Africa: New UN Humanitarian Chief Assumes Office

A report revealed that the May 2024 collapse of a partially-built apartment block in George, South Africa, which killed 34 workers, was "entirely preventable" due to ignored safety concerns and substandard materials. Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson called for criminal accountability and pledged to reform construction regulations following emotional meetings with survivors and victims' families. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A building fell down in South Africa, hurting many workers and causing sadness...

An 11-year-old boy, who was kidnapped at gunpoint in 2022 and held for ransom, testified against four accused, including his neighbor, in the Ntuzuma Magistrate’s Court. The kidnappers demanded a R1-million ransom from his mother, highlighting the severity of the crime and the impact on the victim and his family. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: An 11-year-old boy who was taken by bad people last year told the story of what happened in...

Khanyisile NgcoboBBC News, JohannesburgA respected police officer, Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, accused South Africa's Police Minister Senzo Mchunu of links to organized crime during a dramatic press conference, sparking public support and concerns over political interference in the police. Mkhwanazi's allegations come amid a crisis of trust in law enforcement, with only 22% of the public expressing confidence in the police due to corruption and inefficiency. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: South African Police...

Morocco secured a 3-1 victory against Mali in their final group game, aided by a controversial penalty, allowing them to top Group A. Jraidi opened the scoring, followed by another penalty and a late goal from substitute Chapelle, while Mali's efforts, including a disallowed goal, were not enough to improve on their previous Wafcon performance. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Morocco won their soccer game against Mali 3-1, using a penalty kick to...

Nigeria advanced to the semi-finals of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations with a dominant 5-0 win over Zambia in Casablanca, showcasing impressive clinical finishing. After an early goal from Osinachi Ohale and further strikes from Esther Okoronkwo, Chinwendu Ihezuo, Oluwatosin Demehin, and Folashade Ijamilusi, Nigeria remains unbeaten and will face either South Africa or Senegal next. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Nigeria's women's soccer team won a big game against Zambia,...

Disruptive rain, potentially leading to flooding, is forecasted for the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal, with additional showers expected across Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, North West, Free State, and the Eastern Cape, as reported by the South African Weather Service. Residents in these regions are advised to prepare for adverse weather conditions. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Big rains are coming to KwaZulu-Natal and other places in South Africa, which might make the roads wet...