WFP warns South Sudan facing catastrophic hunger crisis

The United Nations World Food Programme, or WFP, has warned that South Sudan is facing an increasingly catastrophic hunger crisis, as conflict, climate shocks and dwindling humanitarian aid leave millions without enough food. South Sudan, which has faced years of conflict and humanitarian crises, i…

The Gambia faces growing frustration over prolonged power cuts

The Gambia is facing growing frustration over prolonged power cuts, with some residents reporting blackouts lasting up to 48 hours. The outages have sparked protests in Banjul and surrounding areas, with police using tear gas to disperse crowds. President Adama Barrow has acknowledged the severity…

Guinea open for business, investment

Guinean First Counsellor in charge of Economic Affairs at the High Commission in South Africa, Santou Dabou, says Guinea is open for business and investment following the country's recent presidential elections and the formation of what she describes as a stable government. Dabou says the return t…

Aid agencies urge continued support for essential health services in Sudan

As world leaders prepare to gather at the UN General Assembly, aid agencies are urging governments and institutional donors to maintain support for essential health services in Sudan. They warn that, as the ongoing war drives humanitarian needs across the country, funding cuts are reducing the resp…

Electric vehicles seen as key to cutting transport emissions

As the world looks for ways to cut carbon emissions from transport, electric vehicles (EVs) are increasingly being seen as part of the solution. But how much difference can EVs really make in South Africa, and how do they perform under local driving and weather conditions? On World EV Day, Zero Ca…

Seamless Africa 2026 underway in South Africa

Seamless Africa 2026, a prominent conference and exhibition focused on fintech, payments, banking, and digital commerce, is being held in Johannesburg, South Africa. The two-day event has brought together event thousands of industry leaders, tech innovators, and decision-makers to discuss market tr…

Nigeria's 2027 Election: Fears Grow Over Return of Identity Politics

Nigeria is heading towards another presidential election, and with less than five months to go, concerns are growing over what some observers describe as a return of hate-driven and identity-based politics. Nigerian lawyer and public affairs analyst Frank Tietie, argues that the 2027 election campa…

Arab foreign ministers call for immediate action to protect Palestinians

Arab foreign ministers are calling for immediate international action to protect Palestinians and rejecting any forced displacement. Meeting in Cairo, they also backed a plan to rebuild Gaza and called for the full implementation of the ceasefire agreement. Mpho Sithole spoke to Na'eem Jeenah, Seni…

Gambling regulators putting player protection first

As Africa marks Safer Gambling Week, gambling regulators and industry stakeholders are putting player protection and responsible gambling in the spotlight. The National Gambling Board, together with the Association of iGaming Africa, is using the week to raise awareness around harmful gambling, und…

World marks International Literacy Day

As the world marks International Literacy Day, South Africa is being reminded of the scale of its ongoing reading crisis. The READ Educational Trust says literacy must become a shared national priority, involving not only teachers and schools, but also parents, communities, government and the priva…