The ADF’s resilience stems from kidnapping economies, forced recruitment and governance failures that military operations cannot address alone. Multiple blows continue to shatter security in war-torn eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with the deadly Ebola outbreak adding to the Congo River Alliance (AFC)/M23 conflict and stalled peace processes. Meanwhile, the Islamic State-aligned Allied…
The president says growing trade and investment ties between Nigeria and France must now deliver concrete economic benefits, including jobs, industries, infrastructure and expanded private sector investment. President Bola Tinubu says the growing economic relationship between Nigeria and France must now translate into tangible development outcomes, as trade between both countries reached $4.7 billion in…
A draft United Nations Security Council resolution calling for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz has gained 112 co-sponsors, according to diplomatic sources, underscoring the breadth of global concern over the closure of one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes. The resolution, tabled by Bahrain and the United States, seeks to protect…
Admyt CEO Kfir Rusin. (Picture supplied) More South Africans are opting for ticketless parking methods at malls or commercial buildings, says Admyt, a Cape Town-headquartered digital parking platform. The company now has over 600 000 registered vehicles on its mobile and web-based platform. It says since inception in 2015, it has expanded its footprint across…
Alexander Manzyuk | Reuters Oil prices turned lower on Thursday shortly after Brent crude notched a four-year high on a report that the U.S. military would brief President Donald Trump on potential action against Iran. Axios reported that the U.S. Central Command was set to present Trump plans for a possible military action against Iran,…
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…
Washington DC — Sub-Saharan Africa’s economies entered 2026 with significant momentum. The region had notched its fastest growth rate in 10 years–4.5 percent in 2025–buoyed by reduced macroeconomic imbalances, rising investment levels, and a generally supportive external environment. Countries such as Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, and Rwanda led the charge, with growth exceeding 6 percent….
Malaria, a life-threatening disease spread to humans by some types of mosquitoes, is preventable and curable. The World Malaria Report 2025 shows that in 2024, there were an estimated 282 million malaria cases and 610,000 malaria deaths in 80 countries. Africa carries a disproportionately high share of the global malaria burden. In 2024, Africa accounted…
Addis Ababa — Addis Ababa is fast emerging as a focal point for Africa’s digital transformation, as momentum builds toward the highly anticipated African Social Media Influencers Summit 2026. A high-level stakeholders’ consultative meeting has set a bold and strategic tone for the summit, positioning Ethiopia’s capital as a key platform for amplifying Africa’s voice…
Open AI CEO Sam Altman speaks during a talk session with SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son at an event titled “Transforming Business through AI” in Tokyo, on Feb. 3, 2025. Tomohiro Ohsumi | Getty Images With Anthropic gaining momentum in the booming AI market, OpenAI sent a memo to investors this week slamming its chief…
