The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says the state is on the verge of making history, positioning itself to become the first West African geopolitical zone to eliminate malaria. This, Abayomi says, will not be through a vaccine or genetically modified mosquitoes but by employing “simple common sense” medical practices and a…
A commentary piece published in the South African Journal of Science has sparked urgent national conversation around the emotional toll of South Africa’s public healthcare crisis and the leadership response it demands. Written by Professor Jacqueline Hoare, the head of the Division of Consultation Liaison Psychiatry at Groote Schuur Hospital and the University of Cape…
The U.S. Embassy in Qatar warned American citizens on Monday to shelter in place. “Out of an abundance of caution we recommend American citizens shelter in place until further notice,” the embassy said in a notice posted online on Monday. The State Department had earlier warned U.S. citizens around the world to “exercise increased caution,”…
South African Reserve Bank optimism that South Africa could soon be removed from an international grey list is in part due to actions it has taken to mitigate against the risk that tech outages that could destabilise the country’s financial system. According to the Financial Stability Review report for the first half of 2025 released…
Once viewed as a futuristic concept, the weaponization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has now become a defining feature of digital warfare. As global powers deploy AI-driven tools in cyber operations, Africa faces mounting challenges due to a widening digital divide, especially in the fast-evolving AI space. While the continent continues to advocate for reparative justice…
DR Congo Extends Cobalt Export Ban The Democratic Republic of Congo extended its cobalt export ban by three months to address market oversupply, following a previous four-month suspension that began in February after cobalt prices hit a nine-year low. The country, which supplies over 70% of the world’s cobalt, aimed to stabilise prices and…
AI therapy chatbots offer on-demand mental health support, but can synthetic empathy truly match human compassion?
Technology investor Naspers reported a significant improvement in its financial performance for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by strong growth and improved profitability in its global e-commerce portfolio. Naspers’ logo is pictured on a smartphone in this illustration taken, 4 December 2021. Reuters/Dado Ruvic/Illustration Group core headline earnings rose 46% to $3.1bn, while…
Nairobi — On Friday, countries gathered in Uruguay to agree on the creation of a new global science-policy panel aimed at enhancing the management of chemicals, waste, and pollution. This initiative marks a major step in the global effort to safeguard both people and the planet. The newly established panel is designed to address a…
ABUJA, Nigeria — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. on Saturday positioned Liberia as a rising voice for regional integration and economic reform, calling on West African leaders to dismantle trade barriers and seize shared opportunities for growth and stability. Speaking at the inaugural West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) in Abuja, Nigeria, President Boakai delivered a…
