Africa: Anyaoku Condemns Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa
Former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, has condemned the reported xenophobic attacks against African nationals in South Africa, describing them as distressing and regrettable. Anyaoku expressed sadness that South Africans, who endured years of apartheid and received support from across Africa in their struggle for liberation, were now turning against fellow Africans from other countries….
iOCO regains black-owned status after EOH scandal
iOCO spent R89 million on skills development and delivered 39 learning programmes. (Source: iOCO) JSE-listed iOCO has regained its status as a black-owned company, lifting black ownership by almost 12 percentage points to 56.47%, as it continues to turn around from scandal-hit EOH. Its latest empowerment certificate, issued by EmpowerLogic, shows it is 21.64% owned…
Africa: AU Advances Drive to Make Democracy a Lived Experience Across Africa, With Media and Socialisation At Its Core
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — The African Union Commission is stepping up efforts to strengthen democracy across the continent by promoting people-centred socialisation, credible information, public participation and the role of media in democratic life. The African Union Commission’s Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security convened the 2nd Roundtable on Democracy, Media and Socialisation in…
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Africa: All of Africa Today – October 30, 2026
Rwandan Man Convicted in U.S. for Lying About 1994 Genocide Role A Rwandan man, Eric Nshimiye, has been convicted in the United States of perjury and obstruction of justice after lying under oath about his involvement in the 1994 Rwandan genocide. A federal jury in Boston found that Nshimiye concealed his alleged participation in attacks against…
$6.3-billion stolen in biggest crypto heist ever
Dado Ruvic/Reuters Hackers stole US$6.3-billion from Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, in what analysts say is the biggest crypto hack ever, an attack that could prompt investors to rethink the risks of owning digital assets. The hackers behind the raid were from North Korea, according to US blockchain analysis firms TRM Labs and Chainalysis….
Africa: Russia-Africa Agricultural Ties Key to Strengthening Food Security, Says Analyst
Nairobi — African countries must demand greater participation in production, processing and trade as they deepen economic partnerships with Russia and other global powers, Kenyan public policy analyst Raphael Obonyo has said. Obonyo argues that the continent should move away from a trade model in which it exports raw materials before importing finished products at…
Venezuela’s Machado lauds Trump for ‘freedom’, urges 2027 elections | Elections News
Nobel Peace Prize winner returns to Venezuela from exile, pressing for elections and criticising a controversial US oil deal with Caracas. Published On 30 Oct 202630 Oct 2026 Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has thanked US President Donald Trump’s administration for opening the “floodgate to freedom” by abducting President Nicolas Maduro in January. The…
Africa: Supporting a Global Movement – Join Global Witness At COP31
As the world gathers at COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, Global Witness is helping to strengthen global connections between people most affected by the climate crisis We’re carving out spaces for communities, defenders, journalists and policymakers to meet and further the push for meaningful participation in climate decision-making for land and environmental defenders. This includes sessions…
Entersekt strengthens 3-D Secure to help merchants, banks convert more holiday sales
Turning genuine purchases into revenue. Entersekt, which positions itself as a global leader in digital banking fraud prevention and online payment security, today announced enhancements to its 3-D Secure (3DS) offering to help merchants and issuers turn more genuine purchases into revenue ahead of the holiday shopping peak. When authentication gets stuck, the shopper who…
