Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, called for a renewed commitment to peace on Sunday as he marked 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks on his home country. The Chicago-born pope made his first public comments to commemorate 25 years since the attacks, speaking in English at the end of his traditional Sunday…
Netflix announced an expansive slate of local series and films to celebrate a decade of showcasing South African stories that supported more than 8,000 jobs through partnerships with over 30 local production companies. The slate was unveiled at a press showcase in Rosebank, Johannesburg, where Netflix executives, filmmakers and on-screen talent gathered to mark 10…
As multiple regions contend with unbearable heat, drought, wildfires and other extreme weather, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on Tuesday underlined the crucial need for stronger forecasts and early warning systems to protect lives and livelihoods. The UN agency said the past month was the second warmest July on record worldwide, according to the Copernicus…
Nairobi — ETHSafari is marking its fifth anniversary this year, celebrating its growth into one of Africa’s leading blockchain gatherings connecting the continent’s developers, entrepreneurs and communities with the global Web3 ecosystem. Founded after African blockchain leaders repeatedly encountered questions about the continent’s innovation ecosystem at international conferences, ETHSafari was created to showcase Africa’s blockchain…
AUTOBACS SEVEN Marks 10 Years of System Stability and Self-Funded Innovation with Rimini Street Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), the Software Support and Agentic AI ERP Company™ and the leading third-party support provider for Oracle, SAP and VMware software, today announced that AUTOBACS SEVEN Co., Ltd. celebrates its 10-year partnership with Rimini Street, marking a decade…
The World Health Organization (WHO) today marks the 25th anniversary of Research4Life, a public-private partnership that provides researchers, educators, health professionals and policy-makers in low- and middle-income countries with affordable or free access to scientific knowledge. The partnership has helped dramatically expand access to scientific knowledge for researchers, educators, health professionals and policy-makers in more…
TRANSPARENCY International Zimbabwe (TIZ) has called for stricter political finance laws and faster anti-corruption action as Zimbabwe joined the continent to mark Africa Anti-Corruption Day over the weekend. This year’s theme, “Scaling Up the Promotion of Integrity and Anti-Corruption Actions Across Africa,”calls for moving beyond commitments to concrete results, TIZ said. The organisation warned that…
US President Donald Trump’s speech included some of his political agenda but also honoured war veterans and American history.
As Uganda joins the rest of Africa to commemorate the 2026 Day of the African Child, child welfare advocates in Kabale District have called on parents, guardians, and communities to strengthen efforts to protect children from abuse, neglect, and harmful environments. The Day of the African Child is commemorated every June 16 in memory of…
The Young Political Leadership School Africa (YPLS Africa), a flagship program of Naymote Partners for Democratic Development, is pleased to announce the convening of its 13th Cohort and 10th Anniversary Edition, scheduled to take place from June 8-13, 2026, at the Royal Ambassador Hotel, Robertsfield Highway, Margibi County, Liberia. Held under the theme, “Empowering the…
