Why Middle East tensions are pushing oil prices above $100 | Conflict
Brent crude has risen above $100 a barrel as war in Iran disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, while the Houthis’ capture of Mayun Island raises concerns over another major oil route through the Bab al-Mandeb. Al Jazeera’s Farah Samir explains. Published On 14 Sep 202614 Sep 2026 Share Why Middle East…
Africa: Old Global Order Must Change As Power Shifts to Emerging Economies – Guterres
UN Secretary-General António Guterres told leaders of a bloc of major emerging economies in New Delhi on Sunday that a more balanced global order requires an overhaul of the institutions built after the Second World War, including the UN Security Council. The group – Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa and several other nations that…
Rain SA20 Derby Series launches with 26 cricket schools
SA20 has launched the rain SA20 Derby Series, a set of standalone fixtures between leading South African cricket schools, and named mobile network operator rain as title sponsor of both the new series and rain Schools SA20, the league’s national schools T20 competition. The Derby Series opens on Tuesday, 22 September, when Menlo Park hosts…
Africa: Investment in Irrigation Systems Is Vital in Preparing for the Next Climate Shock
Kigali — When the African continent experiences erratic rains, crops fail, leaving millions of people facing hunger. Approximately 95% of Africa’s arable land depends heavily on rainfall, which is vulnerable to climate shocks such as drought. El Niño-induced drought expected to hit some parts of Africa, particularly southern Africa, is going to worsen the situation….
Anthropic’s IPO push collides with Amodei’s call to slow AI
Dario Amodei, co-founder and chief executive officer of Anthropic, during an interview on “The Circuit with Emily Chang” at Anthropic’s headquarters in San Francisco, California, US, on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Jason Henry | Bloomberg | Getty Images Anthropic’s road to an IPO just got a lot bumpier. While the Claude creator meets with prospective…
OPINION | Why opposition unity is crucial ahead of 2027 polls
Nairobi Senator and Linda Mwananchi leader Edwin Sifuna speaking at Jacaranda grounds. PHOTO/UGC. By PATRICK MAYOYO There are moments in the life of a nation when politics ceases to be merely a contest for power and becomes a referendum on its future. Kenya is approaching such a moment. As the country inches towards the 2027…
Top ICT tenders: SITA sees activity surge
SAPS, via SITA, seeks a service provider to supply, deliver, support and maintain body-worn and vehicle dashboard cameras. (Image source: iStock) It’s another busy week on National Treasury’s eTenders Portal, with around 800 new requests placed on the platform over the past week. The ICT industry fares well with municipalities, in particular, offering a range…
Africa: CSOs Want AU Women’s Convention Put On Hold
MAMBA POINT — A coalition of civil society and women’s rights organizations has called on the House of Representatives to suspend action toward ratifying the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (AU CEVAWG), citing what it describes as significant gaps in the instrument’s current form. The coalition says that while it…
China rejects AI slowdown calls, blasts U.S. tech leaders’ ‘fearmongering’
HONG KONG — Urgent calls for a slowdown in the development of artificial intelligence may cite a grave threat to humanity, but China says the warnings are instead aimed at slowing its progress as America’s rival superpower. Beijing on Monday dismissed the intervention from U.S. tech leaders as “fearmongering” and part of a “Cold War…
Africa: The Trust-Accountability Tradeoff
[Afrobarometer] Political trust may be good for democracy, but it’s also associated with weaker demand for accountable governance.
