A six-month-old girl was buried in Bunia on Friday, another victim of the DRC’s Ebola outbreak. Her tiny coffin serving as a reminder of the severity of the epidemic, which continues to spread in Ituri province.

Spreading violence and impunity for perpetrators is undermining religious freedom in Nigeria, a United Nations Special Rapporteur told a press conference in Abuja on Friday.

Veteran banker and governance expert, Mr Alfred Anekeya Mang’ula. PHOTO/UGC. By OUR CORRESPONDENT Veteran banker and governance expert, Mr Alfred Anekeya Mang’ula, has formally declared his interest in contesting for the Kakamega Senate seat in the forthcoming 2027 General Election, setting the stage for what is expected to be a closely watched political race in the county. Mr Mang’ula, a seasoned professional in the banking and insurance sector, is expected to embark on a series of consultative engagements across Kakamega County’s constituencies in the coming months. The meetings, according to his campaign team, will help shape his policy agenda in line with the constitutional mandate of a Senator in Kenya. The current Kakamega Senator, Dr Bonny Khalwale, has already indicated interest in contesting the gubernatorial seat in 2027, potentially opening up a competitive succession race for the senatorial position. Since the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya (2010), Kenya ...

Sea-level rise along African coasts from 1999 to 2025 exceeds the global average of 3.6 mm per year in several regions. PHOTO/WMO. By PATRICK MAYOYO Extreme weather and climate-related events affected at least 13 million people and led to over 3,000 reported deaths in Africa in 2025, with knock-on effects across all sectors of the economy and society, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The continent is struggling to cope with the impacts, and only 40% of countries have multi-hazard early warning systems which are needed to save lives and livelihoods. However, there are encouraging signs that improved collaboration between meteorological services, disaster management agencies and local authorities, as well as advances in climate services like seasonal forecasts, is strengthening preparedness and response capabilities. The State of the Climate in Africa 2025 provides a consolidated regional assessment, with authoritative information on key clima...

After two decades of delays, the colossal trans-Saharan gas megaproject to export Nigerian gas to Europe via Niger and Algeria is back in the spotlight with this month's announcement that construction of the Algerian section had rebegun. The pipeline, once completed, could fundamentally reshape Europe's energy map.  

In tonight's programme, WHO warns despite efforts, Ebola outbreak is accelerating rapidly. Also in Sudan, more than 1,000 civilians have been killed in drone strikes sincce the beginning of the year. And 'Africa now' pops up at the Galeries Lafayette showcasing African designers.

In this thought-provoking article, Inamangwe Mtumtum explores the growing imposter syndrome faced by strategists working in an increasingly uncertain world. Against the backdrop of South Africa's economic challenges, unemployment, rising living costs, and shifting consumer behaviour, the article argues that brands must move beyond superficial empathy and embrace authenticity, accountability, and a deeper understanding of consumers navigating complex realities.

Learn how to prepare and win South African electrical maintenance tenders with clear guidelines on documentation, safety certificates, and pricing.

Danny Danon told a senior United Nations official to be quiet. Twice. In public. At a hearing meant to mark progress against sexual violence in conflict. Israel’s ambassador to the U.N. used Friday’s session in New York not to discuss the day’s stated purpose, but to demand the resignation of Pramila Patten, the U.N. envoy […]

Bolivian troops began clearing road blockades Saturday under emergency powers signed by President Rodrigo Paz — less than a day after his government said it had resolved the very crisis those troops are now being sent to end. The contradiction sits at the center of Bolivia’s weekend. On Friday, Paz signed an agreement with the […]