AU marks Africa Day 2025 with a call for justice, unity
This year’s theme, “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations,” honours the memory of those who suffered under slavery
Ramaphosa gains from US showdown
South African President’s conduct with Trump reminded South Africans of his diplomatic pedigree, and of his importance to the country’s rules-based order
US ‘concerned’ over activists’ treatment in Tanzania
The US Bureau of African Affairs said on X it was “deeply concerned by reports of the mistreatment” of Atuhaire and Mwangi
Armed gangs kill dozens in Nigeria
A local state governor said “scores” of people had been killed in the attacks, which also saw homes and properties destroyed. Northeast
Children die as USAID aid cuts snap a lifeline
Trump administration cut more than 90% of USAID’s foreign aid contracts and $60 billion in overall assistance around the world. Programs serving
Digital School expands Africa footprint
UAE-led initiative drives regional collaboration, youth empowerment through digital education The Digital School, a flagship initiative of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
UAE, Uganda forge closer ties
President of Uganda received H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed; both countries have deepened ties with strategic agreements in energy, investment and digital
S Africa’s equity pitch
Steenhuisen was delivering the opening address at the three-day meet ahead of the G20 leaders’ summit towards the end of the year.
Guterres pitches for Sudan peace
In a meeting in Cairo with UN Secretary-General’s envoy to Sudan Ramtane Lamamra on Wednesday, he stressed the pan-Arab body’s “firm stance
EYE-CATCHING
Aircrafts perform during the South African Air Force (SAAF) Museum Airshow in Pretoria, South Africa. The annual SAAF Museum Airshow took place