Film Release: NEWF Applauds Debut Of ‘Wild Hope – Rhino Ops’ As A Significant Milestone For African Filmmaking And Conservation
Nature, Environment and Wildlife Filmmakers (NEWF), in a co-production with HHMI Tangled Bank Studios and supported by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, have produced ‘Wild Hope: Rhino Ops’, a gripping film showcasing the park’s largest rhino horn programme to date. NEWF celebrates the recent premier of the film, on Wild Hope TV and on PBS Nature’s YouTube […]
Ramaphosa’s Asia tour kicks off with strengthened ties with Indonesia
South Africa and Indonesia are moving to fast-track their 2023 defense cooperation pact as President Cyril Ramaphosa kicks off a three-nation Asia tour, beginning with Jakarta. During bilateral talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, both leaders discussed expanding trade, defense collaboration, and strategic ties. This includes potential steps toward a preferential trade or a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement amid global […]
Four steps to fix Africa’s food price crisis
Despite promising harvests, East and Southern Africa continue to struggle with alarmingly high and volatile food prices. This paradox highlights that the core issue is not a lack of potential, but a failure of markets and infrastructure. The region possesses abundant arable land, yet poor market integration creates staggering price disparities; for instance, maize can cost […]
How medical tourism undermines African healthcare
The death of Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga in a private Indian hospital highlights a troubling pattern across Africa: leaders seeking medical care abroad while their citizens face crumbling health systems. Odinga, a champion of multi-party democracy, joins a long list of African elites, including Nigeria’s Muhammadu Buhari, Zambia’s Edgar Lungu, and Cameroon’s Paul Biya, who relied on foreign treatment. […]
Court orders Jacob Zuma to repay millions in legal fees
A Pretoria High Court has ordered former South African President Jacob Zuma to repay approximately $1.6 million to the Office of the State Attorney for legal fees accrued over the years in his private litigation, including interest. Judge Anthony Millar gave Zuma a strict 60-day deadline to settle the debt, authorizing the seizure of his assets—including his […]
Morocco’s hip-hop scene goes global
Moroccan rap is powerfully asserting itself on the global music stage, proving that its unique Darija dialect is no barrier to international success. This vibrant scene, long celebrated locally, is now captivating audiences worldwide with its complex blend of Arabic, Amazigh, French, and Spanish. Pioneering artists are leading the charge; El Grande Toto has become the most-streamed […]
Tanzania’s democracy on the brink as crackdown deepens
As Tanzania heads toward its October 29 general elections, Amnesty International warns of a deepening crackdown on dissent, marking a sharp reversal from early reform promises under President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Opposition leaders, journalists, and activists face arbitrary arrests, torture, and even extrajudicial killings, with dozens reported missing. Treason charges against opposition leader Tundu Lissu and restrictive new laws highlight how the […]
Kenyan court puts brakes on controversial cyber law
Kenya’s High Court has temporarily suspended key sections of the country’s newly amended cybercrime law, delivering a win for free speech advocates. The controversial provisions would have criminalized online communication deemed harmful to another’s reputation or mental state, carrying severe penalties including massive fines and a decade in prison. Critics argued the law’s vague language posed a […]
Interpol, Afripol bust terror financing network
A major joint operation by Interpol and Afripol has led to 83 arrests across six African countries, exposing vast networks funding terrorism. The operation revealed a disturbing trend: terrorism financing is now deeply entwined with cybercrime, massive Ponzi schemes, and cryptocurrency fraud. Dubbed Operation Catalyst, the three-month initiative uncovered more than $260 million in illicit funds linked to terror […]
Funding cuts threaten catastrophic malaria resurgence, study warns
A new report warns that cuts to global anti-malaria funding could trigger the “deadliest resurgence ever,” potentially causing nearly a million deaths and massive economic losses across sub-Saharan Africa by 2030. The analysis found that a 20% reduction in support to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria could result in 33 million additional cases, […]
