Africa: Unveiling the ‘Dark Matter’ of Food, Diets and Biodiversity

A company owned by a Johannesburg ANC branch member and close associate of Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko secured a R2.5-million tender from the health department shortly after being deregistered and quickly reinstated. This controversial transaction raises concerns about possible nepotism and conflicts of interest within the government, particularly involving influential political figures and their business connections. The timing and circumstances surrounding the awarding of the tender suggest potential impropriety and calls for further investigation...

Fatou Samba, sitting in a plastic chair overlooking the sea in Bargny, Senegal, witnesses the devastating effects of coastal erosion and the mass migration of young men like her son Thierieno to Spain. Despite efforts by the newly elected president to deter migration, the dangerous journey across the Atlantic Ocean continues to claim many lives, with thousands of migrants attempting the perilous trip each year. The community in Bargny mourns the loss of loved ones...

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the immediate revocation of visas for all South Sudanese passport holders due to the nation's refusal to accept repatriated citizens from the US. Rubio also stated that South Sudanese citizens will be blocked from entering the US at ports of entry, citing the transitional government's failure to timely accept returnees. This decision comes amid fears of renewed civil war in South Sudan and follows the expiration of Temporary...

Severe thunderstorms are forecasted to impact the Northern Cape, Free State, and North West regions on Monday, posing risks of flooding, property damage, and threats to lives and livestock, as warned by the South African Weather Service. Full Article

Sudanese refugees fleeing airstrikes and ground attacks in Sudan seek medical aid at a remote clinic operated by Doctors Without Borders in Chad. The civil war, now in its third year, has led to increased displacement as the Sudanese military and R.S.F. fighters engage in deadly attacks, with recent airstrikes in North Darfur resulting in dozens of casualties. The situation continues to deteriorate, with over 12 million people displaced and nearly 20,000 civilians killed, prompting...

This text discusses the author's Afrikaner ancestry, the history of colonialism and apartheid in South Africa, and recent claims of genocide and oppression made by Donald Trump and Elon Musk. It highlights the progress made in South Africa since the end of apartheid in 1994, including a thriving democracy and a diverse society. The text also addresses the challenges faced by the country, such as corruption and economic issues, and questions the motivations behind Trump...