H.E. Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security of the African Union Commission (AUC), and Mr. Omar Faruk Osman, President of the Federation of African Journalists (FAJ), have issued the following joint statement to mark World Press Freedom Day 2026. 3 May 2026 – On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day…
Three people have died following an outbreak of a rare infectious disease aboard the MV Hondius, a cruise ship travelling across the Atlantic, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). The outbreak occurred during a voyage from Ushuaia, Argentina, to Cape Verde. The WHO confirmed that one case of hantavirus — a disease typically transmitted…
Nigeria Summons South Africa Envoy Over Anti-Immigrant Attacks Nigeria has summoned South Africa’s acting High Commissioner to express “profound concern” over recent attacks on foreigners. According to a foreign ministry statement, the meeting will focus on recent marches held by anti-immigrant groups and “documented instances of mistreatment of Nigerian citizens and attacks on their businesses.”…
Mamelodi Sundowns have reached the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League final for the second year in a row and will face Morocco’s AS FAR in the two-legged decider. It is their fourth appearance in the decider in Africa’s elite club competition, having tasted victory in 2016, but also defeat in 2001 and 2025. They have played…
Dear Fellow Africans: The African Union joins the global community in commemorating World Press Freedom Day 2026, observed annually on 3 May, marking the anniversary of the Windhoek Declaration of 1991, a landmark affirmation of the essential role of a free, independent, and pluralistic press in advancing democracy and sustainable development. This year’s theme, “Shaping…
Three people have died after a suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship in the middle of the Atlantic ocean. At least one other passenger is in intensive care in South Africa. The World Health Organization announced the deaths in a social media statement on Monday, along with one confirmed case of the rare…
The report exposes a pervasive crisis of Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV). MISA has officially launched the sixth edition of the Southern Africa Press Freedom Report 2026, a comprehensive assessment of 11 countries that reveals a critical inflection point for the region’s media landscape. While constitutional guarantees of press freedom remain formally intact, the everyday reality…
Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, has called for urgent and sustained investment in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) as a critical foundation for improving learning outcomes, advancing gender equality, and driving long-term economic growth across Africa. Speaking at the Southern and East Africa Regional Childcare Conference on Monday, which she co-hosted with the World…
On May 1, 2026, China opened its market to 53 African countries through a zero-tariff policy, a bold step that could redefine Africa’s economic future. The move signals a clear and strategic departure from the prevailing approach taken by many Western powers toward the continent. At its core, the policy eliminates trade barriers for a…
Dar es Salaam — IN a world where political shocks often unsettle markets and deter investment, Tanzania offers a compelling story of resilience and recovery. East Africa’s most peaceful nation extends a confident invitation to the international community, anchored in the strength of its economy, the richness of its natural assets and the breadth of…
