Samsung Electronics’ union issues 18-day strike warning after breakdown of bonus negotiations
The commission explained that the labour side accepted the mediation proposal while the management reserved its decision, saying it would initiate mediation at any time if both management and labour agreed to request it.
Data protection conference in Abidjan told Africa must not be space for digital consumption but for standard-setting, defence
“Personal data is not a resource like any other. It concerns individuals’ privacy, identity, dignity, freedom and security,” Adom said, describing it as “a major issue of sovereignty.”
African destinations step up push to tap into China’s growing outbound tourism market
Speaking at the opening ceremony, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa described tourism as both a vibrant expression of national identity and a key driver of economic growth for African countries.
Ebola on the rampage as state opens more centres to handle rare strain that’s killed 120 in eastern Congo
The WHO on Sunday declared the Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. As of Monday, there were over 118 deaths and 300 suspected cases in Ituri and North Kivu provinces, and one death and one suspected case in neighbouring Uganda.
Schools and state functions in Africa stall in wake of Iran war despite continent’s rich oil resources
Across Africa, from north to south and from east to west, the war waged by the US and Israel on Iran is wreaking havoc, bringing to life the old cliché, “When elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers.”
Back to the Nile: How fishermen in Sudanese capital are recovering from ravages of war
Boats disappeared from river docks, markets shut down and thousands fled amid shelling and collapsing services. For months, Ali could not reach the river.
Why rebel pull-out in eastern Congo offers some relief but peace remains a remote possibility
Dunia Kashindi Fabien, commander of the 33rd military region, addressed residents on Tuesday after the deployment, linking the army’s return to the government’s broader diplomatic campaign.
African Peace and Security Union diplomat Roll Stéphane Ngomat says crises are resolved when institutions function properly
A good example is the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia, which demonstrates the shift towards peacekeeping missions that integrate military action with political reconciliation and humanitarian support.
How Zimbabwe’s national soccer team vivid English names like Godknows, Divine, Marvellous, Knowledge or Prosper draw attention
During the African Cup of Nations soccer tournament in January, Zimbabwe’s national team drew attention for the striking names on the team sheet, which quickly trended on social media.
New study finds surge in violence followed Trump’s cuts to USAID programmes in Africa
For many years, USAID had provided crucial support to African countries wrecked by conflict and violence. By eliminating more than 90 per cent of foreign aid contracts, the Trump administration effectively cut some $60 billion in funding.
