Governments in the Southern Africa, including Malawi, have come under heavy criticism for their alleged perpetuation of a culture of human rights abuses and impunity, with security forces using excessive force, arbitrary arrests, and restrictions on freedoms. The 2026 World Report by Human Rights Watch cites countries like Angola, Eswatini, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe, where a…
South Africa’s financial and telecommunications sectors are undergoing a fundamental shift in how they verify customer identities. Faced with a staggering increase in the cost of accessing the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) national population database, banks and fintechs are moving away from routine database pings toward sophisticated, “reusable” digital identity systems. Read: Pony AI…
The Director General, Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Rev. Stephen Wilfred Arthur, said Aero Contractors’ Aircraft Maintenance Organisation (AMO) will effectively service all commercial aircraft operating in West and Central Africa approved for maintenance in the facility. Arthur stated this at the weekend after the facility tour of the maintenance facility located at the Aero…
Evidence from Africa shows people living in drought-affected areas are more likely to justify physically disciplining children. Abstract Climate shocks strain household resources, increase stress, and weaken protective structures, all of which may elevate the risk of child abuse. Yet little is known about how climate change affects children, particularly in the Global South. This…
Scale-backs and deep spending cuts within the US government and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS are hobbling HIV treatment programs across Africa, including in Ethiopia, warns a new report from a UN health agency. “Before the funding cuts in 2025, Ethiopia was heavily dependent on external funding (mainly from the Global Fund and the…
The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is redefining medical education. Founded to train compassionate, skilled, and knowledgeable healthcare leaders, the university welcomes students from across Africa and the world. In this exclusive interview, Professor Abebe Bekele, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Dean of the School of Medicine, shares how UGHE has grown since its early days,…
53 Migrants Dead After Boat Capsizes Off Libya A rubber boat carrying 55 migrants from several African countries overturned off the coast of Libya after taking on water about six hours after leaving al-Zawiya, the UN migration agency said. Only two Nigerian women survived, and both received emergency medical care from the International Organisation…
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has called on African countries to work together at a “moment of profound global uncertainty”. The Minister was speaking at the Investing in Africa Mining Indaba which opened in Cape Town on Monday. The annual Indaba is a gathering of African leaders, industry stakeholders and investors to discuss…
Addis Ababa — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has called on Ethiopians to warmly welcome African leaders and delegates as Addis Ababa prepares to host the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Summit. In a message shared on his social media platforms, the Prime Minister said Ethiopia is opening its doors to fellow Africans…
Germany — Senior fellows from the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies visited U.S. Africa Command headquarters on Feb. 4, for a strategic overview of the command’s mission and its partnership-focused approach to security in Africa. STUTTGART, Germany – Senior fellows from the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies visited U.S….
