Traditional leaders from Uganda and Nigeria have opened discussions on how cultural institutions can help build stronger connections among African communities, preserve shared heritage and contribute to peace and development. The high-level cultural engagement, held at Hotel Africana in Kampala, brought together Emorimor Paul Sande Etomeileng Emolot, the Iteso cultural leader; Juliet Akaliait Among; and…
The Steering Committee meeting, which was held from 17 – 18 September, assessed attacks on media freedom, violations of journalists’ labour rights and the growing economic pressures facing journalists and news media organisations. Members examined conditions in specific countries and regions, stressing the need for concrete action to defend journalists’ rights and safeguard journalism. The…
Washington — A sweeping Russia sanctions bill overcame opposition in the House on Wednesday, after many Democrats expressed concern that it would expand President Trump’s tariff authorities. The House passed the bill in a 262 to 159 vote on the final day that the lower chamber is in session before lawmakers leave Washington until after…
Vessels transiting through the Gulf of Oman are pictured off the coast of Muscat on July 25, 2026. (Photo by AFP via Getty Images) / – | Afp | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump plans to meet Gulf leaders on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York next Tuesday to…
HONG KONG — Urgent calls for a slowdown in the development of artificial intelligence may cite a grave threat to humanity, but China says the warnings are instead aimed at slowing its progress as America’s rival superpower. Beijing on Monday dismissed the intervention from U.S. tech leaders as “fearmongering” and part of a “Cold War…
More than 2,000 African and global business leaders plus heads of state will gather in New York on September 20–21 for Unstoppable Africa, flagship event of the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI). Convened by UN Secretary-General António Guterres and H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, and organized and coordinated by the…
Africa must develop a new generation of purposeful leaders and stronger institutions if it is to break a cycle of governance failures that continues to undermine the continent’s development ambitions, speakers at the Africa Mindset Reset Forum have said. The issue took centre stage during a presidential panel on Tuesday, August 25, bringing together President…
African heads of state, former presidents, senior policymakers and business leaders are gathering in Kigali for the Africa Mindset Reset Forum, which will discuss how the continent can strengthen governance, institutions and execution to accelerate development. The two-day gathering, which begins on Tuesday, August 25, is being hosted by the African School of Governance (ASG)…
President Paul Kagame has called for greater accountability among African leaders, arguing that national sovereignty should not shield governments from scrutiny when they fail to deliver for their people. Kagame made the remarks on Tuesday, August 25, during a presidential panel at the Africa Mindset Reset Forum in Kigali, where he said Africa’s development challenge…
– Fubara, NBA president charge lawyers to defend rule of law, judicial independence Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt Former Liberian President George Weah has warned African leaders against undermining democracy through political manipulation, pressure on the judiciary and the weakening of institutions, saying an elected leader can become a tyrant if he governs without respect…
