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UN launches $3 billion disaster financing platform to protect 75 million people by 2030
The United Nations has launched a new Disaster Risk Financing Platform at the COP31 climate conference in Antalya, Türkiye. The initiative brings together six UN agencies and aims to mobilise more than three billion US dollars by 2030 to help protect 75 million people and their livelihoods from climate-related disasters. It seeks to shift the focus from responding after disasters strike to making funding available in advance, allowing communities to prepare and act earlier. For more on how the platform will work, and what it could mean for vulnerable communities in Africa, we spoke to Mathieu Dubreuil, the World Food Programme's Global Lead Advisor for Disaster Risk Financing, from Rome.
African Arty Beats: Celebrating the continent's music, culture and creative talent
Here's this week's segment of the African Arty Beats.
Africa explores climate-risk insurance and anticipatory financing to prepare for disasters
We continue with The Discourse, where we're examining how African countries can strengthen their financial preparedness for climate-related disasters. Droughts, floods and extreme weather are becoming increasingly costly for communities and governments across the continent. While early warning systems can help predict these events, many countries still struggle to secure the funding needed to prepare and protect those most at risk. Climate-risk insurance and anticipatory financing are increasingly being considered as ways to address this challenge. But how practical and accessible are these solutions for African countries? To explore this, we spoke to Dr Stella Shumba, Senior Research Associate at the Munich Climate Insurance Initiative, hosted by the United Nations University Institute for Environment and Human Security, joining us from Bonn, Germany this morning..
Diabetes activists intensify calls for routine retinal screenings to prevent diabetes-related blindness in South Africa
Diabetes is a leading cause of vision loss and preventable blindness in South Africa. Diabetic retinopathy, caused by damage to the light-sensitive retina at the back of the eye, is one of the most common and serious complications of diabetes, however, most vision loss can be prevented when it is detected early through regular retinal screenings and treated in time - protecting independence, dignity, jobs and families. As the world observes World Diabetes Day tomorrow (Saturday 14) the Ophthalmological Society of South Africa(OSSA) is calling for retinal screening to be built into diabetes healthcare programmes. We spoke to Member of the Ophthalmological Society of South Africa Dr Jenny Laithwaite….
Mississippi elects first Black US senator in over 140 years as Democrat Scott Colom defeats Republican incumbent
The US state of Mississippi has elected its first Black senator in more than 140 years, in a historic victory for the Democratic Party in a traditionally Republican stronghold. Scott Colom has also become the first Democrat to win a Senate election in the state since 1982, defeating Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith. Colom's victory marks a significant political milestone in a state with a long histo
Cameroon sets February 2027 election date amid opposition anger and concerns over political restrictions
Still in Central Africa... Cameroon's President Paul Biya has finally announced the date for the legislative and local government elections. The February 7, 2027 date was made in an executive decree read on public radio on Monday. The confirmation solidifies an electoral timetable that had been disrupted by multiple government mandates extensions, that pushed the polls past their original 2025 schedule. Government had previously postponed the elections twice. The announcement has been met by public skepticism and intense opposition anger that has been fuelled by the recent decision by government to suspend the opposition - Cameroon National Salvation Front. A decision that was seen by the opposition as a maneuver to weaken political rivals ahead of the polls. To discuss this further, we spoke to Paul Anchang, Political Analyst, consultant, and Board Chair of the GFMI Strategic Center For Political and International Studies and GFMI Group Consulting in Cameroon.
Africa Roundup: Your daily briefing on the key stories shaping Africa and the world over the past 24 hours
Time now for our daily Africa RoundUP. Each morning, just after six o'clock news, we bring you a concise update on the key developments shaping 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
Three-day Heat Resilience Action training
Journalists from the Southern Africa region who took part in a three-day Heat Resilience Action (HERA) training course on reporting extreme heat, held in Johannesburg, South Africa, say that the training expanded their perspectives. Some participants stated that it helped them recognize stories connected to extreme heat, while others observed enhancements in their skills for photographing these stories. Sisi Segalo has more…
Heat Resilience Action (HERA) training course on reporting extreme heat
Journalists from the Southern Africa region who took part in a three-day Heat Resilience Action (HERA) training course on reporting extreme heat, held in Johannesburg, South Africa, say that the training expanded their perspectives. Some participants stated that it helped them recognize stories connected to extreme heat, while others observed enhancements in their skills for photographing these stories. Sisi Segalo has more
Daily Africa Round Up delivers morning news, analysis
Time now for our daily Africa RoundUP. Each morning, just after six o'clock news, we bring you a concise update on the key developments shaping 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.
Geopolitical Analyst Aaron Ngambi analyses Central Africa news
We now look at some of the stories making headlines in the Central Africa and we speak to Geopolitical Analyst, Aaron Nga'mbi.
