The climate transition is not only a developmental goal for South Africa, but a matter of survival for humanity and the globe. This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, who chaired the virtual inaugural meeting of the newly elected Presidential Climate Commission on Friday. “Climate change is an existential threat to the future of humanity…
Amid deadly drought, humanitarian organizations forced to drastically scale back services due to funding cuts A new report from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) confirms that hunger across Somalia is rising sharply following 4 consecutive seasons of failed rains and steep humanitarian funding cuts. An estimated 4.8 million people were facing Crisis-level or worse acute food insecurity in January, with that number projected to rise to 6.5 million between February and…
The report was presented by the House Committees on Appropriations and Foreign Affairs at the White House on Monday. A US Congress report has called for a comprehensive security cooperation to protect Nigerian Christians from terrorists, doubling down on the false claim by US officials of Christian genocide in Nigeria. The report described Nigeria as…
Cape Town — The Trump administration is canceling humanitarian aid programs it previously identified as lifesaving, according to an internal State Department email obtained by The Atlantic. The new round of cuts will reportedly end all U.S. humanitarian funding in seven African countries — Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Malawi, Mali, Niger, Somalia, and Zimbabwe — in what officials describe…
The government of Malawi has announced a fresh investigation into the Chikangawa military plane crash that claimed the life of former Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima and eight others in June 2024. Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Charles Mhango revealed the decision in Parliament on Tuesday while presenting a progress report on the investigations…
Africa stands at a defining moment in its educational journey. With the continent’s youthful population projected to double by 2050, education is not just a developmental imperative but the most powerful lever for shaping Africa’s future in the global economy. Yet, Africa’s education systems face critical challenges—ranging from outdated curricula and skills mismatches to limited…
More and more countries – and former SA President Jacob Zuma – are backing Rabat’s plan for autonomy for Western Sahara. Former South African President Jacob Zuma’s visit to Morocco and endorsement of its continued occupation of Western Sahara as an autonomous region, have rekindled debate about this contentious and ongoing issue. Zuma, who now…
Dar es Salaam — THE government has banned non-citizens from engaging in 15 types of business activities, following rising concerns over the growing presence of foreign traders in local markets. The government ban aims at protecting local entrepreneurs and ensuring that small-scale business opportunities remain accessible to Tanzanian citizens. The decision was formalised through Government…
Professor Firoz Cachalia has been sworn in as the new Minister of Police during a ceremony held at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Friday. “In terms of the powers vested in me by Section 91(3)(c) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996, I have decided to appoint the following person as…
The ocean comprises 70% of the planet and has a profound impact on all life on Earth. It regulates the global climate, produces most of the oxygen we breathe, absorbs carbon dioxide, and supports a vast network of life that sustains ecosystems and our planet’s life support. It also acts as the largest ‘carbon sink’, a vital buffer…