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Pan-African campaign urges communities to support loved ones before loss, not only after death
It's time now for The Discourse, and this Friday we're focusing on a new pan-African campaign that is calling for a shift in how communities express solidarity. Across many parts of Africa, people often come together to support families after the death of a loved one. But the Love One Another Alive campaign, led by NGO PEHE and its partners, is encouraging communities to show that same compassion and generosity while people are still alive and in need. Inspired by African values such as Ubuntu, the initiative seeks to strengthen community solidarity and promote a culture of helping before it's too late. To tell us more this morning, we spoke to Cedric Faizan, Resource Mobilization Officer at NGO PEHE, a non-governmental organisation that promotes human development, community solidarity and social cohesion across Africa. He joins us from Entebbe, Uganda.
Africa Roundup: Top continental and global stories shaping the day ahead
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...
Ghana mourns death of country's tallest man, Sulemana Abdul-Samed, at 33
Ghana is in mourning today. Sulemana Abdul-Samed — the man widely known across the country as its tallest — has died at the age of 33. Our correspondent Eric Mawuena Egbeta reports.
AI and Innovation Drive New Vision for Citizen Engagement at Government Social Media Summit
On The Discourse this morning, we turn our attention to government communicators. As South Africa and the broader continent confront deepening fractures in public trust, the accelerating pace of AI disruption, and the need for better service delivery, how governments communicate has never been more consequential. This week, public sector communicators, policymakers, and tech experts gathered at the Johannesburg Business School for the fourth annual Social Media for Government Summit. Held under the theme: Reimagining Citizen Engagement through Human and Artificial Intelligence,' the event took enter stage at a critical time for African democracies. To unpack the outcomes of this vital summit, we are joined on the ine by Lorato Tshenkeng, the Chief Executive Officer of Decode Communications and convener of the Social Media for Government Summit
Zambia Receives Ballot Papers as Election Preparations Continue Amid Rising Tensions
Zambia has started receiving Ballot Papers for the August General Election from the United Arab Emirates' city of Dubai, where the Southern African nation has been printing from. Meanwhile preparations for the election on the ground is going but with a number of concerns ranging from withdrawal of validly nominated candidates, claims of unfair electoral practice to continued scenes of violence countrywide. Our Zambia Correspondent Arthur Davies Sikopo now gives us a build-up for the polls.
UN Secretary-General race enters decisive phase as Security Council holds first straw poll
The race to select the next United Nations Secretary-General has entered what many diplomats regard as its most decisive phase. Yesterday, the UN Security Council began its first informal straw polls - confidential votes that, while absent from the UN Charter, have become the mechanism through which candidates rise or fall long before the General Assembly casts its final vote. With no clear frontrunner emerging after months of public hearings, the contest has become a barometer of whether the world's major powers can still forge consensus amid intensifying geopolitical rivalry and mounting calls for UN reform. To unpack the significance of these straw polls, the balance of power inside the United Nations, and what this means for Africa and the future of multilateralism, we spoke to Professor Abiodun Williams, former UN Director and Professor of the International Practice of International Politics at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy.
DRC court clears referendum law, fuelling fears of Tshisekedi third-term bid
The Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) Constitutional Court, has approved a controversial referendum law, paving a potential legal pathway for President Félix Tshisekedi to seek an unconstitutional third term. Tuesday's ruling comes amidst major political friction ahead of the country's next presidential election scheduled for 2028. The order allows for a constitutional overhaul via referendum if state institutions suffer a major dysfunction, It also expand voting rights to Congolese citizens living abroad. The proposed constitutional reforms have been passed by parliament and now only awaits the president's signature. This has triggered fierce backlash from opposition figures. We spoke to Ambassador Francine Muyumba, Congolese activist and Former Senator in the Democratic Republic of Congo
African Arty Beats Showcases This Week's Top Arts, Culture and Entertainment Stories
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SABC Marks 90 Years of Public Broadcasting Amid Digital Media Transformation
South Africa's public broadcaster, the SABC, is marking 90 years of informing, educating and entertaining audiences. Over nine decades, it has chronicled some of the country's defining moments, from the apartheid era to democracy, while serving millions of listeners and viewers in multiple languages. The anniversary also comes as public broadcasters worldwide face the challenge of remaining relevant in an increasingly digital media environment. Thato Letsaba has more
Liberia boosts inclusive elections with gender and disability training for electoral officials
Liberia is taking steps to make its electoral system more inclusive, with a focus on ensuring that women and persons with disabilities can participate fully in the democratic process. The National Elections Commission has trained 79 officials on gender equality and disability inclusion, as part of efforts to implement its Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Policy, with support from UN Women and the United Nations Development Programme. To discuss these efforts and the drive towards more accessible and representative elections in Liberia, we're joined by Dr Abul Hasnat Monjurul Kabir, UN Women Country Representative in Liberia.
