Washington, D.C. — At an extraordinary meeting, the Governing Board of the Pandemic Fund approved the activation of the Fund’s Emergency Financing Procedures (EFP), enabling the mobilization of up to US$220.6 million in Pandemic Fund grant financing to provide rapid and flexible support to fill critical gaps in response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Central and…
Kampala has been retained as one of only 20 US visa processing hubs in Africa under a major restructuring plan by the administration of President Donald Trump, positioning Uganda as a key regional gateway for travelers seeking entry to the United States. While Kampala remains among the 20 African cities selected to retain full US…
A barrage of Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least nine people and wounded dozens across Ukraine, authorities said Tuesday, just days after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Moscow was preparing a “massive new strike.” Russia has bombarded Ukraine almost daily since launching an offensive in 2022, often provoking retaliation from Kyiv, as talks…
The yearslong legal fight over whether the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) may probe Telkom is finally close to resolution, after the supreme court of appeal heard the matter on 28 May and reserved judgment. The hearing, disclosed in Telkom’s annual financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2026 published this week, will determine whether…
Nairobi — A Kenyan technology company is seeking to transform how African content creators earn money online with the launch of UrbanTok, a new social media platform designed to put monetization at the center of the creator experience. The platform was officially unveiled during the Connected Africa Summit 2026 in Nairobi, attracting attention from policymakers…
Junta leader Ibrahim Traore’s call for Burkina Faso to “forget” democracy signaled a political shift across the continent. Ibrahim Traore, who seized power in the 2022 coup in Burkina Faso, recently told the Burkinabe people to “forget” about democracy. “If an African wants to tell you about democracy, you should run away,” he said on…
NewsFeed IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi says the 2015 Iran nuclear deal is no longer a workable model. Iran’s nuclear technology and capabilities have advanced significantly, and any future agreement must reflect today’s realities, including the impact of the recent conflict. Published On 2 Jun 20262 Jun 2026 Click here to share on social media…
[CAPTION] South Africa lacks the election transparency tools available to voters in stricter jurisdictions. (Image created via ChatGPT) South African voters are set to enter the 2026 local government elections with fewer safeguards against online manipulation, voter suppression and discriminatory political targeting than their counterparts in many democracies across the globe. This is according to…
New York — UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Millie Bobby Brown has shared a personal reflection of her early days as a new parent to mark the start of Parenting Month in June. In the video – released on Instagram as part of UNICEF’s “My Parenting Journey” series featuring candid conversations about the realities of raising children…
Rather than limiting the celebration of Africa Day to a single date on the calendar, Standard Bank Malawi dedicated an entire week to honouring the continent’s rich heritage, cultural identity and shared aspirations, engaging communities across the country in a vibrant campaign that celebrated what it means to be Malawian. Under the theme “We’re in…
