Children around the world are at greater risk from disease, malnutrition and violence due to a sharp rise in attacks on water and sanitation systems. Now UNICEF is calling on conflict parties, governments and humanitarian actors to treat those systems as life-saving civilian infrastructure.

A museum dedicated to Moroccan Jewish culture has officially opened its doors to the public in Fez, a city which was a center of culture, learning and spirituality since the ninth century

Kenya’s second President, Daniel arap Moi, promised that Kanu, would govern the country for 100 years. By PATRICK MAYOYO newsdesk@eyewitness.africa When Kenya’s second President, Daniel arap Moi, retired from politics ahead of the 2002 General Election, he reportedly predicted that the independence ruling party, Kanu, would govern the country for 100 years. More than two decades later, although Kanu has lost its formal grip on the presidency, the political networks, personalities and power structures associated with its 39-year rule remain firmly embedded in Kenya’s political establishment. As the country approaches the 2027 General Election, a fundamental question arises: will Generation Z and the millennials finally dismantle this enduring political order, or will they once again find themselves voting for a new administration dominated by familiar faces from the Kanu era? The answer could determine the direction the political future the country will take. The defeat of Kanu in...

2026 UN Biodiversity Conference venue in Yerevan, Armenia. PHOTO/IUCN. By PATRICK MAYOYO newsdesk@africaeconews.co.ke The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has welcomed a series of landmark decisions aimed at accelerating global efforts to halt biodiversity loss, following the conclusion of the 2026 United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP17) in Yerevan, Armenia, while warning that insufficient funding and slow implementation continue to threaten the achievement of international conservation targets by 2030. The two-week conference, which concluded on 31 October, delivered important progress towards implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF), including stronger recognition of the contributions of Indigenous Peoples and local communities, local and regional governments, women, young people, businesses and other non-state actors. IUCN welcomed the strengthened recognition of Indigenous Peoples and local communities, sub-national governm...

Two thousand tonnes of waste are dumped every day at the Dandora landfill site in the Kenyan capital Nairobi. An army of workers then rush in to recover recyclable materials, putting their own health at risk in the process. But however hard these unsung environmental heroes work, only 7 percent of the plastic can be recycled. Our correspondents report.

South Africa's African National Congress party could face its worst-ever election result on Friday with about a third of support after 80 percent of the votes from local government polls counted. Final results are expected by Sunday. 

Specno’s Joshua Harvey explains how clearer delivery costs, reliable mobile checkout and better after-sales support can help South African retailers reach first-time online buyers.

Mohamed Moniem of ALX Africa argues that local expertise, continuous learning and pathways for junior talent are essential to turning Africa’s AI investment into lasting value.

Southern Kaduna: Words, Wounds and an Allegation Without a Record Record under review: Channels Television, Dec. 2016 · The ICIR, Jan. 13 and June 7, 2017 · Reuters via Arab News, Feb. 7, 2019 · Premium Times, Sept. 7, 2026 · ThisDay, Sept. 8, 2026 · Sahara Reporters, Sept. 4, 2026 Part 12 examines the […]

Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa said on Thursday that the state will write laws to protect residents from data centers, and that the industry should stop expanding until those protections exist, citing the toll the facilities take on rural communities. Data centers have moved into mostly rural counties where no rules protect residents, Hinojosa said in […]