Public hearings into Zimbabwe's Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 have now concluded

The public hearings into Zimbabwe's Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 have now concluded, marking the end of a key consultation phase in the country's constitutional reform process. The hearings, which were conducted across all ten provinces, ran from 30 March to 2 April 2026 and allowed citizen…

SA's BMA ensures no illegal crossing on borders

South Africa's (SA) Border Management Authority (BMA) is beefing up security to ensure no illegal crossing on the borderline with Mozambique. The authority says it is also using technology to improve operations and speed up processing times at theLebombo Border Gate between SA and Mozambique. They…

Burkina Faso military with its allied militias and an Al Qaeda-linked armed group have killed more than 1,800 civilians

The Burkina Faso military with its allied militias and an Al Qaeda-linked armed group have killed more than 1,800 civilians and forcibly displaced tens of thousands since 2023, this is according to the Human Rights Watch  report released today (Thursday). The atrocities, including the government's…

SA's government has moved to calm tensions following recent violent scenes in the Eastern Cape

South Africa's (SA) government has moved to calm tensions following recent violent scenes in the Eastern Cape linked to a controversial so-called Igbo king coronation. Cabinet says it is engaging diplomatic channels while reaffirming that foreign nationals who are in the country legally are welcome…

UNHCR, this week warned that trauma of mass displacement, humanitarian supply chain disruptions throughout the world

The United Nations Human Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), this week warned that trauma of mass displacement and humanitarian supply chain disruptions throughout the world, are among the devastating impacts of the war raging in the Middle East. UNHCR's representative in Syria, Asseer Al-Madaien, …

Oppostion in Zimbabwe withdraws from public consultations on Constitution Amendment Bill

Opposition groups in Zimbabwe have announced their withdrawal from the ongoing public consultations on the Constitution Amendment Bill No. 3, citing violent scenes during hearings in Harare. Parties including the Democratic Change Party (DCP), Citizens Democratic Front (CDF), and the National Cons…

Save the Children Somalia warns of deepening humanitarian crisis

Save the Children is warning of a deepening humanitarian crisis in Somalia, as soaring food, fuel, and water prices push millions closer to hunger, due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. I n the capital, Mogadishu, fuel prices have surged by as much as 150% in just one month, driving up t…

Tensions in the Middle East continues

Tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate, with Iran rejecting claims by US president Donald Trump that it had sought a ceasefire. Instead, Tehran maintains that the conflict will continue until accountability and compensation are secured. As the situation unfolds, the ripple effects are be…

Intense rainfall in Kenya causes severe flooding

Intense rainfall in Kenya since early March has caused severe flooding, leading to at least 110 deaths and significant displacement, particularly in Nairobi and western regions. Over 30 counties are affected, with thousands displaced, homes destroyed, and critical infrastructure, including roads a…

Diabetes - a new form of denialism

In a recent opinion piece, Dr Patrick Ngassa Piotie, Chairperson of the Diabetes Alliance, warns of what he describes as a new form of denialism, drawing parallels with the country's past response to HIV/AIDS. He argues that failure to act decisively on diabetes could have devastating consequences…