US Missionary Abducted by Suspected Jihadists: 'Pray for His Protection'

An American missionary who was abducted in the West African nation of Niger by suspected jihadists is still missing. Kevin Rideout was taken from his home in Niger's capital in the middle of the night last week in a Toyota Corolla by three armed...

Rights Groups demand urgent medical attention, release of abducted activists in Uganda

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK), Amnesty International, and Vocal Africa are demanding the immediate release and urgent medical attention for Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, who were allegedly abducted in Kampala, Uganda, nearly a...

Richard Esling, On the Grapevine: Journeys End – a beacon of ethical wine production

Located in the Helderberg region of Stellenbosch, South Africa, Journey’s End is a winery that marries premium winemaking with a deep‐rooted commitment to social and environmental stewardship. Journey’s End sits on the south-facing slopes of the...

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC Mayor

Support local news today! Our nonprofit newsroom relies on readers like you to power investigations like these. Join the community that powers NYC’s independent local news. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries endorsed Zohran Mamdani for New...

South Africa scrubs off FATF greylisting and reclaims financial compliance mojo

When the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) met on Friday, 24 October in Paris, the world’s financial watchdog had good news for South Africa (SA). In a press statement following the FATF plenary meeting held from 22 to 24 October 2025, the...

Parliamentary hearings: Murambinda residents urge accountability, youth inclusion and fair climate financing

Samson Matema led the proceedings as the Climate Change Management Bill was presented to an engaged audience. MURAMBINDA GROWTH POINT, BUHERA (NewsDay Live) – Citizens in Murambinda, Zimbabwe, have urged Parliament to strengthen environmental...

ADC Faction Vows to Restore Party’s Integrity, Accuses Politicians of Infiltration

The Hon. Nafiu Bala-led faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has vowed to restore the integrity and glory of the party, accusing certain politicians of infiltrating its ranks to sow confusion. In a statement issued in Abuja on...

Africa and the road to payment sovereignty

In a world marked by increasing geo- political polarisation and sudden dis- ruptions in trade and financial flows, ensuring sovereignty and the resilience of payments and settlements have be-come vital considerations for economic survival. The...

Why I’m Excited About BoF VOICES 2025

The tenth annual edition of BoF VOICES 2025 is just a few weeks away. From Nov. 18-21 in Oxfordshire, UK, we will convene our global community of top business and creative leaders from the global fashion industry, and unite them with the people...

Ronnie Sim obituary

My father, Ronnie Sim, who has died aged 81, worked for many years in Africa, helping people from various language groups to translate the Bible into their own tongue. Much of his time was spent in Ethiopia, where his biggest project was to...

Digital Telecom Partners with Datel

Digital Telecom (https://DigitalTelecom.tech/), a subsidiary of Digital Afrique Telecom (DAT), today announced a strategic partnership with Datel, Estonia’s leading geospatial technology company, to deploy advanced satellite monitoring and digital...

Cameroon: At 92, Biya Secures Another Term As Opposition Alleges Violence

Home Africa Cameroon: At 92, Biya Secures Another Term As Opposition Alleges Violence Biya, 92, won 53.66% of the vote, against 35.19% for his former ally, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, the Constitutional Council said. Cameroon’s long-serving President...

“It is not exploitation alone that impoverishes Africa but misgovernance’ – Acting Chief Justice

The Acting Chief Justice of Ghana, Justice Paul Scott Baffoe-Bonnie, has challenged African leaders to confront the root causes of the continent’s economic struggles, declaring that Africa’s poverty stems not only from foreign exploitation but...

Be Honest With Nigerians On Reasons Behind Change Of Military Leadership, ADC Challenges Tinubu

1 ABUJA – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has challenged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to be honest with Nigerians on the real reasons behind the sudden and rather abrupt change in the leadership of the Nigerian military. The ADC, in a...

Boma prize for Africa returns, to spotlight youth innovation, social impact

The Boma Prize for Africa is set to return for its second edition on December 6–7, 2025, at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra, Ghana, spotlighting youth-driven innovation and social impact across the continent. Following its debut in 2024,...

Mahama to announce substantive Defence Minister soon – Kwakye Ofosu

The Minister in Charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has assured Ghanaians that President John Dramani Mahama will in due course appoint a substantive Minister of Defence to fill the leadership vacuum created by the death of Dr...

Firstbank Sparks Global Kindness With 2025 Corporate Responsibility And Sus

Lagos, 26 October 2025 - FirstBank, the premier bank in West Africa and a leading financial inclusion service provider, is proud to announce the commencement of its 2025 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (CR&S) Week, scheduled to hold...

Overcoming Challenges in South Africa’s Long-Term Care Staffing

In the dynamic landscape of healthcare, particularly within the realm of long-term care facilities, a pressing concern arises: the efficacy and implementation of various staffing models. A recent qualitative study conducted by Nicholson, Heever,...

MISTRA launches landmark publication assessing the capacity, capability and ethics of the South African state

MISTRA launched The State of the South African State, a comprehensive assessment of the South African state’s institutional capacity, governance ethics and developmental capability three decades into democracy. The book calls for evidence-informed...

Democrats fret over GOP hopeful’s edge for Southfield clerk after 2020 election suit

By Max Bryan, MediaNews Group A Republican is the only city clerk candidate on the ballot in Democratic-dominated Southfield, a prospect that worries Democrats and has GOP leaders arguing that the Democrats are in disarray. Republican Gavriel...