Following the Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) Executive Committee’s unanimous decision on 29 October 2026 to return to the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (“AFCON”) taking place every two years, CAF has issued an Amendment Notice to the Commercial Rights Invitation to Tender (“ITT”) published on 23 July 2026, for the appointment of Commercial Rights…
Zimbabwe has dropped four places to 14th in the latest assessment of Digital Rights and Inclusion in Africa. The ranking comes from the 2025 Digital Rights and Inclusion in Africa Report, known as Londa, the most comprehensive continental assessment to date, covering 29 African countries across Central, East, North, South and West Africa. Compiled by…
The owners of Elvis Presley’s music have sued Anthropic for allegedly using his copyrighted lyrics without permission to train its AI models and generating infringing versions of his songs. In a lawsuit filed Friday, Authentic Brands Group, the licensing platform that controls Presley’s intellectual property — along with other companies, trusts and individuals who own…
COP17 | UN biodiversity talks enter critical phase as delegates clash over funding and indigenous rights From L-R: CBD Deputy Executive Secretary Jihyun Lee; Christine Estrada, CBD Secretariat; and COP 17 President Hambardzum Matevosyan, Minister of Environment, Armenia. PHOTO/ IISD/ENB – Mike Muzurakis. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] As the 2026 United Nations Biodiversity Conference entered…
Demonstrators gathered on the sixth anniversary of a near-total abortion ban imposed by Poland’s highest court. By AFP and The Associated Press Published On 23 Oct 202623 Oct 2026 Thousands of people have protested in more than 20 towns and cities across Poland, calling for access to free and legal abortion services. Demonstrators gathered on…
Most people do not expect to need legal advice to deal with their employer. But then a disciplinary notice lands in their inbox, a salary deduction appears on their payslip, or they are suddenly told that their employment is ending. Knowing your rights and having accurate advice is key to navigating these difficult moments. Labour…
Geneva — United Nations Human Rights Chief Volker Türk spoke with pride on Friday for global human rights when he “warmly” congratulated South African Navi Pillay for winning the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for those who fight for the rights of others. “This is a proud moment for the global human rights movement. I warmly…
The legacy of enslavement and colonialism continues to shape the lives of Africans and people of African descent, UN human rights chief Volker Türk said on Thursday, calling for urgent action to deliver reparatory justice beyond financial compensation. Over 30 million people were violently uprooted from Africa and condemned to a life of slavery. Yet…
Nairobi — United Nations human rights chief Volker Türk has warned that racial discrimination continues to shape access to jobs, healthcare, housing and justice for Africans and people of African descent, calling for reparatory justice to confront the enduring effects of slavery and colonialism. Türk said systemic racism was being reinforced by institutions, economic inequalities…
Mayor Zohran Mamdani says agents fired at a car with a child inside; DHS says the man was an arrest target. Published On 9 Oct 20269 Oct 2026 An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent has shot a man in the Marble Hill neighbourhood of New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said, calling the incident…
