Australia’s decision to restrict social media access for children under 16 has attracted global attention. Supporters argue that the measure is a necessary response to growing concerns about cyberbullying, harmful content, compulsive usage patterns and deteriorating adolescent mental health. Similar proposals are now being discussed in Europe and elsewhere. South Africa’s communications minister, Solly Malatsi…
Far beyond entertainment, sport has repeatedly demonstrated a unique ability to unite people across divisions of race, class, geography and generation. Arsenal’s 2025/26 Premier League triumph, alongside some of South Africa’s most iconic sporting moments, reveals how loyalty, belonging and shared celebration can foster social cohesion in an increasingly fragmented world. Sport is often dismissed…
The department can no longer be treated as peripheral – its new minister must have empathy and a deep knowledge of social welfare. Dear President Cyril Ramaphosa When a child is raped, neglected or abused and needs somewhere safe to go; when a woman and her children flee domestic violence in the middle of the…
The Global Social Squad ignites a diverse and talented group of 73 Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants with representation across 15 markets in four regions: North America, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Europe. These digital leaders create engaging, high-quality content, participate in global campaign activations, and share practical social media strategies with their communities and…
Addis Ababa — Leading African social media influencers attending the African Social Media Influencers Summit (ASMIS) 2026 in Addis Ababa said Ethiopia’s progress in infrastructure, technology, and cultural preservation offers valuable lessons for the rest of the continent. The summit has brought together prominent digital creators, media personalities, communication experts, and content producers from across…
Addis Ababa — Organizers of the upcoming African Social Media Influencers Summit (ASMIS) say the event will serve as a critical platform for African content creators to challenge negative portrayals of the continent and promote more balanced narratives about Africa. The summit, scheduled to take place in Addis Ababa from May 7 to 8, is…
Malabo — “It is always a joy to see places around the world where the Church is growing,” said Pope Leo XIV at a press conference on the flight from Luanda to Malabo in Equatorial Guinea, the last country on his first trip to Africa as Pope, where he was greeted with exuberant joy by…
On 8 April, the GPU held an emergency meeting with stakeholders from the media industry and civil society organisations to discuss the new regulations. Those present agreed that introducing a controlled registration and accreditation system would grant the government and the regulatory authority unlawful and arbitrary powers to decide who can and cannot practise journalism….
Global leaders, investors set to convene for Africa Social Impact Summit 2026 to mobilise capital for sustainable development as registration opens. The summit will bring together policymakers and investors to unlock Africa’s next growth frontier. The Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) returns in 2026 convening global leaders, investors, policymakers, philanthropists, private sector leaders and innovators…
NewsFeed Donald Trump unleashed a vulgar online tirade against Iran’s leaders as his deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz approaches. Published On 5 Apr 20265 Apr 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
