Thu 29 May 2025: The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned yesterday that more than one million children in Sudan are at risk of cholera as the disease spreads across Khartoum State. The UN agency said 7,700 cholera cases have been recorded in the Khartoum State since January, including more than 1,000 cases among children […]
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Thu 29 May 2025: National Child Protection Week 2025 rallies South Africans under the theme ‘Working Together to End Violence Against Children’. National Child Protection Week, running from 29 May to 5 June 2025, commences with a nationwide appeal for all citizens to actively protect the country’s youth. The 2025 campaign, themed ‘Working Together to […]
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Wed 28 May 2025: Traoré’s leadership in Burkina Faso raises questions about legitimacy, perception, and influence. Ibrahim Traoré, a young military officer, came to power in Burkina Faso following a coup. Now widely referred to as the “people’s captain,” his rise has generated a mix of support and scrutiny. Some call him a leader who […]
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Tue 27 May 2025: Despite growing suspicion that South Africa’s government is giving preferential treatment to Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink, officials have moved to dispel fears that recent policy developments are designed to benefit any specific company. On 23 May 2025, Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi issued a proposed policy direction […]
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Tue 27 May 2025: Amnesty International says torture, killings and enforced disappearances have taken place in areas under rebel control. M23 rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have committed serious abuses against civilians, “including torture, killings and enforced disappearances”, in areas under their control, according to Amnesty International. “These acts violate […]
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Mon 26 May 2025: Uganda has abruptly suspended all military and defence cooperation with Germany, claiming Berlin’s ambassador is engaging in activities that threaten national security. The dramatic announcement was made on Sunday by the Ugandan army, marking a sharp escalation in tensions between the East African nation and its European partners. “The Uganda People’s […]
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Sun 25 May 2025: During President Ramaphosa’s recent working visit to the USA on the invitation of President Trump, AfriForum had definitely wished for a different treatment of our President or at the least a different outcome of the meeting. However, wishes are not horse or else beggars will be riding. Let me address a […]
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Sun 25 May 2025: Sudan’s army said Thursday that mass graves for hundreds of civilians were found in Omdurman, the twin city of Khartoum. A military statement said 648 were held by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) inside a school in “horrific and inhumane conditions” in the Salha neighborhood in Omdurman. “Some 465 people died and were buried […]
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Sun 25 May 2025: Childhood overweight and obesity are a growing public health challenge in South Africa. In 2016, 13% of the country’s children were reported to be obese. This is predicted to double by 2030. This problem has been linked to the regular consumption of calorie-dense foods high in sugar, salt and fat. South African children are growing […]
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Sat 24 May 2025: Relations between China and Africa are increasingly important in understanding the dynamics that shape our world. But until now, the role of sport was overlooked. A new book, Global China and the Global Game in Africa, explores the role of football in relations between China and Africa – culturally, politically and economically. Wycliffe W. […]
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