Described as “sometimes modest, sometimes historic,” UN special political missions have quietly been preventing the escalation of conflicts during the organization’s 80-year history, becoming a key instrument for maintaining peace. Many of the United Nations’ biggest successes are the crises that never make the headlines. Around the world, special political missions work quietly to ease…
A Frenchman convicted for the murder of his wife who disappeared more than half a decade ago — and whose body was never found — has confessed from his jail cell to killing her, his lawyer said on Monday. Cedric Jubillar, 38, was sentenced in October to 30 years in prison for murdering Delphine Jubillar,…
The Department of Home Affairs seeks handheld mobile devices for its inspectorate unit. National Treasury’s eTenders Portal experienced problems over the weekend, but determined players within the ICT industry would have discovered a slew of interesting technology requirements from various departments and state-owned entities. Nevertheless, it is a tender from the Department of Home Affairs…
If you want to understand how protest cycles evolve, look not at the crowds but at the empty streets. On June 25, 2026, Nairobi’s Central Business District was not filled with demonstrators; it was sealed off. Police established roadblocksalong Thika Road, Mombasa Road, Waiyaki Way, and Ngong Road, effectively practising what we call pre-emptive territorial…
African stock exchanges have crossed $2 trillion in combined market value, up from $1.6 trillion in 2024, according to the African Securities Exchanges Association. The gain comes after a decade of steady expansion across the continent’s capital markets, from Lagos to Abidjan to Cairo. Nigeria leads the pack. The NGX All-Share Index rose 283% since…
Millions of mourners have attended the funeral ceremonies of Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, as have representatives of several dozen countries — presidents, prime ministers, foreign ministers, parliament speakers and more. Yet as the multiday event weaves its way through Iran — the procession will then pass into Iraq — residents across Tehran have…
The South African Bookmakers Association (Saba) has waded into the fight over blocking illegal offshore gambling websites, calling for “urgent action, not further debate” — a direct response to the Internet Service Providers’ Association’s position paper last week cautioning against the National Gambling Board’s blocking plans. South Africa’s problem, the licensed bookmakers’ lobby said in…
Climate prediction scientists announced in June 2026 that El Niño, a cycle that happens every two to seven years, had formed. It was expected to develop into one of the strongest on record – a “super” El Niño. El Niño happens when the surface of the Pacific ocean becomes unusually warm. It can alter weather…
Across health programme delivery, digital transformation is often discussed in terms of tools. But its real test is whether it helps people make better decisions, faster, in the places where lives are at risk. In May 2026, more than 500 delegates from 61 countries gathered in Nairobi, Kenya, for the Information and Communication Technologies for…
A recent experience with a client in one of their franchised branches stood out for me for one reason. The service felt remarkably consistent. It was professional, friendly, helpful and aligned no matter who I dealt with, almost as though every employee had come from the same mould. What made it more surprising was the…
