President Donald Trump has welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington, praising what he called their “truly great friendship” as the two leaders opened talks focused on trade, Taiwan, Iran and artificial intelligence.

South Africans in Pretoria are hoping to have cooked up a new Guinness World Record. Hundreds gathered on Thursday to fire up their grills and attempt the largest simultaneous barbecue ever recorded.

The 2017 Maina Kiai decision remains highly relevant. In that landmark judgment, the Court of Appeal held that presidential results declared by constituency returning officers are final. PHOTO/UGC. By PATRICK MAYOYO The High Court’s recent decision upholding the national tallying and verification of presidential election results has reignited one of the most consequential constitutional debates in Kenya’s democratic journey: where exactly does the authority to determine presidential election results begin and end? I have followed this debate closely, not merely as a citizen interested in electoral governance but also as a journalist who has spent years reporting on democracy, accountability and public institutions. On September 22, the High Court dismissed petitions filed by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah and opposition leaders led by Kalonzo Musyoka and Rigathi Gachagua. The petitioners had challenged the role of the national tallying centre, arguing that presidential results declare...

Pope Leo at his Weekly General Audience in St Peter’s Square. PHOTO/VATICAN. By PATRICK MAYOYO Millions of Catholics gathered in churches across the world today to celebrate Sunday Mass, hearing a powerful message centred on God’s mercy, forgiveness, generosity and the value of every human life regardless of status, achievement or past mistakes. The readings proclaimed in parishes from Africa and Europe to Asia, the Americas and Oceania challenged believers to turn back to God, trust in His wisdom and embrace a spirit of gratitude rather than envy. The liturgy opened with a reading from the Book of Isaiah in which God invites people to seek Him while He is near and abandon sinful ways. The prophet delivers a message of hope, assuring worshippers that God is always ready to forgive those who sincerely repent. At the same time, the reading reminds humanity that God’s thinking is far beyond human understanding. “My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways,” the ...

In tonight's edition, Tigrayans in northern Ethiopia start panic buying supplies in the rush to stock up amidst fears that months of tensions have  finally tipped over into full-blown conflict. Also, power cuts return to Senegal. And Yemis Alade, the Nigerian  superstar,  is out with a new album and speaks to   France 24.

Repeated power and water outages, long queues for bottled water, and poultry farms destroyed by the heat: millions of Tunisians were affected by water and electricity shortages over the summer. Our Observers say this is the result of years of underinvestment. The water shortage eased in late August when authorities sent millions of bottles of water to stores, but many are concerned the same thing could happen next summer.

Two South African creative entrepreneurs explain how to move from hobby to income, covering startup costs, pricing, customer acquisition, digital sales and the challenges of scaling.

South Africa’s tourism sector is growing, but many SMEs lack the working capital needed to execute contracts. New figures show how payment delays and upfront costs can exclude smaller suppliers.

By Prof. MarkAnthony Nze After Glomar: The Limits Howell Left Intact Record in focus — ECF No. 48, Memorandum Opinion (April 8, 2025). This overview examines that opinion’s reasoning and limits; later proceedings require their own records. Judge Beryl A. Howell’s April 8, 2025 opinion did not end the federal records dispute over Bola Ahmed […]

Donald Trump greeted Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday evening, personally welcoming the Chinese president to Washington for a state visit heavy on ceremony and light on expected substance, marking Xi’s first trip to the US capital in more than a decade. Trump’s arrival greeting was itself a marker of the occasion’s stakes: […]