A conference on financing the African Union’s peace efforts will be held in Paris by the end of this year, French President Emmanuel Macron said while on a visit to Ethiopia. Macron has been in Africa on a five-day visit this week, including for a two-day economic summit in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi. On Wednesday,…
The UN says the use of drones is making the conflict more dangerous. Divided by fighting, desperate for peace. Three years of conflict in Sudan have caused one of the worst humanitarian crises in recent times. The UN says 14 million people have been displaced. Nearly half of Sudan is facing acute hunger. And more…
Israel continues to violate a ‘ceasefire’ agreed to in October with hundreds more killed across the Strip. Published On 9 May 20269 May 2026 A Palestinian man has been killed, and several others injured, after an Israeli drone strike targeted a motorcycle west of the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza, amid Israel’s continued violations…
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe — African countries are exploring ways to tax high-earning individuals as the continent seeks to expand its revenue collection amid what experts say is a growing gulf between rich and poor. The numbers are staggering. According to Oxfam, “the richest 5 percent in Africa now hold nearly USD 4 trillion in wealth, more…
Global efforts to combat viral hepatitis are delivering measurable progress in reducing infections and deaths, but the disease remains a major global health challenge, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) report released today at the World Hepatitis Summit. Viral hepatitis B and C – the two infections responsible for 95% of hepatitis-related deaths…
Malaria is one of the deadliest yet preventable diseases in the world. In 2024, it was estimated to claim about 610,000 lives, according to the World Health Organization. Africa bears the brunt of this burden, accounting for 95% of global cases and deaths. Children under five are especially affected, with roughly one child dying every minute. The disease is estimated to cost Africa…
Professor Blade Nzimande, science, technology and innovation minister. With the latest datasets showing signs of regression in some areas of South Africa’s science, technology and innovation (STI) system, minister professor Blade Nzimande has unveiled 41 new research chairs. Established through the South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI), research chairs are intended to contribute and support…
Nigeria has stepped up efforts to host the African Union (AU) African Monetary Institute (AMI), signalling a renewed push toward deeper monetary cooperation and financial integration across the continent, as preparations intensify for the institute’s planned take-off in September 2026. The renewed commitment was reinforced on the sidelines of the ongoing IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings…
President Trump says leaders of Israel and Lebanon will speak Thursday, as Washington pushes to ease hostilities after the rivals’ first direct talks in decades on Tuesday. “Trying to get a little breathing room between Israel and Lebanon,” Mr. Trump said late Wednesday on his Truth Social platform, apparently referring to the meeting held in…
Digital tools are changing the way countries manage everything from tracking refugees to caring for the elderly. But as nations gather at the UN this week to discuss the future of our population growth, two major hurdles are taking centre stage: a lack of funding and a widening gap between those who have access to…
