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South Africa

Morocco’s UN Envoy Calls for Inclusive Global AI Governance Ahead of Geneva Dialogue, Citing African Stake

Today at 11:44 AM, via iAfrica

Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Omar Hilale, has called for an inclusive global framework for AI governance ahead of the first Global Dialogue on AI Governance — warning that 118 countries are currently absent from the international forums shaping the rules. Hilale co-chaired a high-level meeting of the UN Group of Friends on […]

South Africa

Africa Must Build Data Sovereignty and Cultural Protection Now to Avoid a ‘Digital Berlin Conference’, Say UJ and Sol Plaatje University Leaders

Today at 11:33 AM, via iAfrica

Letlhokwa Mpedi is principal and vice-chancellor at the University of Johannesburg. Thebe Ikalafeng is chancellor of Sol Plaatje University and professor of practice at the University of Johannesburg Business School. They recently published an opinion article that first appeared in the Business Day on 12 June 2026. The battle for Africa’s rights, image and wealth In 1983 […]

Africa

Ethiopia’s Tsegay handed four-month doping ban

Friday at 15:46 PM, via BBC News

Former two-time world champion Gudaf Tsegay is banned for four months after admitting the presence of a prohibited substance in an out-of-competition test.

Education

South Africa: Nsfas, Siu Welcome Ruling On Student Funding Payment Contracts

Today at 08:59 AM, via AllAfrica

[SAnews.gov.za] The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) have welcomed a judgment by the Western Cape High Court declaring procurement processes and service agreements related to the student funding payment system unlawful and invalid.

Education

Rwanda: Inside Mechanism to Produce More Female Science Teachers

Today at 08:20 AM, via AllAfrica

[New Times] Persistent gender disparities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education at upper secondary level continue to hinder efforts to increase the number of women pursuing science teaching careers, according to the Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB).

Entertainment

Shandu bids farewell to Pirates

Today at 11:32 AM, via The Citizen

‘What a humbling journey it has been alongside such talented teammates,’ wrote the Buccaneers midfielder.

Science/Tech

Trump Announces United States And Iran Agree To End The War Immediately

Today at 10:12 AM, via Tech Financials

President Donald Trump has announced that the United States and Iran have reached an agreement to end their war, declaring the deal “complete” and ordering the immediate lifting of the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. (Source: npr.org) In a post on Truth Social on Sunday, 15 […]

Health

The Pain of Caring for a Parent Who Abused You

Today at 11:02 AM, via New York Times

The United States is reliant on unpaid family caregivers, and millions of adult children are caring for parents who didn’t really care for them.