UNICEF Warns of Deepening Humanitarian Crisis in Jonglei State After Mass Evacuation

UNICEF has issued a flash update on the escalating crisis in Jonglei state, South Sudan. Following a government-ordered evacuation of Akobo town, tens of thousands of families have fled, hospitals have been looted and closed, and malnutrition rates among displaced children are alarmingly high. Jo…

West Africa Wrap with Dr David Matsanga,  Political scientist and Conflict Resolution expert

We take a look now at the West Africa region, in terms of newa making healines, with Dr David Matsanga,  Political scientist and Conflict Resolution expert.... Talking Points: -Nigeria has announced a renewed push onto the global stage, using President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's high-profile royal visi…

Zimbabwe Rights Group Seeks International Intervention Against Controversial Constitutional Amendment

The Defend the Constitution Platform (DCP) in Zimbabwe has escalated its opposition to the controversial Constitutional amendment bill, which seeks to extend the tenure of the presidency and Parliament, by appealing to international organisations in an effort to block the proposed changes. The mov…

Nigeria Approves First-Ever National Cosmetics Safety Policy After Years of Delays

Nigeria has taken a major step to protect consumers from unsafe cosmetic products. After nearly two decades of stalled attempts, the country has approved its first national policy on cosmetics safety and health. To discuss what this means for public health and consumer protection,  WHO Nigeria's …

Experts to Tackle Climate Change at Channel Africa's 'Africa Matters' Summit on "Financing Africa's Recovery"

Let's now turn our focus on this now, next week Wednesday Channel Africa in partnership with Wits Business School will be hosting the first ever Africa Matters summit.   This year's theme is Climate Change "financing Africa's recovery". The summit will bring together thought leaders, experts and …

International Organization for Migration Warns of Mass Displacement in Middle East

The International Organisation for Migration - IOM says almost one million people have been displaced in the Middle East, as the region is facing a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian crisis with escalating conflict in both Lebanon and Iran.  The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon - UNFIL says …

Round Up wrap with resident analyst Mighti Jamie

On the Round Up Wrap segment of the show resident analyst Mighti Jamie, joined Peter Ndoro to speak about some of the stories highlighted earlier as well as throw forward to the week ahead..

Liberia Elections Chief Resigns Amid Institutional Tensions

Liberia's electoral body is facing renewed uncertainty following the resignation of its chairperson, Davidetta Browne-Lansanah. Her departure comes just over two years after she oversaw Liberia's closely watched 2023 presidential election, which resulted in the peaceful transfer of power from forme…

Uganda's Political Tensions Persist as Bobi Wine Departs Country

Uganda's political scene remains tense following the disputed January presidential election. Opposition leader Bobi Wine, who had been in hiding for two months after alleging electoral fraud, has reportedly left the country, vowing to return. His campaign, he says, was heavily constrained by securi…

New Probe in SA Examines Why TRC Cases Were Never Prosecuted

Nearly three decades after the end of apartheid, some families of victims of political killings and disappearances in South Africa say they are still waiting for justice. Many of the cases were identified by the country's Truth and Reconciliation Commission in the late 1990s, but investigations and…