Speaking to reporters on Friday, UN Secretary General Guterres noted that serious cuts to humanitarian aid by the US is going to unleash highly damaging consequences for millions of people across the globe. Guterres said…
M23 Rebels Announce Ceasefire in Goma for Humanitarian…
The Congo River Alliance, a coalition of rebel factions in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo announced a humanitarian ceasefire that will take effect on Tuesday. The group which includes the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels…
From TikTok to UNICEF: Khaby Lame Takes on…
The world's most followed TikTok influencer Khaby Lame is now elected as a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF on Friday while visiting Senegal where the Italian influencer was born. The 24 year old currently holds the…
February 1st Start of Black History Month: What…
Black History Month which celebrates Black history, culture and education will begin on February 1 in communities, museums and schools around the country. The month has nearly a century of history and the way it…
UAE Humanitarian Council Unites to Support Global Communities
The meeting was chaired by Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,Chairman of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council board in Abu Dhabi, to discuss the UAE’s commitment to global humanitarian development. The high-level…
Kenyan Farmers Sue Over Ban on Traditional Seed…
Over 50,000 different types of seed are kept in Kenya's National Seed Bank. The facility was established in 1988 with the intention of preserving seeds for study and subsequent farm reinstatement. Given that some traditional…
Facebook and TikTok Ban Lifted in South Sudan…
Following the viral release of horrific films reportedly portraying the murders of South Sudanese citizens in Sudan, the government had put a ban on Facebook and Tik Tok last week. This ban on social media…
M23 Rebels Claim Capture of Congo’s Goma Amid…
Rwanda supported M23 rebels claimed to have taken control of the regional capital early Monday as fierce battle raged in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. They made their announcement just minutes before the…
UAE Sends Medical Aid to Angola, Reinforcing Global…
According to WAM, The United Arab Emirates has sent 25 ambulances; critical medical supplies and advanced medical equipment to Angola to help strengthen healthcare infrastructure in the country. The UAE’s intervention to this humanitarian work…
M23 Rebels Advance on Goma, Triggering Panic and…
Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo was engulfed in panic on Thursday as M23 rebels fought the national army as they moved steadily towards the city. Explosions rang out from the outskirts…
McDonald’s SA Unveils Wallet-Friendly Menu Amid Financial Strains…
McDonald's South Africa has launched new wallet friendly menu items to assist customers in overcoming the January blues. The new menu features value for money options like products from the McSaver menu and Nazo Meals.…
Trump announces again the withdrawal of the USA…
Immediately after taking office in the White House, Donald Trump has caused the United States to backtrack on climate action. The American president has declared that he will once again withdraw his nation from the…
What Led to the Fatal Explosion in Nigeria…
According to Nigeria's emergency response organisation, a petrol truck crashed early Saturday morning and exploded killing at least 70 people in north-central Nigeria. Locals who had hurried to gather the fuel that was spilled when…
Mozambique’s ex-finance minister Manuel Chang sentenced to 8…
Manuel Chang, Mozambique's former finance minister, has been sentenced to eight and a half years in prison in the United States. The sentence stems from the so-called "tuna bond" scandal, a $2 billion fraud. The…
Nigeria Joins BRICS Strengthening Africa’s Role in Global…
Brazil, the current head of the Brics bloc of developing economies, has announced that Nigeria has been accepted as a "partner country." South Africa joined the Brics alliance in 2010 which was first established in…
US says Sudanese military used chemical weapons, imposes…
The US government has revealed that the Sudanese military used chemical weapons in the civil war, imposing sanctions on the country's leader and army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. In a statement, the US Treasury Department…
Doc Shebeleza has died
Legendary kwaito musician Doc Shebeleza, born Victor Bogopane, has died at age 51. The renowned businessman and kwaito veteran had been battling health issues for several years. On 2 December 2024, Doc Shebeleza shared with…
Mbuyiseni Ndlozi and Yazini Tetyana Quit EFF in…
Following weeks of speculation, the Economic Freedom Fighters reported that Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, their former Member of Parliament has resigned. Along with him another MP Yazini Tetyana announced her resignation from Parliament raising questions about…
South Africa: Matric pass rate
The 2024 matric results to be released on January 13 will be scrutinised for signs of improvement in performance in maths and physical science, two critical gateway subjects for university admission. Science, technology, engineering and…
