Peru election drags into second day after ballot delivery fiasco
Technical and logistical problems mean Peruvians choosing a new president and members of Congress continue to vote on Monday.
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Instagram adds comment editing to its mobile app
Meta has officially introduced the ability for Instagram users to edit their comments, addressing a long-standing request from the platform’s community. Much like the direct message editing feature launched in 2024, the new tool provides a 15-minute window for users to correct typos, refine their tone, or add missing context to their posts. Read: SportyTV…
Africa: Ecocide in Venezuela – Oil, Mining and the Risks of Foreign Investment
As Western oil and mining companies move back into Venezuela, satellite data reveals oil spills, toxic pollution and deforestation, exposing the environmental risks of renewed foreign investment A new era of resource extraction in Venezuela 13 April marks 100 days since the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro – an intervention explicitly driven by…
Africa: Financing Africa’s Future – Global Leaders to Convene At the 2026 Africa Social Impact Summit
Global leaders, investors set to convene for Africa Social Impact Summit 2026 to mobilise capital for sustainable development as registration opens. The summit will bring together policymakers and investors to unlock Africa’s next growth frontier. The Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) returns in 2026 convening global leaders, investors, policymakers, philanthropists, private sector leaders and innovators…
Pope Leo says he has “no fear of the Trump administration” after Trump lashes out
Algiers — Pope Leo has responded to sharply-worded criticism from the President, saying he has “no fear of the Trump administration” and will continue to speak out “loudly” for the message of the Gospel. Late Sunday, Mr. Trump lashed out at the pontiff on social media, calling him “WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign…
Unscrupulous trading platforms probed amid rising investor losses
More than 10 investigations underway as the Financial Sector Conduct Authority highlights systemic risks in trading platforms. (Image created via Gemini) The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has intensified its scrutiny of online investment and trading platforms, with more than 10 active investigations underway, amid mounting consumer complaints. Speaking during a roundtable discussion last week…
Africa: The Preliminary Statement – the African Union Election Observation Mission to the Republic of Djibouti 10 April 2026 Presidential Election
I. INTRODUCTION Following the invitation of the Government of the Republic of Djibouti, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, upon the proposal of the Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS), H.E. Bankole Adeoye, deployed a Short-Term African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) to observe and report on…
Africa: Kenyan Giants Train Eye On the Prize As Africa Volleyball Club Championships Serve Off in Egypt
Kenyan representatives at the Africa Club Volleyball Championships in Cairo, Egypt begin their continental campaigns on Monday after the drawing of groups on Sunday. KCB Volleyball Club have been placed in Group D where they face Cameroon’s Litto Team, Viper and Partners Volleyball Club of Nigeria as well as ARSU Ladies of Seychelles. Meanwhile, national…
What Iran is saying about US plan to blockade ports | US-Israel war on Iran
NewsFeed Iran’s military has called US blockade plans in the Strait of Hormuz an “act of piracy”, warning that the ports in the Gulf and Seas of Oman are “either for everyone or for no one”. Al Jazeera’s Tohid Asadi is in Tehran. Published On 13 Apr 202613 Apr 2026 Click here to share on…
Streaming platform bags rights for Fifa World Cup in South Africa
SportyTV, an African-focused streaming platform, said on Monday that it has acquired pay-television rights to show all 104 matches of the 2026 Fifa World Cup in South Africa. The deal, which SportyTV said was struck directly with Fifa, marks a significant escalation for the platform in a market where MultiChoice Group’s SuperSport has held the…