Ukrainians dying because US restricting intelligence sharing, Zelensky adviser tells BBC
Ukrainians have died because Kyiv is still not receiving reliable US warnings of incoming Russian attacks, according to a key adviser to President Volodymyr Zelensky. Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov told the BBC that lives had been lost because there had not been time to warn citizens about ballistic missile strikes, saying: “It’s dangerous… I think it’s…
Africa: WHO Scales Up Ebola Readiness in 22 Countries Across Three Continents
The World Health Organization (WHO) is strengthening Ebola preparedness amid conflict and displacement affecting millions of lives in a region that spans parts of Africa, Asia and Europe. The UN agency’s eastern Mediterranean region comprises 22 countries and territories. Intensified support is being given to Djibouti, Somalia and Sudan, which have been identified as priority…
Openserve turns to AI to predict undersea cable, network faults
The undersea cable systems associated with Openserve’s South African infrastructure and international connectivity include the Equiano. Openserve is introducing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning into its Network Operations Centre (NOC), to help detect potential fibre faults before they disrupt connectivity. This, as the telecommunications infrastructure provider works towards more autonomous network management. During Digital…
Africa: As Disasters Mount, Next UN Climate Summit Faces a Test of Trust
Less than a month before the UN climate conference COP31 opens in Antalya, Türkiye, representatives of three successive summit presidencies gathered to address a pressing question: How can the world restore trust in climate action when the consequences of a warming planet are already being felt? The devastation in Nepal offered a stark reminder of…
Starvation cult leader found guilty of murder of 190 children, 1 adult in Kenya
A self-proclaimed Kenyan preacher and his associates were found guilty of murdering 191 people, all but one of them children, in an infamous starvation cult by a Mombasa court on Monday. “I am satisfied that the prosecution has proved the case against all the 29 accused persons for the murder of 190 children and one…
Africa: Liberia Backs Africa’s Open Skies Plan
SALY — Liberia has reaffirmed its commitment to liberalizing air transport services across Africa as aviation leaders and regulators meet in Senegal to advance the implementation of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) and the Yamoussoukro Decision. The Liberia Civil Aviation Authority (LCAA) participated in the high-level regional workshop in Saly, where aviation authorities…
AI music is here and the South African rulebook is blank
Alberton, Johannesburg-based music producer Justin Erasmus Samro, the Southern African Music Rights Organisation, now requires members to disclose how much AI went into a song when they register it with the body. But it sets no minimum level of human contribution, and disclosure “does not, in itself, constitute a determination of copyright eligibility or an…
East Africa: Ghana Set to Overtake Ethiopia As Africa’s Eighth-Largest Economy After Kenya Takes East Africa Lead
Addis Abeba — Ghana is projected to overtake Ethiopia as Africa’s eighth-largest economy in 2026, with its gross domestic product (GDP) forecast to reach US$128.64 billion, exceeding Ethiopia’s projected US$127.15 billion by US$1.49 billion, according to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) October 2026 World Economic Outlook (WEO), as reported by African Business Insider on 17…
Know Your Rights: 5 Common Labour Rights Questions Asked
Most people do not expect to need legal advice to deal with their employer. But then a disciplinary notice lands in their inbox, a salary deduction appears on their payslip, or they are suddenly told that their employment is ending. Knowing your rights and having accurate advice is key to navigating these difficult moments. Labour…
Search under way for four soldiers missing after gang attack in Haiti | Conflict News
The UN Security Council holds a meeting on Haiti, and the attack on UN-backed forces, is expected to dominate the discussions Published On 19 Oct 202619 Oct 2026 International forces in Haiti are working to establish contact with four Salvadoran soldiers who went missing after violent gangs attacked their armoured vehicle with explosives on Sunday….