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We, the participants in the Civilian and Political Seminar of the 2026 Sudan Conference in Berlin, as part of consultative efforts supported by the Quintet through its engagement with a broad spectrum of Sudanese civilian and political forces, raise the alarm over the grave humanitarian crisis and the immense suffering of our people and targeting…
Discover moreOnline Magazine SubscriptionsAfrican Cultural ExperiencesReal-time Event UpdatesBloomberg The Iran war is raising borrowing costs for African countries that are only just recovering from the post-pandemic shock that sent debt burdens soaring. Research published Tuesday by ONE Data showed borrowing costs from the World Bank’s International Bank for Reconstruction and Development jumped to 5.2% in…
The African Union’s Semi-Arid Food Grains Research and Development (AU-SAFGRAD), one of the specialized technical Offices (STOs) in the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (ARBE), organized a training on Design, Operations and Maintenance (DOM) of Climate smart agricultural technologies for agrifood systems transformation in Africa. The 10-day intensive training from…
African Union Commission Champions Adequate Housing and Urban Resilience at the Second Africa Urban Forum Adequate housing is a cornerstone of sustainable urban growth The African Union Commission (AUC) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing inclusive, resilient, and sustainable urban development across the continent at the Second Africa Urban Forum, held 8-10 April 2026 in…
Ambassador Shidiye urges young people to uphold marriage values at Eastleigh wedding Ambassador Shidiye at Ibrahim Abdirahman and Hafsa Mohamed at Bin Ali in Eastleigh, Nairobi. By ABDULHAKIM SHERMAN Kenya’s former Ambassador to Botswana, Mr Mohamed Muktar Shidiye, has emphasised the importance of the institution of marriage in society and called on the younger generation…
Ali Forder has joined Global Witness in the role of Interim CEO following the announcement that Mike Davis has decided to step down. Ali will lead the organisation while recruitment of a new permanent CEO takes place. Ali brings more than 15 years of senior leadership experience across the charity and public sectors. Her career…
Ghana is set to host the 2026 edition of the E-Learning Africa Conference from June 3 to 5, 2026, in Accra, the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced. The E-Learning Africa Conference was a platform aimed at advancing digital learning across Africa by promoting the use of technology and innovation in education to equip…
The Iran war has upended the process of transferring the archipelago’s sovereignty from the UK to Mauritius. The Chagos Archipelago has been in the spotlight recently due to its relevance in the United States (US)-Israel-Iran conflict. The attention centres on the joint US-United Kingdom (UK) military base on the archipelago’s largest island, Diego Garcia, and…
Dar es Salaam — LOVE is that famous four-letter word that has inspired countless songs and sonnets. But what is it about this powerful emotion that makes our hearts thump, minds race, and palms sweat? “Love is a powerful feeling, and it is often a little different depending on what a person is giving to…
Dr Olivier Walther and Dr Steven Radil share findings from their ongoing research on African borderlands including a forthcoming article in Applied Geography. Africa’s margins have become its main theatre of violence. From the Great Lakes region to the Sahel, armed groups exploit borderlands as safe havens and logistics hubs. The conventional explanation is simple:…
