UK Threatens Visa Ban on Eritreans Over Deportation Dispute UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has threatened to ban all Eritrean nationals from entering the UK unless the East African country agrees to accept more of its citizens facing deportation, including foreign national offenders. Initial measures, which took effect, restrict Eritrean diplomats from travelling more than 60km…
Brain signals recorded by a gaming headset or a wellness gadget could one day be used as evidence against you in court, according to a new UN report which warns that neurotechnology is outpacing the laws meant to protect human rights. Presenting the Secretary-General’s report to the General Assembly on Thursday, senior human rights official…
Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that African mineral resources “belong to Africa”, offering Beijing’s support for the industry and warning against “geopolitical rivalries” that could harm it. China, through state-owned and private businesses, is a key player in Africa’s valuable mining sector, particularly in extraction. It is one of several major powers vying for…
-Calls for African-led solutions, dialogue and sustainable development CONGO TOWN, Liberia, October 14, 2026 – Chinese President Xi Jinping has outlined four principles for resolving conflicts across Africa, emphasizing African leadership, respect for sovereignty, peaceful dialogue and long-term development. According to a statement released Tuesday, October 13, by the Chinese Embassy in Liberia, Xi presented…
Every year, the upper Zambesi River breaks its banks and spreads across the wide Barotse floodplains in Zambia. These seasonal wetlands are famed for their exceptional richness of species, from birds to unique cichlid fish. But there are signs of profound upheaval. Native fish and invertebrate populations have fallen, river plants are being devoured and…
Nairobi — Chinese President Xi Jinping has outlined four principles for resolving conflicts in Africa, calling for African-led solutions, respect for national sovereignty, an end to hostilities, and efforts to address the root causes of insecurity. Xi presented the principles during a meeting with Togo’s President of the Council of Ministers, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, who…
Pay for the CEOs of South Africa’s 200 largest listed companies rose by 9% in the year to February, but almost all of the increase came from bonuses and share awards rather than salaries. Median total remuneration for CEOs of JSE Top 200 companies climbed to R23.2-million, and chief financial officer pay rose 7% to…
President Museveni has urged European countries to support Africa in processing its raw materials into finished products, saying value addition would create jobs, increase export earnings and strengthen trade between the two continents. Museveni made the remarks on Wednesday after hosting European Union ambassadors led by the bloc’s ambassador to Uganda, Jan Sadek, at State…
Agriculture in the global south remains under pressure to produce more food while responding to climate change and resource constraints. Policy responses have focused on increasing production. But what about post-harvest losses? Globally, about one-third of food produced for human consumption is estimated to be lost or wasted. The problem was examined in a recent…
Trade minister Parks Tau. Leah Millis/Reuters South Africa will stop providing policy support for carmakers that import near-complete vehicles for local assembly, trade, industry & competition minister Parks Tau said on Thursday, as the government overhauls the programme that underpins the country’s car industry. Speaking at South African Auto Week, Tau said the government had…
