A troubling new United Nations finding has turned attention to a record ransom payment. UN monitors say an estimated $50 million ransom paid to free a hostage kidnapped in Mali in late 2025 has since helped fuel a wider al-Qaeda offensive across West Africa. This story matters for South Africans watching events unfold on the […]
DR Congo Ebola outbreak has killed more than 2,000 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo, making it the fastest-growing Ebola epidemic ever recorded in the country. According to the official figures, there have been 4,381 confirmed cases with 2,011 deaths. The Ebola outbreak is spreading across five provinces in the eastern region of the […]
Nigerian soldiers have managed to rescue 33 people who had been kidnapped by gunmen in Zamfara State, which is another successful military operation against kidnapping gangs in Nigeria. These people were traveling to Tsafe in Zamfara State when they were abducted by some unknown gunmen. Soldiers then fought back against the kidnappers, and they fled […]
Doctors in the Democratic Republic of Congo are facing something they’ve never dealt with before: an Ebola outbreak that’s outpacing every containment effort thrown at it. The World Health Organization says infections are climbing at an “exceptional pace,” and with more than 3,600 confirmed cases and nearly 1,500 deaths so far, this has quietly become […]
Another attempt at reform by the Ghanaian government involves the removal of more than 67,000 ghost workers from the government payroll. According to the deputy finance minister of Ghana, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, this move means the saving of millions of dollars that would otherwise be lost in salaries that cannot be proven to be legitimate. […]
Keir Starmer recently asked people to watch his keir starmer live press conference strait of hormuz crisis, scheduled for April 1, 2026, at 9:00 AM. The announcement, which was shared on X, quickly gained traction, and 10 Downing Street also amplified it, highlighting the importance of the address amid rising global tensions. Why This Press […]
According to a recent investigation by a private intelligence firm, a covert airbase operated by Egypt has been discovered in the Western Desert, used to launch advanced Turkish drones into Sudan. This base is located in East Oweinat, about 65 km from the Sudanese border, and has been operating for approximately six months. Satellite imagery […]
As the government increases its efforts to curb the increasing cases of kidnapping and armed robbery in Nigeria, the reported killing of approximately 200 suspected bandits by Nigerian military and police personnel has caused an influx in the country’s anti-kidnapping operations. The current operation is one of the most severe crackdowns against bands to date, […]
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has praised Simba SC after the team made history by reaching the final of the CAF Confederation Cup. Simba secured their place in the final after a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Stellenbosch in Durban on Sunday. They advanced thanks to their 1-0 win from the first leg. Now, they will […]
The incessant rains have caused flooding in Durban and its neighboring areas. It has disrupted several core areas, with a lot of roads submerged and therefore closed. The South African Weather Service(SAWS) counselled citizens with an alert of Level 4 about a disruptive rainfall warning for the whole of KwaZulu-Natal. Rains since midnight have unleashed […]
Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope of the Roman Catholic Church, passed away in the morning of his 88th birthday after celebrating Easter Sunday. After recovering from pneumonia in March 23 the Pope passed away at 7:35 AM (0535 GMT) on March 31. After Holy Week started Pope Francis let cardinals run church duties […]
Abu Dhabi hosted a crucial exchange of prisoners between Russia and the United States on April 10 2025. Both global superpowers took this unusual chance to work together when they traded one citizen from Russia and the United States back to their home nations. Private negotiations about peace in Ukraine took place together with this […]
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks with President Faustin Archange Touadéra of the Central African Republic through a phone call to bolster cooperation in different sectors particularly in trade, investments, renewable energy and infrastructure today March 28th 2025. President Touadéra expressed gratitude by taking X stating, “I thank my brother, President […]
Tom Fletcher as UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator describes the UAE as a committed and creative supporter of global humanitarian response activities. According to his WAM interview, Fletcher says humanitarian work has meaning in UAE tradition and commands support from its national leadership. As UN Under-Secretary-General from 2024 Tom Fletcher emphasizes […]
Later on Tuesday, a Russian-built Sudanese military plane crashed in a residential neighbourhood in Omdurman, killing at least 46 people and injuring 10 others. The incident is making global headlines. The exact cause of the crash is still unclear. But it has been reported that the incident is likely because of a technical malfunction. The […]
The cricket match between South Africa and Australia at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will start later due to wet weather conditions. A steady rain continued to fall so officials kept tarpaulins over the playing field and surface according to the predicted wet weather. Both Australia and South Africa arrive at the match fresh from successful tournament […]
The M23 rebels of Eastern Congo assisted by Rwandan forces have pushed deep to the capture of Bukavu in the recent escalating conflict. In January, M23 captured frontline cities namely Goma adding tension to the region. Moves by M23 raise fears of a larger scale war especially in light of the mineral rich territories they […]
The UAE people remain strong in their devotion for their business and government entities. The 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer assessed trust levels across 28 countries and confirmed that UAE surpasses all other nations. UAE citizens maintain excellent confidence in their governing institutions yet other nations face issues with false news dissemination and economic challenges. Research […]
In a major drive to boost healthcare on the African continent, the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) is to collaborate with the Ethiopian Ministry of Health to stage a high-level ministerial meeting focusing on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Universal Health Coverage (SRH and UHC). The event slated on January 13, 2025, at the Radisson […]
The last few years have seen significant enhancement of the Sudanese Armed Forces by Islamic movements including the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood inside Sudanese territory. This strategic alignment allowed the incorporation of Islamic principles in governance, education and the media thus, the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood has remained critical owing to its ideologies coupled with a wide […]