Iran War Could Add to Nigeria’s Security Troubles. What to Watch Out For
Although the theatre of the war is far away from Nigeria geographically, the impact is being felt in the country.
Africa
SA Human Rights Commission Must Compel Government to End Hunger, Activists Demand
1 in 5 households experience moderate food insecurity, according to StatsSA
In Pain? You Might Have to Suck It Up
“The difference between public and private [health sectors] is like night and day when it comes to managing acute pain”
South Africa’s Gig Economy Workers Set to Get More Protection Under Planned Labour Law Reforms
South Africa is proposing to extend labour and social protections to platform workers.
The ICJ Just Reframed Climate Change as a Legal Risk For Nations
A sweeping advisory opinion from The Hague declares climate change an urgent and existential threat and, for the first time, […]
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The Spread of a New Mosquito Is Forcing a Rethink Of Malaria Strategy
A fast spreading species once confined to South Asia is now advancing across the Horn of Africa, thriving in urban […]
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Algorithms Have Become the New Cartel in East Africa’s Human Trafficking Network
Data from the East and Horn of Africa Anti-Trafficking Network shows the number of Ethiopians trafficked through Kenya has doubled […]
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Fink Haysom Fought Tirelessly for Justice and Reconciliation – In South Africa and on the Global Stage
The qualities forged by his intense involvement in the struggle for democratic practices shaped his approach to conflict and strife, wherever it occurred.
Diana Ferrus: The South African Poet Whose Words Reclaimed History
Her poem I’ve Come to Take You Home was written into French law. It deals with the repatriation of the remains of Sarah Baartman.
A Desert Experiment in Kenya Could Redefine How The World Saves Biodiversity
In the harsh volcanic landscapes of Kenya’s Marsabit County, a botanical garden tending rare aloe species has become a proving ground for […]
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Human Rights Day 2026: A Hollow Symbol for Millions Living in Poverty and Fear
While President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke on the “importance of human rights” this week, the reality faced by millions of South Africans is one of meagre meals, despair and keeping possessions under lock and key against crime. For more than 12,4 million unemployed people in the country — nearly 43% (Statistics South Africa: February 2026) — […]
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Sharpeville Forgotten by Government
Memorials honouring the victims of the 1960 massacre are falling into ruin, but local activists are stepping up to improve the township
Interview: Stablecoins Are Fueling Cross-Border Business in North Africa
Corporations and high-net-worth investors are increasingly using stablecoins and blockchain rails to settle cross-border transactions, navigate dollar shortages, and streamline […]
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Inside Kenya’s K-Shaped Economy: A Recovery on Paper, Not in People’s Pockets
It is a small request, the kind that might pass unnoticed in another economy. In Nairobi, a senior government official […]
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Cederberg Municipality Battles to Keep up With Sprawling Informal Settlements
Almost one in five residents of Clanwilliam and Citrusdal live in informal settlements with limited access to water, sanitation, and refuse removal
What Africa’s Stablecoin Boom Means for Its Financial System
Back in 2014, two blockchain pioneers set out to solve a problem confronting the early cryptocurrency ecosystem: the extreme price […]
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South African Government Has to Take Note of US Reality
(Parliamentary debate: Escalating crisis in the Middle East following the recent US attack on Iran and the implications this has for South Africa) South Africa’s support for Iran and the negative consequences because of the country’s apparent hostility towards the United States (US) are firmly rooted in the ANC’s historical ties with countries and organisations […]
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So Where Is the Fuel Then?
In a media statement issued yesterday, the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources assured the public that the country has sufficient fuel supply, despite international conflict. However, the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) has been privy to letters from fuel suppliers warning filling stations of possible shortages. A long list of filling stations that have […]
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Family Planning Helps Prevent HIV From Spreading: Why Are Many Nigerians Not Using Contraception?
Preventing unintended pregnancies among women living with HIV is a critical strategy for the prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission.
Bienvenu Shelter Provides a Safe Haven for Asylum Seekers
Scalabrinian Missionary Sisters shelter accommodates up to 60 women at a time, providing housing, meals and skills training
Aunty Pat’s BnB Regulations
The rental of homes in decent neighbourhoods of Cape Town is becoming increasingly unaffordable to local residents.
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Free State Budget: Wage Bill Comprises 65%
The Free State’s budget for the 2026/27 financial year clearly shows that government’s first priority is not developing the province, but keeping the public service afloat. ’n An eye-watering 65% of the provincial budget goes to salaries, while the sectors that truly drive economic growth are neglected. Agriculture – central to food security and job […]
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Eina! Study Shows Hospitals Are Botching Pain Management
Most patients do not receive important treatment during and after surgery
New Play Honours Murdered Environmental Activist Fikile Ntshangase
Isitha Sabantu explores the threats that climate activists face