UN warns Gaza conditions improving too slowly despite increased humanitarian access
The United Nations Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Ramiz Alakbarov, says conditions in Gaza have improved, but warned that progress remains far too slow. Alakbarov was briefing the UN Security Council in New York on Wednesday after visiting Gaza to assess the humanitarian situation and progress towards early recovery. Thuto Ngobeni reports.
UN Security Council begins first straw poll to assess next Secretary-General candidates
The race to choose the next United Nations Secretary-General enters a critical phase today, as the Security Council holds its first informal straw poll to assess support for the candidates seeking to lead the world body. The closed-door vote will provide the first indication of which of the seven candidates are gaining support and who may face challenges in securing the backing needed to become the next UN chief. The current Secretary-General, António Guterres, will complete his second and final five-year term on 31 December. Sherwin Bryce-Pease reports from New York.
Pan-African Parliament funding challenges dominate Seventh Legislature budget session
The persistent financial challenges facing the Pan-African Parliament, the legislative arm of the African Union, have come under the spotlight at the institution's First Ordinary Session of the Seventh Legislature in South Africa. The PAP Permanent Committee on Monetary and Financial Affairs presented the institution's budget and highlighted key financial and operational issues. The approved budget for the 2026 financial year is about 10.5 million U.S. dollars, amid continued calls to restore funding levels to those seen before 2019. Nhlanhla Mahlangu reports.
National Black Business Month celebrates Black innovation and South African tourism
As the 23rd Journal of Black Innovation National Black Business Month gets underway in the United States from 30 July to 22 September, the spotlight is on celebrating Black enterprise, innovation and economic empowerment across the African Diaspora. This year's programme also welcomes the Director-General of Tourism South Africa, highlighting tourism's role in driving inclusive growth, preserving heritage and creating opportunities for Black-owned businesses. Joining us from the United States, is John William Templeton, the founder of the Journal of Black Innovation and architect of National Black Business Month. Templeton's work over the past two decades has focused on documenting Black economic progress, preserving history and advancing global Black entrepreneurship.
Kenya probes mysterious deaths of 15 elephants amid suspected toxic contamination
Kenya has launched an investigation into the mysterious deaths of 15 African savanna elephants. The country's treasured animals died in the Amboseli ecosystem near the Tanzania border. The Kenya Wildlife Service reported that ten of these adult females and calves suffered partial paralysis before, while five others were found scavenged. Preliminary tests from the University of Nairobi detected a potential toxic substance. Kenya has a population of 36 thousand elephants. To discuss this further we are joined by Duncan Juma, Head of Communications at the Kenya Wildlife Services
Toyota recalls over 2,200 Urban Cruiser vehicles across South Africa and neighbouring states
South Africa's Consumer Commission - the NCC has notified consumers that Toyota South Africa Motors (Pty) Ltd, is recalling certain Toyota Urban Cruiser vehicles that were made available or sale through the Toyota South Africa dealer network nationwide from January 17th 2025 to June 3rd of the same year. The recall affects two thousand two hundred and eight (2208) vehicles, of which two thousand and fifteen were sold in the South African market and the while others were sold in neighbouring countries. For more on this latest recall, we're joined on the line by the Comission's Spokesperson, Pheto Ntaba...
Central Africa Roundup: Geopolitical analyst unpacks the region's top stories
We now look at some of the stories making headlines in the Central Africa region. We speak to Geopolitical analyst, Aaron Nga'mbi.
Africa Roundup: Top stories shaping the continent and the world over the past 24 hours
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...
SA Withholds Some Municipal Funding Transfers Over Governance and Financial Concerns
South Africa's Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa, and Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on Tuesday held a joint media briefing in Pretoria on the temporary withholding of Municipal Equitable Share transfers. The Municipal Equitable Share is an unconditional allocation made to municipalities in terms of the Constitution and the annual Division of Revenue Act. It is designed to support municipalities in fulfilling their constitutional responsibilities and providing basic services to communities, particularly poor and vulnerable households. Channel Africa's reporter, Michael Mbewe, filed this report...
Pan-African Parliament raises alarm over worsening humanitarian crisis in Sudan
Pan-African parliamentarians have expressed concern over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Sudan, saying it continues to have devastating consequences. They were responding to a report on the country's security situation, presented by the Chairperson of the Committee on Cooperation, International Relations and Conflict Resolution, Phillipus Wido Katamelo, during the First Ordinary Session of the Seventh Legislature of the Pan-African Parliament. Nhlanhla Mahlangu reports.
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