Africa: Countries Pledge to Act On Childhood Violence Affecting Some 1 Billion Children

The Zamzam camp in Sudan, home to 700,000 internally displaced people, was devastated by an attack from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) last week, exacerbating the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region following two decades of conflict. Residents, including Fathiya Mohammed, who lost her husband during the chaos, fled to Tawila, enduring severe conditions and violence, with many reporting being robbed along the way. Medical charity Doctors Without Borders has reported a surge in...

Sudan's civil war has entered its third year with a devastating toll, including the massacre of civilians in Darfur and a humanitarian crisis affecting 640,000 people facing catastrophic hunger. The conflict, stemming from a power struggle between army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, has led to widespread violence, war crimes, and regional instability, particularly affecting Chad and South Sudan. Despite the dire situation and the efforts of local civilians to...

In their first official engagements this week, the 66 new ANC KwaZulu-Natal leaders faced significant criticism from business and civil society sectors. These groups directed a barrage of complaints at the ANC and the municipalities it governs in KwaZulu-Natal, highlighting dissatisfaction with the party's performance and governance. This "baptism of fire" underscores the challenges the new leadership will face as they seek to address the concerns raised by these key stakeholders. Full Article

Bongi Msomi, former South African netball star, inspires young athletes through her Legacy Project and coaching clinics. At the St Stithians Sports Fest, she shared advanced netball techniques and philosophies, empowering participants like Kearatwa Keikelame. Full Article

SummaryFormer Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam has announced his candidacy for president in Ivory Coast's upcoming election as the sole representative of the PDCI, the main opposition party. After living abroad for two decades, Thiam relinquished his French citizenship to participate in the election, having previously held high-ranking positions in international firms, including Aviva and Prudential. At the PDCI convention, he was selected without opposition, and while the current president, Alassane Ouattara, has expressed interest...

Limpopo teacher Job Legodi faced consequences after telling his principal, Marupeng Ramootla, to "voetsek." He received a R3,000 fine and a final written warning from the provincial education department for using vulgar language in their exchange. Legodi subsequently approached the Education Labour Relations Council to contest the disciplinary action taken against him. Full Article