Tunisian government cracks down on civil society groups

The Tunisian government has systematically cracked down on civil society groups and their members since 2024, effectively shutting down much of the vibrant civic space that emerged after the 2011 revolution. This is according to a Human Rights Watch report released on Wednesday. The rights organis…

16th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion kicks off

Researchers, policymakers and safety experts from more than 80 countries are gathering in Cape Town for the 16th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion under the theme, "Ubuntu: United for a Safer Future." The conference is being held in Africa for the first time in two decades…

Journalists called to strive for understanding

Former South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, Thami Mseleku, says journalists should strive to understand the wider context behind the stories they report. Mseleku was speaking at the MTN Media Innovation Summit at the University of Johannesburg. The two-day summit is exploring the evolving r…

Zambia’s President takes oath of office for second term

Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has been sworn in for a second term following his re-election in the August 13, 2026, Presidential election. He has pledged to prioritise economic growth, job creation and social development during his new term in office. In his inauguration address, Hichilema…

Climate change: food

As Africa grapples with climate change, one of the biggest questions is no longer just about the environment, it is about food on our tables. Climate shocks are making farming more unpredictable, affecting production, food prices, jobs and the livelihoods of millions of people across the continent.…

South Africa marks National Arbor Week

As South Africa marks National Arbor Week from September 1 to 7, the focus is on something often taken for granted: trees and the role they play in cities and communities. September is recognised as Arbor Month, with this year's theme, "My Tree, My Oxygen, Plant Yours Today", highlighting tree plan…

South Africa's local government race powers up

South Africa’s race for local government power is officially taking shape, with more than 142 000 candidates entering the contest for just over 10 000 councillor seats. The Electoral Commission has announced that 142 072 candidates were nominated before last Friday’s deadline to contest 10 526 sea…

Chinese President in Egypt for two-day visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping is in Egypt for a rare two-day visit, as both countries navigate growing tensions in the Middle East and the risk of US sanctions linked to Iran. China is a major buyer of Iranian oil, while Egypt remains a key US partner and an important diplomatic player in the region…

Kenyan farmers turn to worms and insect larvae to combat soil degradation

Kenyan farmers are turning to an unlikely ally in the fight against soil degradation: worms and insect larvae. Red worms and black soldier fly larvae are being used to convert organic waste into organic fertiliser, offering farmers a potentially cheaper and more sustainable alternative to chemical …

South African provinces join forces to boost tourism through collaboration and digital innovation

As South Africa prepares for Tourism Month in September, the provinces of Northern Cape, Free State and Eastern Cape have come together to explore how collaboration and digital innovation can help grow the tourism sector. Officials from the three provinces launched the Tri-Provincial Tourism Month…