The irony could hardly be greater. China, a country that has struggled for decades to become a football powerhouse, did not feature at the expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup in North America. China has only played at the 2002 World Cup in its history. Yet as billions tuned in, they watched a tournament supported by…
S&P Global has agreed to acquire a majority stake in pan-African credit ratings agency Agusto & Co., expanding its presence in Africa’s domestic credit markets through a partnership that combines global analytical expertise with regional market knowledge. The transaction, announced on Tuesday, remains subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the second…
Angola’s legal action against Russian nationals underscores a pivotal shift in Africa’s approach to information warfare, challenging external narratives and asserting national sovereignty over digital influence. Angola’s sentencing of two Russian nationals on terrorism and espionage charges marks a turning point in Africa’s information landscape. For years, concerns about disinformation and political interference have circulated…
Addis Ababa — Former Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, Tibor Nagy rebuffed Cairo and Asmara’s repeated statements that only littoral states hold authority over Red Sea maritime security and governance. Ambassador Nagy argued that if as Egypt and Eritrea say only littoral states have anything to say…
As Islamic State affiliates extend their reach, states must find ways to share intelligence and cooperate, despite political fractures. Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has resolved to send 100 fighters to reinforce Islamic State Sahel Province (ISSP) in Ménaka near Mali’s border with Niger, defectors communicating with current fighters told ISS Today. This comes…
Africa is not short of remarkable stories. It is short of Africans telling them. That belief is driving entrepreneur Julius Kyazze beyond music, entertainment and business into what he sees as one of the continent’s next great creative frontiers: African storytelling. The Swangz Avenue co-founder says Africa has spent decades consuming stories produced elsewhere while…
Cyberattacks, data breaches, online harassment and other forms of technology-facilitated violence are becoming significant obstacles to HIV prevention and treatment, according to a UNAIDS specialist who says digital security has become inseparable from the fight against the epidemic itself. As health and social services have moved online, protecting people’s privacy while making sure digital transformation…
Armed conflict, insecurity and environmental pressures are threatening ancient cities, historic castles and one of the world’s greatest wildlife migrations. In response, the UN cultural agency (UNESCO) has added six sites to its List of World Heritage in Danger. Meeting in Busan, Republic of Korea, the World Heritage Committee on Sunday granted emergency protection to…
Raising adolescents can be difficult under the best of circumstances. On top of that, some families are also dealing with poverty, unemployment, conflict, displacement, illness and climate shocks. In these conditions, caregivers may receive very little support themselves. Governments and NGOs are increasingly using parenting support programmes as part of efforts to reduce violence against…
NAIROBI — National women’s volleyball team are to begin training in earnest for next month’s Africa Women’s Nations Volleyball Championships in Nairobi. This is after the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) named a 25-woman provisional squad to assemble and commence preparations at the Kasarani Indoor Arena in the capital. “All invited players and officials are expected…
