President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has urged the Black Starlets to remain confident in their abilities ahead of their crucial final Group D clash against South Africa at the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The President spoke to the players and technical team via Zoom on Tuesday evening shortly after the team’s final…
The African Union Credit Union (AUCU), in collaboration with AUDA-NEPAD and the AU Staff Association, successfully held the Financial Literacy Week from 18-20 May 2026 under the theme “Planning Today for a Secure Tomorrow.” The three-day event, which took place at the Medium Conference Hall of the AU Commission, equipped staff across all AU organs…
In a heartrending victim impact statement, Matthew Perry’s mother, Suzanne Morrison, condemned the actor’s former assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, for enabling the addiction that led to his death in 2023. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “His number one responsibility was to ensure that Matthew remained what…
South Africa’s PayShap instant payments system has passed six million registered users and 905 million transactions since its 2023 launch, operator PayInc said on Thursday – even as the system’s owners acknowledged that costs and inconsistent bank user experiences are slowing adoption. The disclosure, coming after the inaugural PayShap Accelerate Acceptance Conference held last week,…
During the AU Fifth Ordinary Session of the Specialized Technical Committee on Transport and Energy (STC-T&E), held in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 27-30 April 2026, the Energy Sector discussions reaffirmed Africa’s commitment to accelerating continental energy integration, universal energy access, industrialization, and a sustainable energy transition under Agenda 2063. Ministers and experts meeting under the…
Former Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong believes the qualification race for the historic TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), PAMOJA 2027 will be fiercely competitive, with away form likely to prove decisive in determining which teams secure a place at the 2027 edition of the continental finals. The defender says nations capable of consistently picking…
Iran publishes a map claiming “armed forces oversight” across more than 22,000 sq km of the waterway.
Discord has officially finalized its multi-year transition to implement end-to-end encryption (E2EE) across all voice and video calls. This security protocol applies universally to all direct calls and server-based voice channels, excluding public Stage channels. The protection is baked directly into the platform’s architecture, requiring no manual opt-in or configuration from users. Read: Google says…
Nairobi — The Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF) has forecast a high likelihood of below-normal rainfall across much of the northern Greater Horn of Africa during the critical June-September 2026 rainy season, raising concerns over potential impacts on food security, water availability, and livelihoods in the region. The outlook released by the…
The African Risk Capacity Agency (ARC), a specialized agency of the African Union, and TrustAfrica today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic partnership for advancing gender-responsive disaster risk management (DRM), climate action, and social inclusion across Africa. The collaboration aims to strengthen the resilience of vulnerable communities, particularly…
