We now look at some of the stories making headlines across the continent, we speak to Mighti Jamie, Political analyst

We now look at some of the stories making headlines across the continent, we speak to Mighti Jamie, Political analyst

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Political analyst Mighti Jamie unpacks the latest headlines and key developments shaping Africa’s political landscape

South Africa's National Blood Service says it is working to encourage young people to become regular blood donors. But it faces a challenge in keeping them involved after they finish high school and move on to university or work. The organisation is introducing programmes to help young donors stay connected and continue donating blood wherever they go. This was revealed at the premiere in Johannesburg of Why Blood Matters, a documentary that takes viewers behind the scenes of blood donation in South Africa. Sisi Segalo reports.

South Africa's National Blood Service says it is working to encourage young people to become regular blood donors. But it faces a challenge in keeping them involved after they finish high school and move on to university or work. The organisation is introducing programmes to help young donors stay connected and continue donating blood wherever they go. This was revealed at the premiere in Johannesburg of Why Blood Matters, a documentary that takes viewers behind the scenes of blood donation in South Africa. Sisi Segalo reports.

South African National Blood Service targets youth to boost regular donations and retain donors beyond high school

Eritrea has formally petitioned the United Nations Security Council to intervene in its rapidly deteriorating standoff with Ethiopia, saying that Addis Ababa's recent accusations of an invasion constitute a declaration of war. In a letter sent to the council on Saturday, Eritrean Foreign Minister Osman Saleh requested - deterrent measures of the UN Charter to stop what he characterized as a manufactured pretext for an Ethiopian war of aggression. This diplomatic crisis follows an Ethiopian complaint to the UN claiming Eritrean troops had launched an "all-out invasion" 60 kilometers deep into the northern Tigray region. It marks a near-total breakdown in relations after a month of severed diplomatic ties, expelled diplomats, and intensifying border hostilities tied to Ethiopia's geopolitical ambitions for Red Sea access.
We spoke to Prof Bheki Mngomezulu, Professor of Political Science and  International Relations and Director of CANRAD Centre at Nelson Mandela University in South Africa

Eritrea has formally petitioned the United Nations Security Council to intervene in its rapidly deteriorating standoff with Ethiopia, saying that Addis Ababa's recent accusations of an invasion constitute a declaration of war. In a letter sent to the council on Saturday, Eritrean Foreign Minister Osman Saleh requested - deterrent measures of the UN Charter to stop what he characterized as a manufactured pretext for an Ethiopian war of aggression. This diplomatic crisis follows an Ethiopian complaint to the UN claiming Eritrean troops had launched an "all-out invasion" 60 kilometers deep into the northern Tigray region. It marks a near-total breakdown in relations after a month of severed diplomatic ties, expelled diplomats, and intensifying border hostilities tied to Ethiopia's geopolitical ambitions for Red Sea access. We spoke to Prof Bheki Mngomezulu, Professor of Political Science and &nbsp;International Relations and Director of CANRAD Centre at Nelson Mandela University in South Africa

Eritrea urges UN Security Council to intervene as tensions with Ethiopia escalate over alleged invasion and war threats

Time now for our daily Africa RoundUP. Each morning, just after six o'clock news, we bring you a concise update on the key developments shaping the world over the past 24 hours. With insights from our team of journalists, analysts, and newsmakers, we place the day's biggest stories into context - helping you stay informed, connected, and prepared for the day ahead.

Time now for our daily Africa RoundUP. Each morning, just after six o'clock news, we bring you a concise update on the key developments shaping the world over the past 24 hours. With insights from our team of journalists, analysts, and newsmakers, we place the day's biggest stories into context - helping you stay informed, connected, and prepared for the day ahead.

Political analyst Mighti Jamie unpacks the latest headlines and key developments shaping Africa’s political landscape

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