The African Union International Centre for the Education of Girls and Women in Africa (CIEFFA) Organises the First Pan African Conference on Girls and Women’s Education

With bags packed and flights booked, South Africa's young chess prodigies Beauwin and Deauwin Rens are set to represent their country at the World Youth Rapid and Blitz Championships in Greece. The siblings are fully prepared to showcase their skills on the world stage, with accommodation already arranged for their stay during the competition. The Rens brothers are ready to make their mark and compete against top international talents in this prestigious chess event. Full...

Wole Soyinka, a Nigerian writer deeply invested in art and politics, describes himself as a "fundamentalist of human freedom." Despite experiencing political imprisonment and treason charges, he won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1986. Approaching his 90th birthday, Soyinka attempted to disengage from the world but found it difficult to sustain, ultimately rediscovering his play "The Swamp Dwellers" and reflecting on the optimistic depiction of a hybrid community within it. Full Article

The Trump administration has dismissed key health officials overseeing care for vulnerable children and pregnant women with H.I.V. in low-income countries, affecting prevention and treatment programs. The elimination of expert teams managing these initiatives has raised concerns about the continuity of care funded by PEPFAR. The reorganization at the Health and Human Services Department has led to layoffs and a lack of institutional knowledge, potentially jeopardizing critical H.I.V. services for mothers and children in sub-Saharan...

The Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund (LPFF) has disclosed that 59 legal practitioners, including a lawyer involved in a fatal cocaine-induced car crash and a Moja Love "expert," have been convicted of embezzling trust funds from clients over the past seven years. This alarming revelation underscores the widespread issue of lawyers misappropriating client funds, leading to serious consequences for both the legal profession and the victims affected by the theft. The LPFF's findings shed light on...

Lesotho's garment workers face an uncertain future as President Donald Trump's 50% import tariff threatens the country's textile sector, impacting exports to the US under the African Growth and Opportunity Act. South Africa sees the end of Agoa, while Kenya remains optimistic about maintaining competitiveness in the US market despite the new tariffs. The potential loss of Agoa privileges could have a dramatic impact on Lesotho's economy, with experts warning of significant challenges ahead for...

A Nigerian man survived an attack on his hunting party that killed 16 companions, escaping after being beaten and hiding until rescued. The incident has sparked national outrage, with calls for justice from rights groups and President Tinubu. Tensions between northern and southern Nigerians persist, exacerbated by clashes over resources, leading to increased vigilante groups and grief in affected communities. Full Article