights: Abbas advisor

Shannon Ebrahim, Group Foreign Editor|Published

Nabil Shaath was the keynote speaker at Dirco's commemoration of the UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people.

Hunger strike takes toll on Palestinian prisoners

Shannon Ebrahim, Group Foreign Editor|Published

A number of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails who are involved in a hunger strike, are experiencing loss of balance, muscle wasting and heavy fatigue.

The Global Spotlight: China ready to play global leadership role

Shannon Ebrahim, Group Foreign Editor|Published

China is ready to lead. That was the main take away from China’s much publicised National Peoples’ Congress this week, writes Shannon Ebrahim.