Deadly Flooding Devastates Communities Across Malawi

Flooding disaster in Malawi has left a trail of devastation, with at least 13 people confirmed dead and thousands of households affected following days of torrential rain. Authorities say nearly 10,000 homes have been impacted, dozens injured, and entire communities displaced as rising waters swept…

New Conflicts and Economic Strain Driving Next Wave of Terrorism, Report Warns

The Global Terrorism Index has revealed that deaths from terrorism in the West surged by 280 per cent in 2025, contrasting starkly against a global decline of 28 per cent. In the wake of the widening Iran conflict, the report warns that future trends in terrorism will be shaped by emerging conflict…

African Civil Society Calls Out EU Over Vaccine Equity at Pandemic Treaty Talks

Several civil society organisations led by the Aids Healthcare Foundation gathered in Johannesburg, South Africa, to call on the European Union( EU) to stop blocking Health Equity ahead of the final negotiations of the World Health Organisation Pandemic Treaty. They say the treaty cannot move forwa…

British Council Joins UNESCO Global Education Initiatives to Boost Learning Worldwide

The British Council, the UK's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, has recently been recognised by UNESCO as a member of the Global Education Coalition and the International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030. These initiatives aim to support globa…

Arty Beat

Here's this week's segment of the African Arty Beats.

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 …