Monrovia — CAR Rebel Commander Convicted of Crimes Against Humanity The International Criminal Court has found Central African Republic Seleka rebel commander Mahamat Said Abdel Kani guilty on four counts, including torture and persecution. The charges stem from the 2013 conflict, when predominantly Muslim Seleka rebels seized power and ousted President François Bozizé – an…
Digital sovereignty is about understanding where data is stored, who may access it and how systems work together. (Image: iStock) Digital sovereignty is SA’s practical ability to make accountable choices about critical public data and infrastructure. It is at the core of government’s strategy to digitally transform service delivery, as well as to bolster internal…
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for a woman to be elected as the next United Nations secretary general, saying the organisation’s leadership has yet to reflect the gender equality it promotes globally. Addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, Nandi-Ndaitwah said Namibia would work with whoever succeeds outgoing secretary general António…
A 105-year-old man is being investigated for possible crimes committed at a Nazi prisoner-of-war camp during World War II, German prosecutors said on Thursday. “The 105-year-old suspect is thought to have been a guard at the prisoner-of-war camp Stalag 326 VI K” in the Senne region of western Germany, prosecutors told AFP in a statement….
OPINION | Why opposition has grounds to appeal High Court presidential results ruling The 2017 Maina Kiai decision remains highly relevant. In that landmark judgment, the Court of Appeal held that presidential results declared by constituency returning officers are final. PHOTO/UGC. By PATRICK MAYOYO The High Court’s recent decision upholding the national tallying and verification…
Pinnacle TechScape 2026 has officially wrapped up, bringing to a close a few memorable days in Mauritius filled with technology, insight, conversation and connection. Hosted at the InterContinental Mauritius Resort Balaclava Fort, this year’s TechScape brought Pinnacle’s reseller and vendor partners together under the theme Mission: AI Possible, creating an environment where business conversations could…
Nairobi — President William Ruto has challenged the post-World War II global order, arguing that the institutions created in 1945 no longer reflect the geopolitical realities of the modern world and must be reformed to give Africa a permanent voice in decisions on war, peace and global economic governance. Addressing the 81st United Nations General…
Islamabad, Pakistan — The motorway linking Pakistan’s capital with Peshawar, about 180km (110 miles) to the northwest, has been closed to all traffic until further notice, according to a police notification. So have the highway towards Dera Ismail Khan, the Hazara motorway and the Grand Trunk Road at Attock. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of…
“We are the first generation with the tools to end the fossil fuel age – and the last who can avert climate catastrophe,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Wednesday, calling on countries to draw up credible roadmaps with clear timelines to transition away from fossil fuels. Key points G20 countries, responsible for around 80…
United Nations secretary-general António Guterres. (Image source: United Nations) The rapid concentration of artificial intelligence (AI) power is outpacing the world’s ability to understand and manage its risks. So says United Nations (UN) secretary-general António Guterres, who is calling for stronger international safeguards and oversight of the technology. Opening the General Debate of the 81st…
