The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf expresses profound sadness at the passing of Mr. Nicholas Haysom, United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for South Sudan. “Mr. Haysom was not only a distinguished diplomat, but a trusted partner and a dear friend,” the Chairperson said. “From his service alongside President…
Nairobi — Kenya’s hosting of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is in jeopardy after Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi revealed that the country is yet to pay Ksh 3.9 billion (USD 30 million) hosting fees to the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Appearing before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Sports and Culture…
The increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into workplaces and studies around the world is raising fresh concerns among education experts, who warn that students may gradually lose vital cognitive abilities if they become overly dependent on technology. Recent data indicates that between 40 and 45 per cent of employees already rely on AI tools…
The UN is mourning the loss of Nicholas Haysom, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for South Sudan, whose went from advising Nelson Mandela following the historic anti-apartheid struggle to becoming a “tireless” champion of crisis diplomacy for the UN in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. The distinguished lawyer and diplomat from South Africa was appointed…
As host of the first Our Ocean Conference in Africa, Kenya could pursue a three-pronged strategy to achieve decisive ocean action. The ocean’s balance sheet is in the red: humanity is extracting resources faster than the sea can replenish, while polluting it to unsustainable levels. In June, world leaders will gather in Mombasa for the…
A new United Nations report has warned that global water inequality remains one of the most pressing development challenges of the decade, with billions still lacking safe drinking water and sanitation – while women and girls continue to bear the heaviest burden of water insecurity. The United Nations World Water Development Report 2026, titled Water…
Washington, DC — Thank you, Kendra. And it’s a pleasure to be here with Ambassador Giordano, Chairman Jovanovic, and other distinguished guests and colleagues. The Trump Administration remains engaged in Africa. Since this is my first time speaking publicly on our broad Africa policy, let me just say at the top that it’s the honor of a lifetime to be here at…
Washington, DC — Uganda’s Minister of Energy & Mineral Development, Ruth Ssentamu, stressed that energy access remains central to economic transformation. The Powering Africa Summit opened with a clear shift toward execution, as Summit Sponsor Sun Africa and senior government leaders called for bankable projects, scalable infrastructure and deeper US-Africa investment ties. Adam Cortese, CEO…
The attacks by the US and Israel on Iran, which started on 28 February 2026, upended key supply chains, driving oil prices above US$100 a barrel. The spike followed Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz in response to the US and Israeli action. About 20% of the world’s oil supplies are transported through the…
The wins are there but the underlying reality remains, writes Professor Kogie Naidoo as she likens TB to a bridesmaid awaiting its turn to garner attention. The analogy is relevant given the overwhelming number of new TB infections and deaths each year globally for a disease persistently sitting in the shadow of other communicable and…
