Humanitarian Concerns Grow on Fourth Anniversary of Ukraine Conflict

Today marks four years since the escalation of the conflict in Ukraine, and millions are facing a harsh winter with homes without heating or electricity. Vulnerable groups-older people, those with disabilities, and people with chronic illnesses-are at greatest risk. Joining us from Ukraine is Scott…

SADC Ministers Confront Impact of Global Aid Reductions

Experts warn that global health funding cuts introduced in 2025 risk reversing gains made in health care worldwide. Countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, France and Germany have reduced their global health budgets, with devastating consequences for poorer nations. In some cases…

SA's 2026 Budget Speech Set to Test Government of National Unity

South Africa(SA) Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, is preparing to table the 2026 Budget Speech, his second under the Government of National Unity, at a pivotal moment for the country's economy. Tough fiscal decisions are expected to dominate the address, as government grapples with slow growth, …

SADC Ministers Meet to Tackle Regional Health Challenges

A two-day Joint meeting of the Ministers of Health and Ministers responsible for HIV and AIDS within the Southern African Development Community (SADC), began on Monday in Johannesburg, South Africa.  The aim of the meeting is to discuss important health issues within the region.  The discussions ce…

Policymakers Gather in South Africa to Shape Continent's Digital ID Systems

As African countries accelerate digital transformation, one critical question is how citizens prove who they are in an increasingly online world. From accessing government services to opening bank accounts or receiving social support, secure and inclusive digital identity systems are becoming essen…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan Moves to Tackle Justice Delays in Mundri

Communities in Greater Mundri, South Sudan, have waited years for justice. With courts often non-functional and cases of serious crimes - including sexual and gender-based violence - left unresolved, many victims have long feared that accountability would never come. The United Nations Mission in S…

East Africa wrap with Denis Beru, Journalist and Team Leader at Grassroot Journalism Kenya

Now, to look at some of the stories making headlines in the East Africa region, where this week, political, security and economic developments are reshaping the region. Burundi has assumed the Chairship of the African Union, as fighting linked to the M23 rebels continues to affect eastern DRC and r…

Trade Set to Recover as Lake Tanganyika Crossing Reopens

A key border crossing between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi reopened on Monday after more than two months of closure due to insecurity in eastern DR Congo. The Kavimvira post on Lake Tanganyika, a vital trade route linking Uvira and Bujumbura, had been shut following an offensive by …

Critics Warn Constitutional Changes Could Extend Emmerson Mnangagwa's Rule

The debate over Zimbabwe's proposed constitutional amendments continues, days after it first made headlines. The ruling Zanu-PF party wants to extend presidential terms from five to seven years and transfer the election of the president from the public to parliament. Critics say the changes are des…

Zimbabwe Divided After Robert Mugabe's Son Appears in Court on Attempted Murder Charge

Zimbabweans have expressed mixed feelings regarding the arrest and court appearance of former President Robert Mugabe's son, Bellamine and his friend in South Africa, for attempted murder. The young Mugabe was remanded in custody after appearing in court on Monday. While some sympathise with the mo…