Life & Development

South Africa declares violence against women a national disaster

It comes after dozens of "lie-in" protests were held countrywide on Friday in what organisers said was meant to honour the 15 women murdered every day in South Africa.

Nearly a quarter of Somalia's population face acute hunger: WFP

Nearly a quarter of Somalia’s population is facing acute hunger, with 1.85 million children under five at risk of acute malnutrition, the World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Thursday.

CAF Awards 2025: How football, music shared spotlight on memorable night

The awards ceremony embraced art, rhythm and identity with artistic performances from different generations.

Türkiye renames 'Central Asia' as 'Turkistan' in school curriculum

The change will help bolster unity in the Turkic world, says Türkiye's National Education Minister Yusuf Tekin.

World Toilet Day: Africa's sanitation blueprint for health and dignity

Africa's sanitation divide tells a story where political will and investment secure dignity, while neglect leaves millions vulnerable to preventable disease, malnutrition and environmental strain.

Marburg virus outbreak confirmed in southern Ethiopia

The virus strain detected shows similarities to those previously identified in East Africa, the Africa CDC said.

Boeing ordered to pay $28m to family of Ethiopian Airlines crash victim

Chicago jury awards damages for emotional and financial losses to Shikha Garg’s family, following the first civil trial linked to the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines disaster.

South Africa to investigate arrival of 153 Palestinian refugees from Gaza

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the passengers, including families and children, were mysteriously put on a charter plane that arrived in Johannesburg on Thursday.

South Africa grants entry to more than 150 Palestinian refugees

The plane is second transporting Palestinians fleeing genocide in Gaza to South Africa

Africa experiencing worst outbreak of cholera in 25 years, Africa CDC says

Africa is facing the worst outbreak of cholera in 25 years, the Africa CDC told reporters in a briefing on Thursday, blaming the rise on fragile water systems and conflict.

Botswana donates eight cheetahs to India to revive animal's population

Botswana's President Duma Boko has announced that the country would donate eight cheetahs to India to help with the reintroduction of the wild species after it had become extinct decades ago.

Unaddressed impact of climate change holding back Somalia’s prosperity: Deputy Prime Minister

Salah linked the climate crisis directly to instability, displacement, and conflict, particularly in fragile nations.

CAF increases number of teams participating in Women's Africa Cup of Nations

The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is to be increased from 12 to 16 teams at the next tournament in March, the Confederation of African Football has decided.

French priest accused of sexually abusing minor refugees in Morocco

The Catholic Archbishop of Rabat says he has "fully cooperated" with Moroccan and foreign authorities after a French priest was accused of sexually abusing underage refugees in Casablanca.

UNESCO adopts Erdogan's proposal to name December 15 'World Turkic Language Family Day'

With this decision, UNESCO reaffirms its enduring commitment to multilingualism, cultural diversity and dialogue among peoples, says Türkiye's permanent representative to UNESCO Gulnur Aybet.

WHO says health funding to drop up to 40% in 2025, disrupting essential health services

Essential health services in low-and middle-income countries are being severely disrupted as external health aid is projected to fall by 30% to 40% in 2025 compared with 2023, the WHO warned on Monday.

Doctors Without Borders urges RSF to let civilians flee as violence grows in Sudan's Al Fasher

UN reports that nearly 37,000 people have fled five localities east of Darfur after paramilitary forces captured the last major army stronghold.

Libya detains education minister over textbook scandal

Libyan prosecutors have announced they are detaining the country's education minister for negligence over a scandal involving school textbooks.

Egypt opens grand museum in lavish ceremony

The museum holds over 100,000 artefacts, with half on display, creating the world’s largest collection devoted to a single civilisation.

Trump limits number of refugees and prioritises White South Africans

The administration says 7,500 refugee admissions 'shall primarily be allocated among Afrikaners from South Africa'

Tanzania election: Students and civil servants instructed to stay home after election chaos

Tanzania directs civil servants to work from home and tells students to stay home after chaotic election that led to a curfew order in Dar es Salaam.

Fuel crisis in Mali forces nationwide closure of schools

All schools across the West African country are to remain closed from October 27 to November 9 as transport and daily life stand disrupted.

Malawi declares state of emergency due to drought

President Arthur Mutharika appeals for aid as the country faces acute food shortage due to prolonged dry spells

Turkish First Lady Emine Erdogan advocates women's role in global peace at Türkiye-Africa Forum

In a powerful address at the Türkiye-Africa Business and Economic Forum on Thursday, Turkish First Lady Emine Erdogan emphasised the critical role of women in shaping a new global narrative amid ongoing challenges such a