Sahel at the Crossroads: Why Social Cohesion Could Make or Break the Region

A new SIPRI report argues that the region’s future will not be determined by military might or foreign aid alone — it will hinge on whether governments, communities, and international actors can finally learn to work together to build social...

From California to South Africa: Lessons for Our Advertising Future

Leagas Delaney South Africa, CEO Ray Langa shares his insights following a recent trip to the West Coast of the USA. His experiences of the advertising industry there inspired him to explore what it is that could take the quintessential South...

Kuhnemann hopes Australia will get India’s “serious talent” Abhishek Sharma out “cheaply”

Spinner Matthew Kuhnemann hopes Australia will curb the fireworks from India’s “serious talent” Abhishek Sharma in the upcoming fourth T20I at the Bill Pippen Oval, Gold Coast, on Thursday (November 6). Abhishek has been India’s driving force with...

Algeria Visa for Indians: Journey into North Africa’s Hidden Jewel

If you’ve ever dreamed of wandering through Sahara dunes that shimmer like gold, strolling ancient Roman ruins, or sipping mint tea in bustling souks, Algeria is the destination that quietly calls your name. Often overshadowed by its famous...

Larry + Joe can change the world | Opinion

On every continent around the world, hidden forces are compelling millions of people to give up their native homes to flee into the uncertainty of incredibly dangerous treks, voyages, and flights. These seething galaxies of humans become the...

Explora Introduces Caribbean Cruise with Mike Horn and MSC Foundation

Explora Journeys has announced its “A Journey of Caribbean Calm & Bahamian Blue” cruise in the Caribbean aboard the Explora II in late January 2026. The sailing, departing from Miami, U.S.A., on January 25, 2026, and returning to Miami on February...

ACHPR85: ISHR calls for greater support to defenders working on the Sahel, Guinea, Madagascar, and Palestine

On 23 October 2025, as part of the 85th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR), ISHR delivered an oral statement on the human rights situation in Africa. On the Sahel, ISHR highlighted the numerous acts of...

Africa should not expect much from Donald Trump, By Johnnie Carson

President Trump and African leaders The administration will probably make some overtures to Africa; as it did in the first term. It will probably keep the Presidential Council on Doing Business in Africa largely as a gesture to the American...

As Sudan Burns, Egypt and Eritrea Renew Strategic Alliance to Face Shifting Winds in the Horn of Africa

As Sudan Burns, Egypt and Eritrea Renew Strategic Alliance to Face Shifting Winds in the Horn of Africa CAIRO — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on Thursday reaffirmed his country’s strong support for Eritrea’s sovereignty and territorial...

Ethiopia’s Red Sea Dreams Stir Fears of New Conflict in the Horn of Africa

Ethiopia’s Red Sea Dreams Stir Fears of New Conflict in the Horn of Africa ADDIS ABABA - The Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) chief Field Marshal Birhanu Jula has hinted at the possible grabbing of the Red Sea from the neighbouring...

Joint Press Statement Following 19th Annual Joint Consultative Meeting between African Union Peace and Security Council, Members of UN Security Council

The African Union Peace and Security Council and the members of the United Nations Security Council held their nineteenth Annual Joint Consultative Meeting at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 17 October 2025. The African...

BRICS+ Series: A turning point for African financial governance

This announcement represents more than a mere administrative adjustment; it signifies a transformation in how international markets view Africa's leading economies. Specifically for Nigeria and South Africa, this delisting serves as both a...

The tiny threats facing the kings of the savannah

Lions are often celebrated as symbols of strength and resilience, but new research led by Yale School of the Environment scientists suggests that some of the most serious threats facing West Africa’s critically endangered lions are too small to be...

It’s Time to Restore and Re-centre at the Soul Sync Wellness Event in the KZN South Coast

As the year nears its end, many people are suffering from fatigue, anxiety, and stress owing to the demands of daily life. Rest, reconnection and renewal are needed to unwind and prepare for the year ahead, which is why The Soul Sync Wellness...

Empowering Young Women Leaders In West Africa: Regional Seminar And ROAJELF General Assembly Held In Abuja

From October 13–17, 2025, Abuja, Nigeria, hosted a pivotal regional seminar focused on enhancing the role of young women in political parties and parliaments across West Africa and the Sahel. The event was jointly organized by the ECOWAS Gender...

Trump: Killings In Nigeria National Tragedy, Transcend Tribe, Religion — ADC

1 ABUJA – The African Democratic Con­gress (ADC) has warned that Ni­geria is confronting an existential crisis that threatens the survival of all citizens, irrespective of re­ligion, region, or ethnicity. The party said the worsen­ing state of...

Training: 16 defenders engage with the NGO Forum, African Commission for local impact

Across the continent, human rights defenders play a vital role in achieving justice and a dignified life for everyone – whether they stand up for freedom of expression and association, keep governments accountable or fight for gender equality....

Sudanese War Could Spiral Across Africa, Envoy Warns Nigeria, Others

Michael Olugbode in Abuja The Sudanese authorities have called on Nigeria and other African countries to support the ongoing efforts at ending the war in Sudan, warning that the war is a siege and could spiral across Africa if actions are not...

In South Africa, growing anger over poor living standards as memories of apartheid fade

According to data released by global market research firm Ipsos in September, 80% of South Africans say their country is on the wrong track. It is not hard to see why. Even if they are not among the white Afrikaners who have sought refugee status...

Ghana’s gold sector faces its biggest audit in years as Africa redefines mining control

Ghana, Africa’s leading gold producer, has launched its most extensive mining audit in a decade, marking a bold move to tighten oversight and reclaim revenue from some of the world’s largest mining firms A government letter seen by Reuters says...