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According to the Henley Passport Index, South African passport holders can travel to 101 destinations without a prior visa. The ranking places the country 50th or 96th globally, depending on the report, with regional highlights across Africa, Asia, the Americas, and the Caribbean.
Ukrainian drone attacks on logistics warehouses in western Russia killed at least eight people and wounded dozens, according to Russian officials. The strikes hit two Wildberries facilities and caused a fire at an oil depot, as Ukraine intensifies its long-range campaign.
Kenya's High Court has rejected a Rastafarian community's bid to use cannabis for religious purposes, dismissing a petition filed in 2021. The community argued the ban infringed on their freedom of religion, but the judge ruled they failed to show cannabis was a necessary part of their practice. Lawyers say they will appeal the verdict.
Jamaican officials are set to travel to the UK in September to formally petition King Charles for legal guidance on their slavery reparations claim against Britain. The Caricom Reparations Commission has also called for the return of the British Virgin Islands and for decolonisation of remaining overseas territories.
Michelle Bachelet, Rebeca Grynspan, and María Fernanda Espinosa, all from Latin America, participated in a UN secretary-general debate in Geneva. They discussed reforming the UN amid criticism of the institution, while Bachelet addressed rumors of a possible US veto. Espinosa outlined her vision for a more credible UN.
Maria Fernanda Espinosa, former President of the UN General Assembly, has been nominated by Antigua and Barbuda for the position of UN Secretary-General. She is one of five candidates vying for the role, with the election scheduled for July 2026. Espinosa stressed the importance of impartiality in a recent interview, warning against double standards that erode trust in the UN.