South Africans needing smart ID cards have extra breathing room this January. The Department of Home Affairs has extended office issuing hours, and the move runs through Jan 16. The update covers Smart ID and passport work at participating offices, with longer afternoon service meant to ease queues after the holiday rush. It is a […]
What is happening today in South Yemen has to be called by its right name. This is not a security operation, not stabilization, and definitely not a counterterrorism operation. It is a planned military and political intrusion executed by the forces of the north, facilitated by Saudi support. It is clearly and responsibly written that […]
Recent comments by the U.S. State Department Deputy Spokesperson, Tommy Pigott, have given international observers a fresh look at the escalating conflict in Sudan, especially comments by the Sudanese Armed Forces leader Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, who has encouraged the use of a military solution to the conflict. Washington has been very concerned that this […]
Africa will be entering 2026 facing a crucial political crossroads. The continent, in general, has been witnessing the shaking of democratic stability with the powerful combination of military takeovers, unstable elections, and public protests. Even though many countries are still holding on to democratic values, the ground reality has shown how political systems can be […]
Guinea held a presidential vote after the Guinea coup 2021 removed Alpha Condé and placed the military at the centre of power. This poll sits inside a wider Guinea political transition that has moved slowly, with promises of civilian rule meeting hard, practical politics. In Pakistan, editors tracking West Africa political news say the vote […]
A bidder sits late at night, refreshing a portal, checking documents again, worrying about silent backroom changes. Nigeria 2026 licensing round talks have pushed that worry into open light. NUPRC transparency and petroleum licensing transparency sit at the centre of the plan, with Nigeria oil block bidding promised under tighter checks. The Nigeria upstream regulator […]
A travel agent in Karachi hears the same complaint every week: regional flights cost too much, even when the distance is short. That is why the announcement “ECOWAS to Abolish Air Taxes From January 2026 to Boost Regional Travel — Major Policy Shift” is getting attention beyond West Africa, including Pakistan. ECOWAS says the aim […]
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation on December 9th wherein he made both the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) and the Muslim Brotherhood foreign terrorist organizations in Florida. The Governor’s announcement was made via social media (X, previously Twitter) and comes on the heels of increasing scrutiny by the United States toward organizations […]
In Africa, gender pay equality is becoming a force with governments, activists and organisations demanding to bridge the perennial gap between men and women in terms of wages. Although women contribute to national economies to a great extent, especially in such areas as the health care industry, education, and agriculture, unequal pay is still observed. […]
Top 8 Gen Z Filipina Actresses 2026: Here are the new stars taking the lead in Philippine showbiz with their talent, charm, and hefty social influence. The Filipino entertainment landscape shifts as Gen Z actresses “take the reins”. These young women transition into the show business world with its own charm, energy, and digital appeal, […]
Wordle is one of the most loved daily games worldwide—including here in Africa. The rules are simple: guess a five-letter word within six chances. Each try gives you hints through colors—green for the right letter in the right place, yellow for the right letter in the wrong place, and gray if the letter is not […]
On Monday, President Abdel Fatah El-Sisi of Egypt welcomed the United Arab Emirates President His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the El Alamein International Airport. This fraternal visit also marks a definitive one for strengthening the longstanding diplomatic ties between the UAE and Egypt and also in discussing strategic partnership between the […]
From 1 April 2026, all UK National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates, including the National Living Wage (NLW), have been increased, delivering a meaningful boost to low-paid workers amid ongoing cost-of-living pressures. These changes follow the largest single-year cash increases in over a decade and reflect the government’s target to push the NLW to two-thirds of […]
On Global Humanitarian Day 2026, it is time to highlight the UAE’s notable humanitarian efforts in different parts of the planet. By mid-2024, the country’s foreign aid had already reached more than 1 billion people – a legacy. HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), noted in a statement that […]
A joint report from UNICEF, WHO and the World Bank shows a worrying increase in the number of children suffering from stunting across Africa. The data in the Joint Malnutrition Estimates 2026 Edition which covers the period 2000-2024, showed that Africa is the only region in which child stunting has increased, and in fact the […]
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has officially published new regulations regarding producing, labelling and selling meat analogue products in South Africa. The regulations are published as Government Gazette Notice R. 6436 on July 18, 2026. The publication of the regulations coincides with prolonged discussions with stakeholders including the red meat industry. […]
The Airplane crash Southend Airport is a serious accident that took place at the airport. The accident happened on Sunday afternoon when the small plane, after a short takeoff, crashed, producing something likened by those who witnessed the event to a huge fireball. The Southend Airport airplane crash has brought to the fore very critical […]
FlySafair has revealed a new domestic path between Cape Town and Hoedspruit which increases access to South Africa’s reputable safari destinations. This expansion not only develops FlySafair’s domestic connections but it also represents another route for tourism in general. The new route focused on improving the network to the central Kruger region and to Limpopo […]
In a landmark decision to enhance the development of youth on a global level, Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have recommitted themselves to youth development by engaging senior diplomatic level dialogues towards youth empowerment. During the meeting in Abu Dhabi, Nigeria’s Minister of Youth Development, Hon. Ayodele Olawande and the UAE’s Minister of […]
In a tremendous landmark in the fight against hunger, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Food Programme (WFP) have removed six Southern African countries from their global hunger hotspots list. The countries including Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe were delisted after marked improvement in food security as indicated in the most […]