Many developing countries, particularly in Africa, are experiencing a rapidly worsening sovereign debt crisis, according to global economic experts. Economic stability is at risk if this crisis is not addressed quickly and thoroughly, and experts are calling on G20 leaders to commit to strong actions as they prepare to meet this month in Johannesburg, South…
Getty Images Both chambers of Congress agreed to order the US justice department to release its files on sex offender financier Jeffrey Epstein. The House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved the measure in a 427-1 vote and the Senate unanimously fast-tracked it without a formal vote. The moves come just days after President Donald Trump reversed…
HP Inc and Sisvel have concluded an agreement for the Palo Alto-based global technology leader to become a licensee of the Sisvel Wi-Fi 6 patent pool. The deal follows a mediation process ordered by Judge Rodney Gilstrap, of the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, as part of patent infringement litigation brought…
UN Women’s 16 Days of Activism campaign demands a world where technology is a force for equality – not harm. New York – The digital world promised connection and empowerment – but for millions of women and girls, it has become a world of abuse. Digital violence is spreading at alarming speed fueled by artificial intelligence, anonymity,…
Forty-five per cent of the 8.2 billion people on the planet live in cities, which is only going to increase as the world becomes increasingly urban. In 1950, the global population stood at 2.5 billion and just 20 per cent were city dwellers. By 2050, two-thirds of global growth is projected to occur in cities…
President Trump said Tuesday he will designate Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally, marking a step up in defense ties between the United States and the Gulf monarchy. Mr. Trump announced the move at a black-tie dinner at the White House in honor of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the de facto leader…
Telkom CEO Serame Taukobong Telkom has delivered an impressive set of interim results for the six months to 30 September 2025, underscoring the extent to which the company is outperforming its larger rivals, MTN and Vodacom, in South Africa’s fiercely competitive mobile market. While the country’s two biggest operators are battling sluggish demand in prepaid…
The President of the University of Liberia (UL), Dr. Monica J. Maparyan, has unveiled a comprehensive five-year strategic blueprint intended to boost the university’s performance and elevate its ranking among higher education institutions across Africa. Maryland, USA: The plan was formally introduced during a pivotal roundtable discussion at the University of Liberia Alumni Association in…
The French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, the Embassy of France, and the French Institute of South Africa (IFAS) have announced the return of Création Africa, an ambitious programme designed to strengthen and elevate cultural entrepreneurship across South Africa, Lesotho, and Malawi. Création Africa takes a comprehensive and hands-on approach, blending mentorship, incubation, training,…
Here are the key events from day 1,364 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. By Al Jazeera and News Agencies Published On 19 Nov 202519 Nov 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Here is how things stand on Wednesday, November 19: Fighting Russian drones struck two central districts – Slobidskyi and Osnovyansk…
