One of the most troubling issues confronting the African continent today is the forced eviction and persecution of black African migrants in South Africa. Following the June 30 quit notice issued by self-styled South African vigilantes to black African migrants, several countries, including Nigeria, have begun evacuating their citizens from the former apartheid enclave. This…
Nairobi — The question has followed African football for decades. Every four years, the World Cup arrives wrapped in optimism across the continent, only to end more often than not in familiar disappointment. Early exits, narrow margins, and the lingering sense of “what if” have defined the narrative. But 2026 feels different. With a record…
Resolution 62/27 on “Human rights and neglected tropical diseases” was adopted today by the Human Rights Council (HRC) at its sixty-second session in Geneva. The first ever HRC resolution dedicated to all neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) was adopted by consensus, after being put forward by six African countries where the burden of NTDs is significant;…
Landmark resolution championed by a core group of African Member States led by Malawi 07 July, 2026 – Geneva, Switzerland – In a landmark moment for global health and human rights, African countries spearheaded the first-ever resolution adopted by the United Nations Human Rights Council today, formally recognizing the profound and inseparable links between human…
In June, The New Times argued that open skies should become Africa’s next great economic reform. Few would disagree. More flights, greater competition and easier movement of people are indispensable to trade, tourism and investment. The economic case has long been settled. The more pressing question is why, over two decades since African states adopted…
Fertility rates are falling worldwide not because young people are rejecting marriage, children or family life but because many are facing economic and housing constraints. That’s among the findings of a major new survey by the UN reproductive and sexual health agency, UNFPA, which also challenges myths surrounding the so-called “global baby bust”. The Demographic…
With fewer than five years left to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a new UN report says sustained investment and international cooperation have improved billions of lives, but warns that governments must urgently accelerate action if the goals are to be met by their 2030 deadline. The findings come from the 2026 SDG Progress…
Policing is the cornerstone of peace, said top UN officials ahead of the fifth UN Chiefs of Police Summit, which begins on Tuesday. Key takeaways Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn for the latest headlines The two-day summit brings together ministers, chiefs of police and senior representatives of policing organizations to discuss how UN policing…
Ghana Postpones South Africa’s Ramaphosa Visit Amid Xenophobia Row Ghana has postponed a planned August visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa amid rising diplomatic tensions over anti-foreigner protests in South Africa. According to Ghanaian officials, the visit was deferred because of the current climate surrounding xenophobia, following the repatriation of hundreds of Ghanaian…
The government says 78,112 Zimbabwean nationals have returned from South Africa since May amid fears of xenophobic attacks following threats by anti-migrant pressure groups. The returnees comprise 21,291 people repatriated through government-assisted arrangements and 56,832 who funded their own journeys home, Information Minister Zhemu Soda said on Tuesday. The repatriation exercise was launched on May…
