Landmark resolution championed by a core group of African Member States led by Malawi 07 July, 2026 – Geneva, Switzerland – In a landmark moment for global health and human rights, African countries spearheaded the first-ever resolution adopted by the United Nations Human Rights Council today, formally recognizing the profound and inseparable links between human…
The ECOWAS Parliament has adopted a series of resolutions and recommendations aimed at expanding access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy in rural communities across West Africa, with lawmakers calling for accelerated investment in renewable energy to drive economic growth and improve livelihoods. The resolutions were unanimously adopted at the conclusion of a five-day delocalised…
Washington — The Senate on Tuesday approved a House-passed resolution aimed at reining in President Trump on Iran, marking the first time such a measure has made it through both chambers and signifying a rare rebuke of the president’s handling of the conflict. In a 50 to 48 vote, four Republicans — Sens. Susan Collins of…
South Africa is among Africa’s most advanced broadband markets, yet adoption of WiFi 6, WiFi 6E and WiFi 7 remains in its early stages. (Image created via Gemini) Africa is falling “dangerously” behind the rest of the world in the adoption of WiFi technologies, with nearly half of the continent’s internet users still relying on…
French senators on Wednesday adopted a bill to simplify the return of artworks looted during the colonial era to their countries of origin. Previously, each restitution had to be approved and voted on by parliament, a lengthy and complex process that struggled to keep pace with the growing number of requests. France still has in…
Actor Millie Bobby Brown announced Thursday that she’s adopted a daughter with her husband Jake Bongiovi, the son of singer Jon Bon Jovi. Brown, 21, revealed the news in a post on Instagram, saying the adoption occurred “this summer.” The “Stranger Things” and “Enola Holmes” star did not include the name of the child or…
A call to Action has emerged from a High-Level Ministerial Conference on Triple Elimination of HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B, held in Kampala, Uganda. African Ministers of Health, development partners, and civil society organisations committed to a united front to end vertical transmission of the three infections by the year 2030. At the heart of…
