Kids trapped in Texas immigration facility recount inedible food, no school, nightmares
The psychological toll can be just as severe. During a recent visit, Lee said, a 5-year-old girl described a recurring nightmare: A large animal chases her, but she can’t outrun it because she’s trapped in a cage. She and her siblings “wake up crying for their mom every night because they’re worried they’re going to…
Time to toughen up – five steps to hardening SA’s cyber defences
Join Wolfpack’s Craig Rosewarne at this critical discussion on how to improve SA’s cyber resiliency. In its 2025 cyber crime assessment report for Africa, Interpol identified SA as a top target for cyber crime, especially in finance and government. The country was also earmarked as a top African target for ransomware, according to 2025 research…
Africa: Organisers Unveil ‘Queen of Africa’ Reality TV Show, Stake $50,000 Star Prize
The 90-day show will feature one representative from each African country, with the winner chosen mainly through paid public voting in an ‘election’ format. Organisers of Queen of Africa have officially launched a pan-African reality television show designed to amplify women’s leadership, cultural identity, and advocacy across the continent, with contestants drawn from all 54…
More than 30 killed in blast at Pakistan mosque, officials say
Almost 170 were injured in the explosion, which took place during Friday prayers in the capital Islamabad.
South Africa’s stablecoin silence is becoming a policy failure
Imagine walking into your local store and paying with a cryptocurrency that always equals R1 – no wild swings, no speculation, just self‑sovereign certainty. A digital token that settles faster than today’s banking rails and at a fraction of the cost. That’s the promise of stablecoins – digital assets built for stability in a market…
Africa: Experts Urge Africa to Invest in Digital Infrastructure for Ethical Migration Reporting
African governments and development partners have been urged to increase investment in digital infrastructure to support inclusive e-learning and strengthen ethical migration reporting across the continent. The call was made this week at the 3rd International CoMMPASS Conference, hosted by Uganda Christian University (UCU), which brought together journalists, educators, students and policymakers to discuss responsible…
African Athletes Have Blazed a Trail At Winter Olympics for Over 60 Years
Athletes from around the world are in the Italian Alps for the opening of the 2026 Winter Olympics on Friday – including 13 sportspeople from eight African countries. Though the continent isn’t associated with winter sports, Africa has been a constant and growing presence at the Games since 1960. While the African continent is well…
Toronto police officers arrested after investigation reveals mob-linked murder plot, bribery and drug trafficking
Seven Toronto police officers and one retired officer have been arrested and charged in an organized crime investigation involving bribery, conspiracy to commit murder and drug trafficking, authorities said Thursday. Police officials at a news conference said the officers had collected personal and private information unlawfully and distributed it to organized crime figures, in some…
SpaceX eyes dominance with Starlink phones and orbital data centres
As SpaceX prepares for a highly anticipated public listing in 2026, the company is quietly laying the groundwork for a massive expansion of its Starlink ecosystem. Sources familiar with the matter reveal that Elon Musk’s aerospace giant is moving beyond simple satellite internet, with plans for a proprietary Starlink smartphone, direct-to-device cellular coverage, and an…
Africa: NCDMB Pledges Enduring Support for Appo, Africa Energy Bank
The Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Felix Omatsola Ogbe, an engineer made the pledge on Thursday when the new Secretary General of APPO, Farid Ghezali paid him a courtesy visit at the Board’s Abuja liaison office The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has reaffirmed its strong support to the African Petroleum Producers Organisation (APPO)…