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South Africa unveils AI policy with ethics board, ombud to lead governance push
South Africa wants to position itself as a continental leader in Artificial Intelligence governance and innovation. Government has unveiled a draft AI policy and is now seeking public comment on the proposed regulations. The policy doesn't just ask companies to be ethical; it creates a formal AI Ombudsperson and an AI Ethics Board to monitor them. The blueprint is structured around six core pillars aimed at promoting the responsible development and ethical deployment of AI. Peter Ndoro Spoke to Solly Malatsi, South Africa's Communications and Digital Technologies Minister
East Africa Wrap: Dennis Beru briefs you on key news, insights from the region
Now. we look at some of the stories making headlines in the East Africa region and we speak to Kenyan Journalist and Team Leader at Grassroot Journalism Kenya, Dennis Beru...
Justice innovation summit in Cape Town launches Global Freedom Consulting Agency initiative
In today's edition of The Discourse on Rise and Shine, we are following a major global convening on justice innovation taking place in Cape Town, South Africa. The gathering brings together formerly incarcerated leaders, academics, and policymakers from around the world, and marks the launch of the Global Freedom Consulting Agency-an initiative designed to bring lived-experience expertise directly into global justice reform practice. We are joined by participants involved in the convening as it gets underway. Peter Ndoro spoke to Dr Baz Dreisinger, Founder and Executive Director of the Incarceration Nations Network and Jhody Polk, founder of the Jailhouse Lawyers Initiative in the United States
Pope Leo XIV Africa tour targets conflict, migration, rights amid global uncertainty
Pope Leo XIV has embarked on a tour to Africa. He will visit Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea. He is expected to deliver speeches and preside over several masses before returning on 23 April. The visit is expected to address global issues, including conflict, migration, corruption and human rights amid ongoing uncertainty linked to the Middle East war. Peter Ndoro spoke to Dr Charles Sinkala International Relations Expert.
Africa Roundup: Peter Ndoro briefs you on key news, insights, and context shaping Africa and the world
Time now for our daily Africa Roundup. Each morning, just after the six o'clock news, we bring you a concise update on the key developments shaping the continent and the world over the past 24 hours. With insights from our team of journalists, analysts, and newsmakers, we place the day's biggest stories into context - helping you stay informed, connected, and prepared for the day ahead. Peter Ndoro began in Nigeria, where the country's Finance minister, Wale Edun says the country will seek stronger international financial support at this week's IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings. This as the Iran war lifts fuel costs at home and complicates reforms. In a statement, Edun says surging crude prices had some clear benefits for Africa's top oil producer, boosting foreign exchange earnings. Petrol prices have surged more than 50-percent per litre - and diesel more than 70-percent a litre - since the start of the conflict, hurting people and businesses.
Guinea-Bissau faces shocks, inflation, unrest as recovery strains economy and stability
Guinea-Bissau, a small West African nation already grappling with political instability and economic fragility, is now facing renewed pressure from global shocks. Rising fuel prices—linked in part to tensions in the Middle East—have triggered transport strikes and public frustration, while the country continues to recover from a failed coup attempt in late 2025. With inflation rising and livelihoods under strain, questions are growing about how resilient Guinea-Bissau’s economy really is—and whether international support will be enough to stabilise it. To unpack this, Peter Ndoro spoke to José Nico Dju, Bissau-Guinean economist and academic.
Enoch Godongwana, Lesetja Kganyago lead SA to IMF-World Bank talks amid growth fears
South Africa's Finance Minster Enoch Godongwana and Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago will lead Pretoria's delegation to the Spring meetings of the International Montary Fund and World Bank in Washington D.C. this week. This as the leaders of both institutions raised alarm at the impacts of the ongoing war in the Middle East with the IMF Chief warning that the fund would cut its global growth forecast while the World Bank President pointed to broader concerns, including a deepening global unemployment crisis that could hit developing countries the worst over the next decade. Sherwin Bryce-Pease reports
IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings 2026 begin, tackling global economy, growth, stability issues
The 2026 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group get underway today in Washington, D.C., bringing together global financial leaders to tackle key issues shaping the world economy. Held annually, these Spring and Annual Meetings convene central bankers, finance and development ministers, private sector leaders, civil society, and academics. Together, they assess the global economic outlook and deliberate on pressing challenges such as financial stability, economic growth, and poverty reduction. The gatherings remain a unique platform for high-level dialogue on international economic policy. Channel Africa's economics reporter, Innocent Semosa, has more.
Pope Leo embarks on historic trip to Africa
Home to more than a fifth of the world's Catholics, Africa has once again drawn the focus of the Vatican. This as Pope Leo the 14th will follow in the footsteps of Pope John Paul the 2nd, Pope Benedict the 16th and Pope Francis in turning his attention to the continent. Botlhale Phele filed this report…
Nhlanhla Mahlangu brings you the latest edition African Arty Beats
Here's this week's edition of African Arty Beats, compiled by Nhlanhla Mahlangu.
