The U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran are focusing attention on the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow but strategically vital waterway in the region that serves as a key artery for global oil shipments. The passage of oil tankers and other commercial ships has all but halted in the strait, sparking concerns that a prolonged conflict in…
Nairobi — A new World Bank Group report finds that cost-effective and smart development investments, particularly in climate-smart agriculture, resilient cities, disaster risk management, and stronger institutions, could cut projected economic losses for Somalia by half and deliver more stable, productive jobs for its people. Launched today by the Government of Somalia and the World…
The matchup is set in North Carolina’s crucial Senate race, with Democratic former Gov. Roy Cooper and former Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley winning their primaries, NBC News projects. The North Carolina race will be central to this year’s battle for the Senate as Republicans defend their 53-47 majority. It’s a must-win race for…
African policymakers, business leaders, and development institutions have renewed calls for visa-free travel across the continent, describing the free movement of people as essential to unlocking Africa’s economic transformation under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The call was reinforced at a High-Level Symposium on Advancing a Visa-Free Africa for Economic Prosperity, co-convened by…
Spotify is expanding its suite of “DJ-style” features with a new update designed to eliminate jarring shifts between songs. Following the successful launch of custom transitions last year, the streaming giant is now rolling out Smart Reorder, a tool that automatically rearranges playlists based on musical theory and tempo. Read: The new Samsung Galaxy S26…
These are the key developments from day 1,459 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Listen to this article | 5 mins info Published On 22 Feb 202622 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Here is where things stand on Sunday, February 22: Fighting A Russian drone attack on Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region killed…
Addis Ababa — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has recognized institutions and individuals who played a central role in the successful hosting of the 39th African Union Summit and the Second Italy-Africa Summit. According to the ministry, the recognition ceremony brought together representatives of government offices, partner institutions, and volunteers who supported the organization of…
By Zuzana Schwidrowski and Omolola Mary Lipede ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Feb 19 2026 (IPS) – Africa is home to approximately 160 million adolescent girls aged 10 to 19 (according to 2022 data by the United Nations Population Division). They embody the energy, creativity, and potential of the continent. It is undeniable that The Africa We…
President Cyril Ramaphosa. Image: GCIS President Cyril Ramaphosa’s state of the nation address on Thursday evening covered vast ground, from the deployment of the military to combat gang violence in the Western Cape and Gauteng to a national water crisis committee modelled on the energy crisis response. But buried within the wide-ranging speech were several…
These are the key developments from day 1,449 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Listen to this article | 6 mins info Published On 12 Feb 202612 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Here is where things stand on Thursday, February 12: Fighting Ukraine’s capital Kyiv came under Russian missile attack early on…
