Africa: U.S. Ends Lifesaving Aid to Seven African Nations
Cape Town — The Trump administration is canceling humanitarian aid programs it previously identified as lifesaving, according to an internal State Department email obtained by The Atlantic. The new round of cuts will reportedly end all U.S. humanitarian funding in seven African countries — Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Malawi, Mali, Niger, Somalia, and Zimbabwe — in…
Top Social Media Trends to Watch in 2026
As we navigate through 2026, the social media landscape is being defined by emotional storytelling, authentic connections and a strategic balance between human creativity and AI-powered innovation. The numbers paint a compelling picture: South Africa is home to 29.1.-million social media users aged 18 and above, representing nearly 65% of the adult population. South Africans spend an average of three hours…
Africa: Russia-Ukraine War – Malawi and Africa Lose Billions in Economic Stability
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine marks four years this week, political analysts, industry leaders, and economists warn that Malawi–like many African nations–has suffered profound economic fallout from disrupted wheat and fertilizer imports from the Black Sea region. Africa, which sourced over 80% of its wheat from Russia and Ukraine pre-war, now grapples with chronic food…
Moscow rail hub explosion was suicide bomb, Russian officials say
A traffic police officer and the suspect were killed in the explosion, Russian officials say.
SOPA 2026: Lesufi touts AI office, widespread WiFi
Gauteng province zeroes in on an artificial intelligence office. (Image created using GenAI via ChatGPT) The accelerated adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) has the Gauteng government mulling the creation of a provincial AI office. This was revealed by premier Panyaza Lesufi during the 2026 State of the Province Address (SOPA) at the Nasrec Expo Centre….
African Court On Human and Peoples’ Rights Elects New President
Arusha, — Honourable Justice Tchikaya will serve the remainder of the term of the outgoing President who was elected on 2 June 2025 for a term of two (2) years. Hon. Justice Dr. Modibo Sacko will continue serving on the Bench as a Judge of the Court. In his address, the outgoing President, Honourable Justice…
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2/23: CBS Evening News – CBS News Watch CBS News Blizzard slams East Coast as major cities struggle with historic snowfall; Nuclear talks hang in the balance as Iran warns it’s ready to fight.
Netstar and Sunshine Tour team up on data-driven golf analytics
Netstar, a subsidiary of Altron and leading provider of vehicle tracking and telematics solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with the Sunshine Tour to develop enhanced golf performance analytics and tracking capabilities together. The strategic partnership aims to support South African golfers by providing insights to help refine skills, define strategies and improve consistency. The…
African Union Summit Elevates Water and Sanitation As Central Pillar of Agenda 2063
African Union (AU) leaders convened in Addis Ababa for the 39th AU Summit under the theme: “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Achieving Safe Sanitation Systems to Realize the Goals of Agenda 2063.” The summit marked a historic milestone as water and sanitation were prioritized for the first time as the central theme of the Union’s…
Devastation and frozen frontlines: Ukraine marks four years of Russia’s war | Russia-Ukraine war News
Kyiv, Ukraine – Hennady Kolesnik never expected the full-scale Russian invasion to last this long. “These are the worst and longest years of my life,” the 71-year-old retired welder told Al Jazeera four years after the aggression that began on February 24, 2022. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list In the first days…
