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In the Shadow of the Gallery: Art, power and the fight for Johannesburg’s soul

Johannesburg Art Gallery’s decay reveals deeper cracks in South Africa’s cultural and political institutions

Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Hell is others: Sarajevo and the tragedy of intimacy

In war-torn Sarajevo, desire collides with brutality in a play that refuses resolution or easy moral comfort

Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Laureus awards at 25: Has Rupert blown the whistle?

The future of the β€˜Oscars of sport’ remains unclear as the South African billionaire seemingly loses interest in the Laureus project

Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Rethink philanthropy for sustainable development

The amount in dollars of charitable donations has declined. Perhaps venture philanthropy is the answer

Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

'Double patriarchy': doctor has South Africa talking about financial abuse

A medic sparks a national conversation about the financial abuse some female breadwinners face.

Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

It’s rocking in Joburg’s Rosebank

There’s money pouring in amid a residential boom, as well as all the retail, commercial and hotel action

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Sudan: Sudan Situation 'Absolutely Devastating' As UN Ramps Up Food Aid

[UN News] The situation in western Sudan is "shocking" and people in the capital, Khartoum face "absolutely devastating" conditions according to a senior UN official in the African country.

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Crisis Forces Refugees to Swim for Their Lives to Burundi

[UN News] The number of desperate refugees fleeing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and seeking safety in Burundi continues to rise, placing immense pressure on aid agencies struggling to cope with an escalating crisis amid dwindling resources.

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Congo-Kinshasa: Declaration of Principles Between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda

[State Department] Washington, DC -- Between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Government of the Republic of Rwanda (the Participants), in support of a pathway to peace, stability, and integrated economic development in the eastern DRC region and the resumption of normal bilateral relations between the Participants. Signature of this document affirms the political commitment of the...

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Ngetich sets 10km world record for women-only race

Agnes Ngetich sets a new 10km world record as she becomes the first woman to run the distance in under 30 minutes in a women-only race.

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

No turbocharge needed in the stylish Mazda CX-30

Although its naturally aspirated engine has been criticised, the Mazda CX-30 combines a plush interior and snappy exterior to give you a fantastic driving experience

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Is the law indeed an ass in this case?

The investigation of advocate Dali Mpofu for misconduct leads us to ponder this question

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Looking back in black and white to see more clearly

A nostalgic journey through analogue photography that bridges generations and memories

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

From prized artworks to bullet shells: how war devastated Sudan's museums

Sudan's national museum is among the institutions that have been looted and vandalised during the war.

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Congo-Kinshasa: Secretary of State Marco Rubio at Declaration of Principles Signing Ceremony

[State Department] Washington, DC -- SECRETARY RUBIO: Thank you all for being here today. It's - I'm honored to be here with my counterparts, the foreign ministers of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, for the - to witness the Declaration of Principles for peace in the eastern DRC. It's a declaration that establishes a fundamental understanding of regional governance, security, economic frameworks, and to end...

Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Border officers saw a couple behaving oddly with a baby - and uncovered a mystery

The identity of Nigerian baby brought to the UK remains unknown after an "extraordinary" court case.

Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

UK border officers saw a couple behaving oddly with a baby - and uncovered a Nigerian mystery

The identity of a Nigerian baby brought to the UK remains unknown after an "extraordinary" court case.

Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Rwanda: Nduhungirehe - Washington Declaration 'Opens Door to Peace' in DR Congo

[New Times] The declaration of principles signed in Washington D.C. on Friday, April 25, between Rwanda and DR Congo "opens the door" to an agreement that will bring lasting peace in eastern DR Congo and the Great Lakes Region, Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe said.

Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Congo-Kinshasa: The United States Hosts Signing of Declaration of Principles Between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Government of Rwanda

[State Department] Washington, DC -- Today, Secretary of State Marco Rubio convened the Signing of a Declaration of Principles between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Government of the Republic of Rwanda.

Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Congo-Kinshasa: The United States Hosts Signing of Declaration Between the DR Congo and Rwanda

[State Department] Washington, DC -- Today, Secretary of State Marco Rubio convened the Signing of a Declaration of Principles between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Government of the Republic of Rwanda.

Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

'My bananas were seized and destroyed' - Malawi-Tanzania trade row escalates

Following the crackdown, some traders have resorted to selling their goods in secret, the BBC hears.

Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Sudanese eating charcoal and leaves to survive, aid agency warns

People are trekking under "blistering" heat to escape "horrific circumstances", the BBC is told.

Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

How to humanise a robot

The robots could fix the street robots, replace the raggedly traffic controllers and fill in the potholes

Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

'Fees have fallen' in Namibia as president announces free higher education

However, it is not clear where the funding will come from, raising questions about where it is feasible.

Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Somalia: President Mohamud in Uganda For Aussom Meeting Amid Intensified Anti-Terror Campaign

[Radio Dalsan] Kampala -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has arrived in Kampala, Uganda, to participate in a key summit of the countries contributing to the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), which officially opens Friday.

Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Congo-Kinshasa: Challenges Facing the Latest Truce Between Kinshasa and M23

[ISS] Dynamics on the ground in eastern DRC and the country's capital will test Qatar's mediation efforts.

Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Sudan: Sudanese Fleeing War 'Fall Prey to Human Trafficking' - ACJPS

[Dabanga] New York -- As millions of Sudanese flee the conflict that erupted in April 2023, some are escaping the immediate dangers of war only to fall victim to human trafficking networks, according to a report by the African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS). A separate ACJPS report provides further details on the humanitarian situation in North Darfur after a series of attacks by the paramilitary Rapid...

Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

South Africa: Sassa Gold Cards to Continue Working Beyond 31 May 2025

[SAnews.gov.za] The Postbank has confirmed that South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Gold Cards will continue to work beyond 31 May 2025.

Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

South Africa: Tembisa Hospital Fires Pose Safety Risk to Patients, Staff

[SAnews.gov.za] The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) has expressed concern regarding repeated fire outbreaks at the Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital, in Gauteng.

Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Rwanda: Genocide Fugitive Who 'Lied His Way Into the U.S.' Arrested After Decades of Immigration Deception

[New Times] Faustin Nsabumukunzi, a former Counsellor in Kibirizi Sector, in Gisagara District, has been arrested in the United States for concealing his involvement in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.

Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Africa: Increases in Vaccine-Preventable Disease Outbreaks Threaten Years of Progress, Warn WHO, UNICEF, Gavi

[WHO] Geneva/New York -- Immunization efforts are under growing threat as misinformation, population growth, humanitarian crises, and funding cuts jeopardize progress and leave millions of children, adolescents, and adults at risk, warn WHO, UNICEF, and Gavi during World Immunization Week, 24-30 April.

Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Arsenal urged to put Visit Rwanda 'financial gains' aside

A group of Arsenal fans believe the Premier League club should not renew its sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda if it "values standards".

Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Ghana: Ablekuma Central MP Congratulates MCE Nominee

[Ghanaian Times] The Member of Parliament for Ablekuma Central Constituency, Abdul Latif Dan has congratulated Mr Frank Nkansah for his nomination as the Municipal Chief Executive of the Ablekuma Central Municipal Assembly.

Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Ghana: President Nominates New Batch of MMDCEs

[Ghanaian Times] The President, John Dramani Mahama, has nominated total of 31 persons from three regions across the country to the positions of as Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), subject to approval by their respective assemblies.

Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Ghana: Provide Security for Journalists in Galamsey Fight - GJA Pres

[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has called for the provision of adequate security for journalists who reported on illegal small-scale mining related issues from mining sites in the country.

Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica