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SOUTH AFRICA
Mr President, it’s time to get our right royal house in order ahead of G20 South Africa’s long-standing relationship with the United States was thrust into the global spotlight during a high-stakes encounter between President Cyril Ramaphosa and Donald Trump at the White House. The meeting drew widespread media attention and offered an opportunity to reset bilateral ties amid tensions and misperceptions. For me, it sparked vivid memories of my own visit to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in 1996, during President Clinton’s second term. As an international journalism fellow hosted by the USIS, I toured 12 American states, engaged with policy and media professionals, and witnessed the unveiling of democratic South…
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The Children of Palestine
The ongoing Gaza war has intensified the suffering of children and on an unprecedented scale, with immense challenges for those affected and their caregivers. This war has resulted in the emergence of a heartbreaking new category of children: those who are wounded and have no surviving family, leaving an indelible mark on their physical and mental well-being. As of the latest reports – 17 492 children have been killed and 19 000 children have been orphaned. On the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, The Moving Minds Alliance (MMA), a global advocacy impact network of organizations, partnered with The Palestinian Network for Early Childhood Development to launch a…
