The Pentagon has repatriated Ridah Bin Saleh al Yazidi, a 59-year-old Tunisian who was one of the first detainees sent to Guantánamo Bay when it opened on January 11, 2002. Despite never being charged with a crime, Yazidi remained at the detention facility for over two decades due to failed resettlement agreements. He was cleared for transfer more than ten years ago. To help us unpack this story, Peter Ndoro spoke to Channel Africa correspondent in Tunisia, Imen Bliwa.

The Pentagon has repatriated Ridah Bin Saleh al Yazidi, a 59-year-old Tunisian who was one of the first detainees sent to Guant&aacute;namo Bay when it opened on January 11, 2002. Despite never being charged with a crime, Yazidi remained at the detention facility for over two decades due to failed resettlement agreements. He was cleared for transfer more than ten years ago. To help us unpack this story, Peter Ndoro spoke to Channel Africa correspondent in Tunisia, Imen Bliwa.

One of the first detainees sent to Guantánamo Bay repatriated to Tunisia

South Africa's Health Department has yet again cautioned against teeage pregancy. This as teenage girls continue to be counted amongst mothers who gave birth over the festive period. For New Year, a 12-year old from the Eastern Cape province gave birth and she has since been recorded as the youngest mother of the year. An investigation has been initiated similar to action taken in Limpopo which led to the arrest of a man who allegedly impregnated a 13 year-old girl. Over 650 babies were delivered in public health facilities across the country. Meawnhile in Gauteng  MEC for Health and Wellness Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko officially opened  the newly expanded Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Africa's biggest hospital, the Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital located in Johannesburg. Sisi Segalo was there and compiled the following report

South Africa's Health Department has yet again cautioned against teeage pregancy. This as teenage girls continue to be counted amongst mothers who gave birth over the festive period. For New Year, a 12-year old from the Eastern Cape province gave birth and she has since been recorded as the youngest mother of the year. An investigation has been initiated similar to action taken in Limpopo which led to the arrest of a man who allegedly impregnated a 13 year-old girl. Over 650 babies were delivered in public health facilities across the country. Meawnhile in Gauteng &nbsp;MEC for Health and Wellness Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko officially opened &nbsp;the newly expanded Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Africa's biggest hospital, the Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital located in Johannesburg. Sisi Segalo was there and compiled the following report

SA teenage girls continue to be counted amongst mothers who gave birth over the festive period

South Africa's national department of health has used the occassion of the festive season births to send out a sterm warning against men who impregnate children under the legal age of sexual consent which is 16 year old. This after young girls were reported among the mothers who gave birth in the provinces of the North West, Mpumalanga and a the Eastern Cape province. For a look at the state of South Africa's fight against the scourge of teenage pregnancy, Peter Ndoro spoke to Acting Deputy Director General for Health Programmes at the South African Department of Health, and Research associate at the Southern Center for Inequality Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand, in Johannesburg, Lisa Vetten

South Africa's national department of health has used the occassion of the festive season births to send out a sterm warning against men who impregnate children under the legal age of sexual consent which is 16 year old. This after young girls were reported among the mothers who gave birth in the provinces of the North West, Mpumalanga and a the Eastern Cape province. For a look at the state of South Africa's fight against the scourge of teenage pregnancy, Peter Ndoro spoke to Acting Deputy Director General for Health Programmes at the South African Department of Health, and Research associate at the Southern Center for Inequality Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand, in Johannesburg, Lisa Vetten

SA's national department of health sends a sterm warning against men who impregnate children under legal age of sexual consent

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Ivory Coast has announced the withdrawal of French troops, marking the end of a decades-long military presence in the country. The country's President Alassane Ouattara confirmed on Tuesday that the process will begin this January with the Port Bouët military base handed over to Ivorian forces.  France has faced military expulsions across 70 percent of African countries where it once maintained a presence. Recent withdrawals include Senegal and Chad, France, whose colonial rule in West Africa ended in the 1960s, has already pulled its soldiers out of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger following military coups in those countries and growing anti-French sentiment. Peter Ndoro spoke to Eastern and Western African and Sahel region political expert Alex Kiarie in Nairobi, Kenya

Ivory Coast has announced the withdrawal of French troops, marking the end of a decades-long military presence in the country. The country's President Alassane Ouattara confirmed on Tuesday that the process will begin this January with the Port Bou&euml;t military base handed over to Ivorian forces. &nbsp;France has faced military expulsions across 70 percent of African countries where it once maintained a presence. Recent withdrawals include Senegal and Chad, France, whose colonial rule in West Africa ended in the 1960s, has already pulled its soldiers out of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger following military coups in those countries and growing anti-French sentiment. Peter Ndoro spoke to Eastern and Western African and Sahel region political expert Alex Kiarie in Nairobi, Kenya

Ivory Coast announces the withdrawal of French troops

South Africa's agricultural exports to the European Union (EU) face stricter environmental standards under the EU Green Deal, aimed at achieving climate neutrality by 2050. The EU, South Africa's key trading partner, accounted for 2-point-5 billion US Dollars in agricultural exports in 2023. However, new sustainability regulations require exporters to align with EU practices to maintain market access. The National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) warns that adapting to these changes is crucial for South Africa's agricultural sector to remain competitive. For more on this, Peter Ndoro spoke to Bhekani Zondo, Agricultural Economist for Trade Research at the National Agricultural Marketing Council

South Africa's agricultural exports to the European Union (EU) face stricter environmental standards under the EU Green Deal, aimed at achieving climate neutrality by 2050. The EU, South Africa's key trading partner, accounted for 2-point-5 billion US Dollars in agricultural exports in 2023. However, new sustainability regulations require exporters to align with EU practices to maintain market access. The National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) warns that adapting to these changes is crucial for South Africa's agricultural sector to remain competitive. For more on this, Peter Ndoro spoke to Bhekani Zondo, Agricultural Economist for Trade Research at the National Agricultural Marketing Council

SA's NAMC emphesizes the need for SA's agricultural sector adapt to standards under EU Green Deal to remain competitive

Announced as a super elections year, 2024 was a year of major electoral events in Africa, with at least 17 countries in Africa going for elections. Halfway through the year, presidential elections have taken place in the Comoros, Senegal, Chad and South Africa and Mozambique among others. Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe reflects on some of the major elections that have reshaped Africa's political landscape...

