Sat 25 January 2025: – UN human rights office spokesperson warns any attack on Goma ‘risks catastrophic impacts on hundreds of thousands of civilians’ GENEVA The UN refugee agency on Friday said it is “gravely” concerned about the safety and security of civilians and internally displaced people (IDPs) in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, […]
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Fri 24 January 2025: President Cyril Ramaphosa’s partners in his coalition government are preparing to take legal action after he signed the contentious Expropriation Act into law. The Democratic Alliance (DA) and Freedom Front Plus (FF+) say it undermines property rights. The DA is the African National Congress’s (ANC) biggest partner in its so-called government […]
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Fri 24 January 2025: Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie says he has received “with great pride and a sense of expectation” news of the Academy Award nomination for the South African film The Last Ranger. Directed by Cindy Lee, the film has been nominated in the category of Best Live Action Short […]
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Fri 24 January 2025: The debt situation in many African countries has escalated again to a critical juncture. Twenty are in, or at risk of, debt distress. Three pivotal elements significantly contribute to this. Firstly, the rules governing the international banking system favour developed countries and work against the interests of African countries. Secondly, multilateral financial […]
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Thu 23 January 2025: Nigerians may be wondering whether the year 2025 will bring the “renewed hope” promised by the President Bola Tinubu administration – or whether they are in for another year of economic despair. Nigerians are facing unprecedented economic challenges, arising from the removal of fuel subsidies. This has raised the price of petrol by nearly 500% within one […]
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Thu 23 January 2025: Cultural heritage clashes with modern development. A proposed six-story hotel, planned just 20 meters from the Auwal Masjid, in the heart of Bo-Kaap, Cape Town, where the call to prayer echoes through cobblestone streets, has sparked outrage among residents. The Bo-Kaap Civic and Ratepayers Association, led by Osman Shabad, is leading the […]
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Thu 23 January 2025: Over one million people have fled the conflict in Sudan and arrived in neighboring South Sudan, marking a grim milestone in an ongoing humanitarian crisis caused by nearly two years of fighting, UN agencies said Tuesday. According to new data from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the UN Refugee […]
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Wed 22 January 2025: In the mining town of Stilfontein, located in South Africa’s North West Province, a humanitarian crisis has unfolded, exposing the challenges surrounding illegal mining operations. At the heart of this tragedy are the mineworkers, colloquially known as “zama zamas”, who face exploitation, unsafe conditions, and systemic neglect. Over the December holiday […]
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Wed 22 January 2025: Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has recorded an increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), with data showing that inflation increased in December to 3%, from 2.9% in November 2024. “At the end of each year, Statistics South Africa calculates the average inflation rate for the year. The average inflation for […]
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Wed 22 January 2025: The Brics+ grouping is emerging as a possible rival to US dominance of world affairs. The US and China lie at the heart of this debate. They are the two biggest trading partners of most African countries and both have strategic interests that they are determined to protect. The Conversation Africa’s […]
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