The message is unmistakable: allies must contribute to the US-Israeli campaign against Iran or face consequences for the partnership itself. Yet, as the conflict enters its fourth week, Trump appears increasingly comfortable with a go-it-alone strategy.

The assassination of Khamenei was another blatant violation of international law. It was also part of a broader strategy to eliminate moderate leaders, whose absence is then used to justify replacing diplomacy with military campaigns

Tongaat Hulett, once the pride of the sugar belt and a 134-year-old industrial icon, has collapsed under the weight of mismanagement, scandal and shifting global markets

There are already promising indications that economic competition at various levels between the United States and China is benefitting the African continent

Sovereignty appears vigorously defended in Europe when violated by adversaries but ignored when challenged by allies

Under international law, regime change, coercive economic measures and military intervention are unlawful unless authorised by the UN Security Council

The technology is both a problem and a solution

US partiality towards one party risks subverting mediator role in Washington Process

Johannesburg not only hosted a successful G20 Leaders’ Summit, the first to take place on African soil, but also delivered an impressive and memorable global event.