Key suspect in notorious Tadamon massacre during Syria civil war arrested
Amjad Youssef was wanted over the mass killing of blindfolded civilians in April 2013 in the district of Damascus.
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Slow AI adoption fuels dangerous ‘shadow AI’ inside companies
Sibusiso Ngubeni, head of the data office for strategy enablement at Standard Bank Group’s CIB division. Corporate attempts to slow down artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in the name of governance may be backfiring, with employees increasingly turning to unsanctioned tools, exposing companies to data leaks, compliance failures and cyber risk. This was the warning from Sibusiso…
Africa: LG Partners Viva On Laundry Solutions Across Africa
LG Electronics (LG) has announced a strategic partnership with Aspira Nigeria Limited, makers of VIVA detergent, to offer a bundled laundry solution for customers purchasing LG washing machines. The collaboration sets a new standard for home care in Nigeria and seamlessly integrating LG’s advanced washing machine technology with VIVA’s high-performance detergent for a superior, ready-to-use…
Africa: Child Vaccine Catch-Up Drive On Course to Hit Target Says UN
A three-year effort to immunise children who missed routine vaccinations due to the Covid-19 crisis is on course to reach the 21 million target, the United Nations has said. The UN’s World Health Organization and children’s agency Unicef, along with the Gavi Vaccine Alliance, had launched “The Big Catch-Up” during the World Immunisation Week in…
Prince Harry implores U.S. to do more for Ukraine, accuses Russia of war crimes on surprise visit to Kyiv
Kyiv — Prince Harry, the younger son of Britain’s King Charles, made an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Thursday to show his support for the country, which he said is “bravely and successfully defending Europe’s eastern flank.” During an address at the Kyiv Security Forum on Thursday morning, Harry contrasted European support for Ukraine with the…
Malatsi runs out of patience with Icasa on BEE reform
Communications minister Solly Malatsi Communications minister Solly Malatsi has run out of patience with Icasa over why the communications minister hasn’t allegedly yet responded in detail to his policy direction requiring it to review its licensing rules around black economic empowerment. The minister, a senior member of the DA in the government of national unity,…
Africa: Dangote Plans Nigeria-Scale Refinery in East Africa, Seeks Partnership With Ruto, Museveni
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest person, yesterday pushed to expand his refining footprint beyond Nigeria, unveiling plans to build a refinery of comparable scale in East Africa in partnership with governments in the sub-region. The proposed project is expected to be completed within four years, especially if East Africa’s regional leaders cooperate, Dangote stressed, kicking against…
Africa: All of Africa Today – April 24, 2026
Tanzania Inquiry Puts Election Death Toll at 518 The Independent Commission of Inquiry into breach of peace during and a few days after the October 29th, 2025 General Election has revealed that a total of 518 people were killed during violence linked to the General Election, with men accounting for the overwhelming majority of…
Trump’s May 1 deadline: Can he continue war on Iran after that? | US-Israel war on Iran News
When Donald Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran on Wednesday, the US President did not provide a deadline for the resumption of talks, simply saying the US would continue its near-one-week blockade on Tehran and wait for Iran’s “proposal” for further talks. But he has another deadline to worry about – one…
Lessons for SA: How advanced communications are transforming global port operations
Digital radio networks can play a critical role in enabling more efficient, resilient and scalable port operations. South Africa’s ports remain under significant pressure as ageing infrastructure, equipment constraints and ongoing congestion disrupt the efficient flow of goods through key trade corridors. Delays in vessel turnaround times, rail and logistics bottlenecks between ports and inland…