To date, 960 CCTV cameras have been installed in strategic areas across Gauteng. (Image source: 123RF) The Gauteng Provincial Government is at odds with the Democratic Alliance (DA) over the functionality of the R124 million closed circuit television (CCTV) camera network installed across the province. The CCTV cameras form part of the Gauteng Provincial Government’s…
A truck drives past an ADNOC Gas a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company facility in Abu Dhabi on March 3, 2026. Ryan Lim | AFP | Getty Images The United Arab Emirates’ decision to leave OPEC and OPEC+ was based on the country’s economic vision and not on politics, the country’s energy…
President Museveni has called on African political parties to prioritise wealth creation, science, technology, and job creation if the continent is to overcome poverty and safeguard its independence. The President made the remarks during a fraternal dinner organised by the National Resistance Movement Secretariat at Kampala Serena Hotel following his inauguration earlier in the day….
NewsFeed Students from Venezuela’s leading universities blocked the main highway in Caracas to demand the immediate release of political prisoners. Demonstrators said more than 450 people remain imprisoned despite government promises of amnesty and reconciliation. Published On 14 May 202614 May 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd Al Jazeera on…
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks to media as he reacts to the local Council Election results at AFC Wimbledon on May 9, 2026 in London, England. Alishia Abodunde | Getty Images News | Getty Images British Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to “face up to the big challenges” facing the U.K. in a make-or-break…
Dear Fellow Africans: The African Union joins the global community in commemorating World Press Freedom Day 2026, observed annually on 3 May, marking the anniversary of the Windhoek Declaration of 1991, a landmark affirmation of the essential role of a free, independent, and pluralistic press in advancing democracy and sustainable development. This year’s theme, “Shaping…
Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, who came third and fourth respectively in the last elections, switch parties.
Embattled ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, during a recent political rally. PHOTO/UGC. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] As I watch the ongoing political realignments unfold, I can’t help but reflect on one powerful, resounding truth: the young people of Kenya have spoken, and they have chosen their leader. When Edwin…
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, A huge increase in Pakistan’s fuel import bill from $300 to $800 billion is putting more pressure on the economy. Published On 30 Apr 202630 Apr 2026 The most serious fuel price shock to hit Pakistan in more than half a century threatens to unleash a flood of cascading crises that could…
Nairobi — Principal Secretary for Medical Services Ouma Oluga has called for sustained policy leadership and political commitment to strengthen primary healthcare systems in Kenya and across Africa. Dr Oluga was speaking during a high-level panel at the World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2026, held at the United Nations Office at Nairobi, where discussions focused…