Announced as a super elections year, 2024 was a year of major electoral events in Africa, with at least 17 countries in Africa going for elections. Halfway through the year, presidential elections have taken place in the Comoros, Senegal, Chad and South Africa and Mozambique among others. Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe reflects on some of the major elections that have reshaped Africa's political landscape...

A look back at Africa's election year 2024

South Africa's(SA) tax system is grappling with a troubling imbalance that experts say is unsustainable. The latest Tax Statistics report underscores the heavy concentration of the tax burden on a small segment of the population and corporations. In the 2023/24 fiscal year, South Africa collected approximately $116 billion in gross tax revenue, with personal income tax serving as a key contributor, bolstered by slight improvements in employment and earnings. However, a deeper look reveals a concerning disparity: just 1.6 million individuals-only 2.6% of the country's 64 million people-shoulder a significant share of the tax burden. To delve into this issue is Dr. Azar Jammine, Chief Economist at Econometrix

South Africa's(SA) tax system is grappling with a troubling imbalance that experts say is unsustainable. The latest Tax Statistics report underscores the heavy concentration of the tax burden on a small segment of the population and corporations. In the 2023/24 fiscal year, South Africa collected approximately $116 billion in gross tax revenue, with personal income tax serving as a key contributor, bolstered by slight improvements in employment and earnings. However, a deeper look reveals a concerning disparity: just 1.6 million individuals-only 2.6% of the country's 64 million people-shoulder a significant share of the tax burden. To delve into this issue is Dr. Azar Jammine, Chief Economist at Econometrix

Experts concerned that SA's imbalanced tax system is unsustainable

Nigeria is intensifying efforts to combat oil theft in the Niger Delta as it aims to boost production to three million barrels per day by 2025. The country, which depends on oil for two-thirds of its revenue, and over ninety percent of foreign earnings, has struggled with theft that has impacted finances. Although next year's budget estimates oil output at 2-point-6 million barrels per day, actual production remains around one-point-8 million barrels per day. To discuss this further, is Nigerian journalist Tommy Boladè.

Nigeria is intensifying efforts to combat oil theft in the Niger Delta as it aims to boost production to three million barrels per day by 2025. The country, which depends on oil for two-thirds of its revenue, and over ninety percent of foreign earnings, has struggled with theft that has impacted finances. Although next year's budget estimates oil output at 2-point-6 million barrels per day, actual production remains around one-point-8 million barrels per day. To discuss this further, is Nigerian journalist Tommy Bolad&egrave;.

Nigeria intensifies efforts to combat oil theft in the Niger Delta with aims to boost production in 2025

The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), says over 3-million Mozambican children are in serious need of  humanitarian assistance. The country has recently been hit by deadly post-election protests, with demonstrators denouncing a recent election victory by the country's ruling FRELIMO party. The recent political climate has exacerbated the already severe displacement of  hundreds of thousands of the country's children. Apart from conflict, Mozambique is also among the countries most adversely affected by climate-related risks, with UNICEF warning that the impact of these could include disease and malnutrition. For more on this, Peter Ndoro spoke to  UNICEF Chief of Emergencies and Field Operations, Jane Strachan joining in from Cabo Delgado, in Mozambique.

The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), says over 3-million Mozambican children are in serious need of &nbsp;humanitarian assistance. The country has recently been hit by deadly post-election protests, with demonstrators denouncing a recent election victory by the country's ruling FRELIMO party. The recent political climate has exacerbated the already severe displacement of &nbsp;hundreds of thousands of the country's children. Apart from conflict, Mozambique is also among the countries most adversely affected by climate-related risks, with UNICEF warning that the impact of these could include disease and malnutrition. For more on this, Peter Ndoro spoke to &nbsp;UNICEF Chief of Emergencies and Field Operations, Jane Strachan joining in from Cabo Delgado, in Mozambique.

Mozambique's political climate worsens severe displacement of hundreds of thousands of Childern in the country

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The opposition in Chad is calling for a re-run of the elections. The country went to polls on December 29, in a general elections that opposition political parties claim were highly boycotted. BUT the Chad's elections management body has dismissed the claim, saying the vote counting will continue and the election results will be declared by January 15th. The elections were scheduled to end Chad's three-year transition period following the death of longtime President Idriss Deby Itno in April 2021. To discuss this furtherPeter Ndoro spoke to Mr Justin Doua, Political analyst and Senior electoral expert at Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA) Chad office

The opposition in Chad is calling for a re-run of the elections. The country went to polls on December 29, in a general elections that opposition political parties claim were highly boycotted. BUT the Chad's elections management body has dismissed the claim, saying the vote counting will continue and the election results will be declared by January 15th. The elections were scheduled to end Chad's three-year transition period following the death of longtime President Idriss Deby Itno in April 2021. To discuss this furtherPeter Ndoro spoke to Mr Justin Doua, Political analyst and Senior electoral expert at Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA) Chad office

Chan elections peaceful: Observer

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Africa Rise & Shine

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