Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Border Management and Immigration Fraud and Anti-Corruption Awareness Forum held at OR Tambo International Indaba, Ekurhuleni, Gauteng Province. South Africa.
South Africa: Immigration Fraud and Anti-Corruption Awareness Forum_4
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Border Management and Immigration Fraud and Anti-Corruption Awareness Forum held at OR Tambo International Indaba, Ekurhuleni, Gauteng Province. South Africa.
Why is the EU a trade superpower?
Source: Council of the European Union (video statements)
Why is the European Union one of the world’s biggest trade powers? With 27 countries working together as one single market, the EU has trade agreements with around 80 partners worldwide − more than any other economy. These agreements cut tariffs, remove trade barriers, lower prices, and make sure that imported products meet European safety standards. With 450 million consumers and over 33 million European jobs tied to trade, EU trade policy matters for exporters, businesses and shoppers alike.
South Africa: Department of Justice briefs Media on African Commission on Human and People’s Rights
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Department of Justice and Constitutional Development briefs media on African Commission on Human and People’s Rights
Security Council President/Greece on the Security’s Council agenda for October – Press Conference
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Press conference by Aglaia Balta, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Greece to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of October 2026, briefed reporters on the programme of work of the Security Council for October.
President von der Leyen in the Western Balkans: North Macedonia
Source: European Commission (video statements)
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visits the Western Balkans.
Her visit to North Macedonia takes place on 2 October 2026, where she will host a press conference together with the Prime Minister of North Macedonia Hristijan Mickoski.
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AI: World needs open-source AI to defend itself – Hugging Face Brieifng | United Nations
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Chief Executive Officer of Hugging Face, Clément Delangue, made a case for open-source AI models.
Delangue said, “cyber-attacks and risks may increasingly come from proprietary models behind closed doors, while much of the defence may end up being powered by open-source tools because they are less restricted, more privacy preserving and orders of magnitude more affordable for organisations across the globe. The world needs open-source AI more than ever to defend itself.”
He said, “even though we were the victims of this cyber-attack, we believe more strongly than ever that AI will be beneficial to cybersecurity and make the world safer, just as major technology before it. We were attacked by AI, but more importantly, we defended ourselves with AI.”
UK The BBC is at a fork in the road – Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
MPs on the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee have published a new report urging the BBC to create a plan to ensure it is fit for the future and able to compete with the best in the world.
South Africa: 2026 October Transport Month Launch in Midrand, Gauteng#GovZAUpdates
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy launches the 2026 October Transport Month Programme in Midrand, Gauteng
South Africa: FCA MediaFamiliarisation Visit to Coega SEZ
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), through its International Media Engagement Unit, extends its sincere appreciation to the Coega Development Corporation for hosting the Foreign Correspondents’ Association (FCA) media familiarisation tour. We are grateful for the warm hospitality, insightful engagements and opportunity to showcase Coega SEZ and the Port of Ngqura as powerful examples of South Africa’s industrialisation, investment and economic development in action. The first-hand exposure provided an important platform for international journalists to engage directly with the people, projects and initiatives driving growth, skills development, job creation and local economic participation in the Eastern Cape.