Senegal’s Foreign Ministry says Umaro Sissoco Embalo arrived in the country a day after he was deposed in a military coup. Published On 27 Nov 202527 Nov 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Guinea-Bissau’s deposed president, Umaro Sissoco Embalo, has arrived in Senegal, the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed,…
Cell C CEO Jorge Mendes addresses the audience at the JSE as the telco lists. (Photograph by Nicola Mawson) As Cell C listed on the JSE this morning, almost 4 000 shares traded within minutes of the market opening, with the stock debuting at R27 – a 50c per share improvement on the final pre-listing…
The proliferation of crises in Africa calls for a more cohesive, capable and better-equipped AU Commission. One of the most visible dimensions of the African Union (AU) Commission reform was the creation of the Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS) in 2020. Marking a turning point in the reform process, the new department…
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In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) Heads of State Council at the Yntymak Ordo (Palace of Unity) presidential residence in Bishkek on November 27, 2025. Alexander Kazakov | Afp | Getty Images Russian President Vladimir Putin…
Cell C listed on the JSE on Thursday, completing a multi-year turnaround that not only reshaped the business but rescued it from the jaws of business collapse. The shares began trading on Thursday under the code “CCD”, priced at R26.50, giving the operator a market capitalisation of roughly R9-billion. The shares opened at R27 apiece….
Clermont-Ferrand, France — Weeks after an international conference on inclusive and people-centric digital transformation organized by the Global Development Network (GDN) here, a new narrative is unfolding about the need for digital innovations to serve people first and narrow inequalities rather than widening them. Earlier this week, amidst a landmark G20 Summit on African soil,…
Beyond access to freedom Academic freedom in African higher education has been a longstanding demand, yet its realisation remains inconsistent. Although universities have demonstrated progress in advancing gender equality, women scholars continue to encounter structural and cultural barriers that shape their academic experiences. Many institutions have adopted inclusivity policies, but these frequently coexist with entrenched…
HONG KONG — Kan Shui-ying was home alone on Wednesday, watching television at her Hong Kong apartment while her husband and son were at work. It was around 3 p.m., she said, when she “smelled a strong burning odor.” She thought she might be boiling something, so she went to check. “I opened the window…
Ride-hailing has become an essential service for some users. A majority (90%) of surveyed South African ride-hailing users consider ride-hailing services safer than conventional transport modes, such as buses and traditional taxis. This is according to anew Safety Index report released by Ipsos, commissioned by ride-hailing platform Bolt. The survey was conducted among a sample…
