Africa: Transparency, Fair-Trade Practices Key for Just Energy Transition in Africa – ECA’s Antonio Pedro

Tsakani – Jealous Down defeated Kopano FC with a winning score of 1-0 in a U15 soccer match at Green Point ground. Jealous Down coach Ayabonga Nxumalo expressed some disappointment in his team's performance but aims to improve their skills during practice. The game showcased both teams' desire to win, with Jealous Down ultimately emerging victorious. Full Article

Armed men in Sudan have raped hundreds of children, some as young as 1, amid a devastating civil war entering its third year, with 221 cases of rape documented by health providers in 2024, involving 147 girls and 74 boys, including children under 5. Victims suffered serious physical and psychological harm, with some infected with H.I.V. and other diseases. The conflict, marked by atrocities and ethnic killings, has displaced over 11 million people and both...

Africa.com is hosting a free, virtual event on March 18, 2025, called Africa, Meet 7 Black Astronauts, featuring seven Black NASA astronauts to inspire students and educators in STEM education. The event will showcase astronauts like Dr. Robert L. Satcher Jr., Maj. Gen. Charles F. Bolden Jr., and Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr., aiming to ignite the passion of Africa's future scientists and engineers. Attendees can join the live-streamed event, submit questions, and engage in...

The African Union has adopted the statute for the establishment of the Africa Food Safety Agency to enhance food safety, protect consumer health, and facilitate trade under the AfCFTA. The Agency will harmonize food safety policies, establish a data hub and alert system, and ensure compliance with international standards to boost competitiveness and consumer confidence in African food products. The AU is fast-tracking the operationalization of the Agency and calls on all stakeholders to support...

Two lionesses from the !Khamab Kalahari Reserve were introduced to Addo Elephant National Park in March 2025, enhancing the Park's genetic diversity. The sisters, aged two-and-a-half years, are collared for monitoring purposes, helping manage their impact on the environment and prey species. Their presence contributes to a larger conservation initiative to maintain a healthy lion population within the Park. Full Article

In 2025, the UN will mark 80 years without a female Secretary-General, highlighting its failure to practice gender equality despite promoting it globally. The upcoming CSW69 in New York will assess gender equality progress while the UN itself struggles with male dominance and lack of women representation in leadership. Civil society campaigns like 1 for 8 Billion are pushing for transformative reforms, demanding transparency in the Secretary-General selection process and the nomination of feminist women...