Pieter Nel, Sales Director – SADC for Sophos in South Africa. (Image: Supplied) Global cyber security leader Sophos has entered into a landmark partnership with Phishield, a specialist cyber insurance provider, to launch an integrated cyber protection and insurance solution across sub-Saharan Africa. The collaboration marks the first time in the region that proactive cyber…
The United States must stop ramping up sanctions against officials with the International Criminal Court (ICC), UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said on Thursday. His call comes a day after four more Court personnel – two judges and two deputy prosecutors – were slapped with sanctions in connection with efforts to investigate…
Terror attack survivors came together to bear witness at UN Headquarters on Thursday, emphasising that their voices must not be sidelined in shaping policy and driving efforts to prevent future atrocities. This year marks the eighth commemoration of the International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism. It serves to honour…
Uganda Reaches Controversial Resettlement Deal With U.S. Uganda reached an agreement with the U.S. to take in deportees from third countries who may not get asylum but are “reluctant” to go back to their own countries. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Vincent Bagiire Waiswa, said that the country will not accept people with criminal records…
TICAD 9 Yokohama Declaration “Co-create innovative solutions with Africa” 22nd August 2025 Introduction We, the Heads of State and Government and delegations of Japan and African Union Member States, together with representatives of Co-organizers, namely, the African Union Commission (AUC), the United Nations (UN), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the World Bank met…
Alex Okosi, MD of Google Africa. Search engine giant Google has begun rolling out the latest instalment of its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered search in SA, Kenya and Nigeria. Called AI Mode, the search capability is more intuitive and comprehensive, allowing users to ask nuanced and exploratory questions that would previously require multiple searches, says Google….
Today in Yokohama, Japan, the AUC Chairperson H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf had a constructive engagement with H.E. Dr. Akihiko Tanaka, President of @jica_direct_en on the sidelines of the #TICAD9 Summit. He commended JICA’s strategic partnership with the AU & its investments in Africa’s key economic & social sectors. The Chairperson & Dr. Tanaka reaffirmed their…
Brazil — THE BRICS list now includes eleven full members. Six other countries, namely Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE, Indonesia and Saudi Arabia joined the original founding countries, Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. In July 2025, Saudi Arabia formally became a full member, marking another milestone in the history of the alliance. South African…
Dar es Salaam — Tanzania has called on African trade unions to remain at the forefront in safeguarding workers’ rights while advancing inclusive economic growth across the continent. The call was made by Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office (Labour, Youth, Employment and Persons with Disability), Mr Ridhiwani Kikwete yesterday in Dar es…
All 55 million foreigners who hold visas for the United States are subject to continuous review, the State Department warned Thursday as President Donald Trump ramps up his crackdown on visas and immigration. “The Department’s continuous vetting includes all of the more than 55 million foreigners who currently hold valid US visas,” a State Department…
