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The Presidency has noted the latest order issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the case brought by South Africa against Israel under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. On 21 May 2026, the ICJ issued an order setting a deadline of 22 November 2027 for South…
Malawi’s government announced a formal voluntary repatriation on 2 June after vigilante attacks on African migrants spread across Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape. Over 2,449 Malawians crossed back home through border posts before the repatriation was even announced, with the numbers rising sharply each week. More than 2,000 Malawians in South Africa have asked…
INFOGRAPHIC/EMG. By PATRICK MAYOYO More than 80 leading scientists, researchers, and other stakeholders from around the globe have gathered in Rome this week for a pivotal international meeting aimed at advancing understanding of climate change impacts, adaptation strategies, and solutions for agriculture and food systems. The four-day meeting, taking place from 2 to 5 June…
Andrew Mwenda’s recent remarks on Uganda’s fiscal predicament should resonate far beyond Kampala. When nearly half of government revenue, 46 percent, is consumed by debt servicing, leaving only 54 percent for salaries, roads, bridges, dams, healthcare, education, and other public investments, the challenge is no longer merely fiscal. It is developmental. A nation cannot sustainably…
The indicative commitment follows the strong performance of RSSB-anchored Virunga Africa Fund I The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, is considering a major investment in Virunga Africa Fund II, a new $500 million growth equity fund managed by Kigali-headquartered Admaius Capital Partners. According to project information disclosed…
Geneva — The war launched in the Middle East by the United States is nearly 100 days old, and the fallout extends far beyond the region, with the cost of vaccines impacting children across Africa and globally, says the United Nations. “The disruption to global humanitarian supply chains is impacting children across the globe, with…
Assane Sarr has been named the best goalkeeper of the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2026, after playing a decisive role in Senegal’s title-winning campaign. The Senegal captain was one of the standout performers of the tournament, producing crucial saves in open play and proving decisive in three penalty shootouts as the…
The African Union Commission (AUC), in partnership with the European Union (EU), officially inaugurated the African Meteorological Satellite Application Facility (AMSAF) on 18 May 2026 at the AU Headquarters. This event marks a pivotal milestone in Africa’s efforts to strengthen its capacity to predict and respond to climate induced hazards through space -based technology under…
Two Dead in Kenya Protests Over U.S.-Funded Ebola Facility Two people were shot dead in the Kenyan town of Nanyuki during protests against a proposed US-funded Ebola isolation centre at the nearby Laikipia Airbase. Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets, blocking roads and burning tyres as police used tear gas to disperse crowds. One of…
Senegal were crowned champions of the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2026, after beating Tanzania 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Tuesday’s final in Rabat. The Young Lions of Teranga had to come from behind at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium after Tanzania stunned them with an early goal through…
