insert_link Africa Major global media still fails Africa, but bright spots emerge By Seth Onyango, via bird story agency Despite some progress, a clichéd and often stereotypical coverage of Africa persists among major global media outlets. However, there are notable exceptions like The Guardian, AFP, Al Jazeera, and Reuters, which are breaking the mould with balanced reporting of the continent. Findings from the University of Cape Town's Global Media Index for Africa (GMI) suggest that major news […] todayMay 23, 2024 33
insert_link Africa Deadly Flash Floods and Landslide Strike Central Kenya At least 45 individuals perished and over 110 sustained injuries in central Kenya on Monday due to flash floods and a landslide that ravaged the town of Mai Mahiu. According to Reuters, the government reported that floodwaters engulfed homes and vehicles, resulting in extensive devastation. Initially attributed to a burst dam by police, the Ministry of Water later identified a blocked river tunnel beneath a railway embankment as the root […] todayApril 30, 2024 7
insert_link South Africa ANC Support Drops Below 50% Ahead of South Africa’s General Election Reuters reports on an Ipsos opinion poll that revealed support for South Africa's ruling African National Congress has decreased to slightly over 40%. With the general election approaching on May 29, this drop in support could mark a significant shift in the country's political landscape, potentially necessitating coalition partnerships for the ANC to govern. This would mark the first time since Nelson Mandela's presidency that the ANC would need coalition […] todayApril 29, 2024 3
insert_link World More than half of U.S. Democrats want a leader who does not support military aid for Israel Most voters in President Joe Biden's party want a leader who does not back U.S. military aid for Israel, according to a new Ipsos/Reuters poll. The President's full support for Israel, in its war against Hamas in Gaza, has angered many people, as the death toll there grows to 30,000. Caroline Malone reports. todayMarch 1, 2024 21
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