Construction sector urges boost in SA infrastructure investment
South Africa (SA) needs to significantly increase investment in infrastructure and improve project planning if it is to achieve its long-term economic development targets. This was among the issues raised at the SA Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions' 2026 Conference and Masterclasses, which concluded today at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg. The two-day gathering brought together built environment professionals, government representatives and industry leaders to discuss ethical leadership, accountability and the future of the construction sector. Channel Africa's Lebogang Mabange has more.
SA calls for closer space science cooperation with China
South Africa's (SA) Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, says China remains a strategic partner in advancing SA's scientific and technological capabilities. Speaking at a session on China-Africa Space Information Technology and Applied Science in Wuhan on Tuesday, Dr Gina highlighted the longstanding bilateral partnership, underpinned by a 1999 Science and Technology Agreement, which has facilitated more than 240 joint research and development projects. SA is calling for stronger cooperation between Africa and China in space science and technology, with a focus on leveraging innovation to address the continent's developmental challenges. Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe filed this report.
UNICEF warns drone attacks, drought threaten children in Sudan
The United Nations Children's Fund, UNICEF, is warning that drone attacks and drought are putting children's lives at increasing risk in Sudan. The agency says the country is experiencing unprecedented attacks on critical infrastructure, including strikes by drones capable of travelling up to 1,500 kilometres before reaching their targets. The warning comes as fighting continues between Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces - two groups that were once allies but are now locked in a bitter power struggle. The conflict has triggered a deepening humanitarian crisis, with children among those most severely affected. Thuto Ngobeni reports.
Justice leaders tackle judicial backlogs, reform at International Conference on Access to Justice 2026
The International Conference on Access to Justice 2026 brings together justice ministers, policymakers, judicial leaders and legal experts to explore ways of building more accessible, accountable and effective justice systems. For Africa, the discussions are particularly important as countries continue to grapple with judicial backlogs, corruption, limited access to legal representation and concerns about judicial independence. Beyond the courtroom, access to justice also means ensuring that ordinary citizens can exercise their constitutional rights, challenge abuses of power and access public institutions without discrimination. South Africa's (SA) hosting of this conference provides an opportunity to share its experience of judicial transformation while strengthening cooperation on justice reform and the rule of law across the continent. To discuss SA priorities, the role of government in strengthening access to justice and the outcomes expected from this gathering, we are joined by Charles Mohalaba, he is the Deputy Director-General at the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development in SA.
Professor Somadoda Fikeni examines governance, public administration in Africa
Effective public administration is fundamental to democracy, ensuring that governments are accountable, transparent and responsive to the needs of the people they serve. Across Africa, weak governance, corruption, inefficiency and poor service delivery continue to undermine public trust in state institutions and limit citizens' access to basic services and justice. In South Africa, strengthening ethical leadership, professionalising the public service and holding public officials accountable remain critical to addressing these challenges. To examine how effective governance and responsive public administration can advance access to justice, strengthen democracy and improve the lives of ordinary Africans, we are joined by the Chairperson of South Africa's Public Service Commission, Professor Somadoda Fikeni.
SA's Deputy Chief Justice Dunstan Mlambo speaks on access to justice
The International Conference on Access to Justice is underway at the Sun City Convention Centre in South Africa's North West Province. The conference brings together key stakeholders in the justice sector to discuss ways of improving access to justice and strengthening the rule of law. Rise and Shine presenter Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to South Africa's Deputy Chief Justice, Dunstan Mlambo, on the importance of ensuring that justice is accessible to all. Listen to their conversation.
SA's Advocate Ashika Singh speaks on bringing justice closer to communities
Access to justice is not only about having courts in place, but also ensuring that people can navigate the legal system, understand their rights and obtain the support they need. At the International Conference on Access to Justice, taking place at Sun City in South Africa's North West Province, Rise and Shine presenter Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Advocate Ashika Singh, Legal Services Director at the Western Cape Department of Justice. They discussed the practical challenges people face when seeking legal assistance and the importance of bringing justice services closer to communities. Listen to their conversation.
SA's General Fannie Masemola speaks on police role in access to justice
The role of law enforcement in ensuring public safety and supporting access to justice is among the issues under discussion at the International Conference on Access to Justice at Sun City in South Africa's North West Province. Rise and Shine presenter Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to South African Police Service National Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, about the police's role in the justice system and the importance of ensuring that victims of crime can access justice. Listen to their conversation.
South Africa's construction sector puts ethical leadership, accountability and good governance in focus.
The need for ethical leadership, professional accountability, and good governance in South Africa's construction industry, is in the spotlight as industry leaders gather in Johannesburg for the 2026 Conference of the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions. The two-day conference is focusing on strengthening professional standards and ensuring that infrastructure development is driven by integrity, competence and accountability. Channel Africa's Lebogang Mabange reports...
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