The Discourse: Iran peace talks collapse with Tehran refusing US terms
Welcome to the Monday edition of The Discourse on Channel Africa. The Discourse is a daily live interview feature focusing on major international and African news stories. It brings expert analysis and discussion to provide context, clarity and deeper insight into the political, security and economic issues shaping Africa and the world. Today, we turn to the breakdown of high-stakes US-Iran talks held in Islamabad, which ended after 21 hours of negotiations without agreement. Washington says Tehran refused to accept its terms, while Iran insists the discussions were never expected to deliver an immediate breakthrough, pointing instead to deep mistrust and long-standing disputes over nuclear ambitions and regional security. The collapse comes amid heightened tensions across the Middle East, with broader regional instability once again raising questions about the prospects for diplomacy and de-escalation. We begin by unpacking what went wrong in Islamabad. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Dr Terence McNamee, Senior Fellow at the Montreal Institute for Global Security
The Discourse: High-stakes US-Iran talks collapse with no peace agreement
Welcome to the Monday edition of The Discourse on Channel Africa. The Discourse is a daily live interview feature focusing on major international and African news stories. It brings expert analysis and discussion to provide context, clarity and deeper insight into the political, security and economic issues shaping Africa and the world. Today, we turn to the breakdown of high-stakes US-Iran talks held in Islamabad, which ended after 21 hours of negotiations without agreement. Washington says Tehran refused to accept its terms, while Iran insists the discussions were never expected to deliver an immediate breakthrough, pointing instead to deep mistrust and long-standing disputes over nuclear ambitions and regional security. The collapse comes amid heightened tensions across the Middle East, with broader regional instability once again raising questions about the prospects for diplomacy and de-escalation. We begin by unpacking what went wrong in Islamabad. Peter Ndoro spoke to Middle East expert Na'eem Jeenah, Senior Researcher at the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection
Malawi hospital accredited with 98% accreditation from Council for Health Service Accreditation
A Malawi hospital has been accredited with a 98% accreditation from the Council for Health Service Accreditation of Southern Africa making it the next go to hopsital in the region. The accreditation means that the hospital complies with internationally recognised standards aligned with the principles of the International Society for Quality in Health Care. The hospital is the first in the country to receive such a recognition. Sisi Segalo has more on the story
New crop of Democratic Alliance leaders elected in SA's second largest party
A new crop of DA leaders was elected to lead the South Africa's second largest party at its Federal Congress this weekend. Current Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill Lewis has taken the top spot, pledging to build the party into the largest in the country. In his acceptance speech to two thousand delegates at the DA's Federal Congress in Midrand, Johannesburg on Sunday, he also commit to ensure that his party shapes the direction of govenment to reflect the DA's values. Busi Bopela has more ....
Trump launches US Navy strait of Hormuz blockade , dramatically escalating Middle East tensions
US President Donald Trump has announced that the United States Navy will begin blockading the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, dramatically escalating tensions in the region. The move follows the collapse of marathon talks with Iran aimed at ending the conflict, and threatens to unravel a fragile two-week ceasefire. United States Central Command says its forces will begin enforcing the blockade of all maritime traffic entering and leaving Iranian ports from 1400 GMT on Monday. This report from Reuters.
Tsepiso Makwetla, Peter Ndoro zoom into some of the day's top stories
Time now for our daily Africa Roundup. Each morning, just after the six o'clock news, we bring you a concise update on the key developments shaping the continent and the world over the past 24 hours. Tsepiso Makwetla and Peter Ndoro bring you insights from our team of journalists, analysts, and newsmakers, we place the day's biggest stories into context - helping you stay informed, connected, and prepared for the day ahead
Political Analyst, Mighti Jamie wraps up the weekend's biggest news stories
Now, to discuss further some of the stories making headlines in the continent and developments to expect in this week. Peter Ndoro spoke to to Political Analyst, Mighti Jamie
Push for reparations for slavery, colonialism gains renewed global momentum
The push for reparations for slavery and colonialism is gaining renewed global momentum, with the African Union declaring a Decade of Reparations and the United Nations recognising the transatlantic slave trade as a crime against humanity. But what does reparatory justice actually look like in practice? Our reporter Lebogang Mabange has more....
Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) takes challenge against headquarter executive order to court
The stalemate between the government of Malawi and the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is headed back to court. The standoff is over the refusal of the Electoral Commission to relocate its headquarters from Lilongwe to Blantyre, defying a presidential directive. In October of 2025, when President Peter Mutharika came into office, he issued an order - that the Electoral Commission, along with several other state agencies are to move from Lilongwe to Blantyre within three month. The MEC, refused to honor the directive and filed for a judicial review in the High Court, arguing the order violates its constitutional independence. In February, this year the High Court dismissed the MEC's application on procedural grounds. Now the Commission says it is pursuing fresh legal action against the state. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Mavuto Bamusi, Publicity Secretary for Political Science Association of Malawi
Ismaïl Omar Guelleh wins sixth term with 97.8%, extending 27-year rule in strategic Djibouti
Djibouti's President Ismael Omar Guelleh will start serving his sixth term following his weekend's poll which saw the 78 - year old win by 97.8% of the vote to extend his 27-year rule over the small but strategically located East African country. The country of less than 1 million people sits on the Gulf of Aden at the entrance to the Red Sea and hosts U.S., Chinese, French, Italian and Japanese military bases. Since 2023, several commercial ships damaged in attacks by Yemen's Houthi militants have docked in the country. Guelleh's party which dominates national institution was handpicked in 1999 to succeed his uncle Hassan Gouled Aptidon. To unpack this, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Tendai Mbanje, Governance and Elections Expert at the University of Pretoria
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