Junta leader Ibrahim Traore’s call for Burkina Faso to “forget” democracy signaled a political shift across the continent. Ibrahim Traore, who seized power in the 2022 coup in Burkina Faso, recently told the Burkinabe people to “forget” about democracy. “If an African wants to tell you about democracy, you should run away,” he said on…
NewsFeed IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi says the 2015 Iran nuclear deal is no longer a workable model. Iran’s nuclear technology and capabilities have advanced significantly, and any future agreement must reflect today’s realities, including the impact of the recent conflict. Published On 2 Jun 20262 Jun 2026 Click here to share on social media…
[CAPTION] South Africa lacks the election transparency tools available to voters in stricter jurisdictions. (Image created via ChatGPT) South African voters are set to enter the 2026 local government elections with fewer safeguards against online manipulation, voter suppression and discriminatory political targeting than their counterparts in many democracies across the globe. This is according to…
New York — UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Millie Bobby Brown has shared a personal reflection of her early days as a new parent to mark the start of Parenting Month in June. In the video – released on Instagram as part of UNICEF’s “My Parenting Journey” series featuring candid conversations about the realities of raising children…
Rather than limiting the celebration of Africa Day to a single date on the calendar, Standard Bank Malawi dedicated an entire week to honouring the continent’s rich heritage, cultural identity and shared aspirations, engaging communities across the country in a vibrant campaign that celebrated what it means to be Malawian. Under the theme “We’re in…
The Blackstone headquarters in New York, US, on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Blackstone said Tuesday it had raised $13.1 billion for its latest Asia private equity fund, marking its largest PE fundraise in the region. The alternative asset manager said that Blackstone Capital Partners Asia III exceeded its $10…
The global smartphone market is heading for its steepest annual contraction on record, with shipments projected to slump by 13.9% this year to 1.08 billion units, Counterpoint Research said on Monday, citing a worsening shortage of memory chips. The forecast is a downgrade from the 12.4% decline projected in February, with the squeeze in global…
Nearly 10,000 cases of conflict-related sexual violence were recorded worldwide last year – more than double the previous year’s figure – as rape, sexual slavery and abduction were deployed as weapons of war across Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the Caribbean. Releasing the UN’s annual report on Friday, Special Representative Pramila Patten said the…
The first shipment of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable that prevents HIV with two shots a year, arrived in South Africa from the United States in early April 2026. Clinical trials showed close to 100% efficacy. The rollout, expected to begin in June 2026, prioritises adolescent girls and young women, pregnant and breastfeeding women, transgender people,…
A Los Angeles County court granted pop superstar Sabrina Carpenter a temporary restraining order Monday against a man she alleges has been stalking her and tried to get into her home. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The court prohibited William Applegate, 31, from being within…
