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The wins are there but the underlying reality remains, writes Professor Kogie Naidoo as she likens TB to a bridesmaid awaiting its turn to garner attention. The analogy is relevant given the overwhelming number of new TB infections and deaths each year globally for a disease persistently sitting in the shadow of other communicable and…
In rural Ethiopia, smallholder farmer Ayelech Tarekegn Mekebo transformed a single local cow into a productive dairy enterprise with support from the World Bank-financed Livestock and Fisheries Sector Development Project. Through improved breeding, cooperative membership, and union-level processing, she now earns steady income and dividends. Her journey shows how targeted investments unlock rural jobs and…
Morocco have been declared the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) overturned the result of the nal following Senegal’s controversial walk-off. Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 in the nal on January 18 in a match which was overshadowed when the Senegalese players refused to play after the…
New York — As delivered “Excellencies, distinguished delegates, and colleagues, good morning. “For millions of girls around the world, the global water crisis is not abstract. It is the reason they wake before dawn to collect water, the reason they miss school when they are menstruating the reason their safety, their health, and their futures,…
Geneva — The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has expressed its profound sorrow at the passing of Nicholas “Fink” Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). “Mr. Haysom’s life was marked by an unwavering commitment to justice, peace, and constitutionalism,” the Human…
Africa exported roughly 430,000 tonnes of avocados in 2025, but the balance of power moved north. Preliminary 2025 data show a decisive shift in volumes, logistics strategy, and market access, signalling how infrastructure and route stability now matter as much as farm output. According to the 2025 edition of the FAO Tropical Fruits Market Review…
As the sun rose over a Middle East scarred by weeks of relentless conflict, the call to prayer resonated amidst the distant thunder of the front lines. Yet the region did not retreat into silence. Instead, it responded with a defiant, multi-colored symphony of tradition. Since the opening salvos weeks ago, a war many feared….
Addis Ababa — On the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mouhamed Ali Yousuf, has extended warm greetings to Muslims across Africa and the world. In his message, Yousuf described Eid al-Fitr as a sacred moment marking the end of Ramadan, a period devoted to reflection, gratitude, and spiritual renewal….
The war between Iran, the United States and Israel is disrupting international travels, especially in the Gulf region; causing major Gulf carriers like Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad to lose about $200 million daily, according to the latest report by simple.flying, a renowned online aviation magazine. The magazine reported that thousands of passengers have been stranded,…
Veteran playmaker Themba Zwane, and wingers Bongokuhle Hlongwane and Thapelo Maseko, have been recalled to the Bafana Bafana squad for the two home international friendlies against Panama later this month, raising their hopes of going to the 2026 World Cup. Coach Hugo Broos has made several changes, some enforced by injury, after admitting he was…
