LESOTHO is set to become the epicenter of African culture and commerce this September as it prepares to host the inaugural ‘Africa Cultural Exchange and Trade Expo’ from 3 to 7 September 2025 in Maseru. The event, which promises to be a milestone in fostering continental unity, was officially unveiled during a recent press conference…
As the 2024 edition of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024 kicks off across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, we look back at the seven players who have claimed the prestigious Best Player of the Tournament award — an honour that has earned them a place in the CHAN Hall of Fame. Since its…
Patrick Nshizirungu, then 16 year-old boy from Rwanda, stepped onto a writhe court in 2015 that would change his life. What started as a chance to play basketball on school breaks turned into something much bigger. He went to the Giants of Africa (GOA) camp that summer, full of questions and hope, which turned out…
Cape Town — The U.S. administration eased its proposed tariffs on trade with several African countries, but charges of up to 30% will kick in on imports from four countries in the coming days. The biggest beneficiary of the Trump administration’s rethink of its policy since its initial announcement of new tariffs in April is…
Humanitarian Aid Cuts in Nigeria Mean 1,4 Million Face Food Shortages Drastic cuts to humanitarian aid in north-eastern Nigeria triggered alarm among aid agencies, who warn the reductions could strengthen Boko Haram by pushing desperate youth into militant recruitment. The World Food Programme (WFP), now out of resources, has been forced to stop food support…
This summer has had us out and about more than online, so the month’s list is short. Three of these offer more of a calming respite from the dog days of summer than boogie and celebration. Feels right to us. But, we start with a true standout from Paul Beaubrun, guaranteed to get you moving!…
Hyderabad, India — I’ve just returned from the east coast of India, where I saw for myself the harsh challenges that older people in artisanal fishing communities confront daily. I saw how the community elders — the keepers of marine traditions and the coastal environment — are being forsaken by climate policy and their governments….
Having shaped the treaty, Africa must capitalise on recent global momentum to benefit from a new era in ocean governance. In June, the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) culminated in an ambitious political declaration that marks a turning point for global ocean governance. The highlight was the progress made in adopting the Biodiversity Beyond…
Addis Ababa — The African Union Peace and Security Council strongly condemned the announcement of the establishment of a parallel government in Sudan by the “Tasseel” coalition led by the Rapid Support Forces, announcing its rejection of the move. In a press statement following its 1292nd meeting on July 29, 2025, the Council called on…
Some 80,000 children are estimated to be at high risk of cholera in West and Central Africa as the rainy season begins across the region, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Wednesday. “The heavy rains, widespread flooding, and the high level of displacement are all fuelling the risk of cholera transmission and putting the…
