Unilateral deep-sea mining, such as that planned by the Trump administration, could have grave impacts on Africa. Under President Donald Trump, the United States’ (US) rush for critical minerals spans Ukraine, Greenland, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and now the last untouched frontier – the deep sea. A recent White House executive order…
At the invitation of Prime Minister of Egypt Mostafa Kamal Madbouly, Premier of the State Council Li Qiang will pay an official visit to Egypt from July 9 to 10. When asked about China’s expectations for the 17th BRICS Summit, Chinese Foreign Minister Spokesperson Mao Ning said at the regular press conference on Wednesday that…
Ye, the American rapper formerly known as Kanye West, has been barred from entering Australia because of his pro-Nazi song “Heil Hitler,” the country’s immigration minister told Australia’s ABC television network on Tuesday. The song, which was first released in May, has been banned in Germany and from online platforms including Spotify, YouTube and Apple…
Microsoft has confirmed a new round of layoffs, impacting as many as 9,100 employees, or approximately 4 percent of its total workforce, as reported by The Seattle Times. The cuts are significantly affecting Microsoft’s Xbox division, known as Microsoft Gaming, though precise numbers for individual teams are not yet available. Read: What to expect at…
Former South African Deputy President David Mabuza Dies Former deputy president and former premier of Mpumalanga, David Mabuza, who served as Deputy President between 2018 and 2023, has passed away at 65. President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed condolences and praised Mabuza’s contributions to the government, saying he “deserves our appreciation for the dedication he showed to the liberation struggle and to…
Addis Ababa — A new study carried out by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the UK Public Health Rapid Support Team (UK-PHRST) confirms the critical role international health teams have played in strengthening outbreak response across the African continent. The study also highlights the need for more strategic and…
The unarmed man was found in the central-west border section before being led to safety by South Korean troops. A North Korean man has crossed the heavily fortified land border with South Korea and is now being held in custody, the South Korean military has confirmed. The unarmed individual was located on Thursday in the…
City Power’s EV Programme is rolling out charging infrastructure and transitioning its fleet to electric vehicles. Johannesburg is charging ahead with City Power’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Programme, featuring the deployment of EV charging stations and the transition of its fleet to electric vehicles, driving a cleaner and more efficient urban mobility system. The power utility…
He said his focus would include building the capacity of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) to be able to meet the ever-growing challenges of resourcing, governance and operations of NHRIs. The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Tony Ojukwu, on Thursday promised to promote cooperation among West African States for the protection…
A general view of the SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) building is seen in the business district of Mumbai, India, on July 1, 2025. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images The Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has temporarily barred Jane Street Group from accessing India’s securities market, after it accused the U.S. firm of widespread…
