Today, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) received the letters of credentials from H.E. Mr. Dzmitry Krasouski, the newly appointed Ambassador of Belarus to the African Union, in …
In a stark warning, UN Aid Chief Tom Fletcher has highlighted the escalating humanitarian crisis in South Sudan during a visit to the country this week. The urgent plea for increased international …
A dramatic shootout erupted in Port-au-Prince on Tuesday as Haitian police engaged in a fierce exchange of gunfire with alleged kidnappers, highlighting the escalating violence in the region. The i…
Ghana has officially renamed Kotoka International Airport in Accra, honouring the legacy of independence leader Kwame Nkrumah on the 60th anniversary of his death. This decision comes at a time whe…
In a significant shift towards self-reliance, African nations are beginning to prioritise homegrown defence capabilities over traditional reliance on imported weaponry. This transformation is drive…
In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict in Sudan, drones have begun striking key locations in Kordofan, a region rich in gold and oil resources. This intensification, occurring in early…
In a shocking revelation, more than 1,000 Kenyans have reportedly been recruited to fight for Russia in the ongoing Ukraine war. This alarming trend raises questions about the underlying socio-econ…
As funding from the United States continues to diminish, South Africa's battle against Aids has become increasingly precarious. This shift in financial support, observed in early 2023, raises signi…
In October 2023, a UN mission reported alarming findings about the ongoing siege of El Fasher in North Darfur, Sudan, indicating that the actions of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) exhibit 'hallmark…
In a surprising turn of events, ivermectin, a drug once hailed as a potential treatment for Covid-19, is now undergoing clinical tests for cancer treatment in Africa. The shift in focus comes as he…
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) released its 2025 Scorecard in Johannesburg, revealing both progress and setbacks in health and gender equality across its member states. This repo…
In Eswatini, a new initiative aimed at leveraging Early Grade Assessment data is set to improve educational outcomes for young learners. This programme, launched in early 2023, seeks to identify kn…