13+ hour, 10+ min ago   (1112+ words) Findings from a survey on obstetric violence show that an estimated 1.79-million women who gave birth in the past 10 years in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng were mistreated. We unpack the numbers to show what they really mean. An online training course…...

15+ hour, 7+ min ago   (387+ words) Bosaso — Somali pirates have released the MV Sward and its 17-member crew after holding the ship for months, security sources in Somalia's Puntland region told AFP. The sources said a ransom was paid, but did not say how much. The…...

15+ hour, 11+ min ago   (689+ words) Tooro Kingdom Chief Prince Charles Kamurasi appears to have breached a government-backed agreement that expressly barred any succession activity during the burial of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV after he used Saturday's funeral to declare Prince Edward Rukidi…...

15+ hour, 11+ min ago   (560+ words) Chief Justice Domitille Mukantaganzwa has criticised a decision by France's Court of Cassation to dismiss a case against French soldiers accused of failing to protect Tutsi civilians during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Speaking at a press conference on Friday,…...

15+ hour, 11+ min ago   (1706+ words) The declaration of a new king at the burial of Tooro's King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV has put Musuuga Charles Kamurasi at the centre of a fresh confrontation with government, after the royal clan leader appeared to disregard…...

15+ hour, 19+ min ago   (182+ words) Addis Ababa — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has advocated for stronger African representation, expanded access to finance and markets, and practical measures to enhance trade, investment, and regional connectivity. According to a social media statement from Office of the Prime Minister,…...

15+ hour, 26+ min ago   (240+ words) Speaking at the 18th BRICS Summit, President Cyril Ramaphosa called for the establishment of an international mechanism for the independent scientific evaluation of AI. His comments come as several top AI executives have publicly called for a global slow-down in the…...

15+ hour, 19+ min ago   (352+ words) Addis Ababa — The 18th BRICS Summit concluded today in New Delhi with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration. Held under India's Presidency on September 12-13, 2026, the summit brought together BRICS leaders under the theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability....

15+ hour, 31+ min ago   (494+ words) Private energy companies should first demonstrate the viability of their renewable energy solutions within the private sector before seeking government infrastructure to test and scale them, Senator Penine Uwimbabazi has said. Uwimbabazi made the call while responding to proposals from…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (316+ words) Zanzibar — President Samia Suluhu Hassan has expressed gratitude to Tanzanians, government leaders, diplomats, religious leaders and the international community for messages of condolence, prayers and support following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan. In a message issued from…...