The world is restricting social media for children. Maybe adults need some limits too.
An Opinion on Meta, Children, Digital Freedom and Whether Social Media Should Ever Sleep For years, the debate over social media has largely focused on children. Are children spending too…
EAC technical mission in South Sudan targets better Poverty data for economic planning
JUBA, South Sudan — August 7, 2026 — A technical-assistance mission by the East African Community (EAC) focused on strengthening monetary poverty statistics in South Sudan is scheduled to conclude…
ECOWAS strengthens regional integration monitoring with new digital platform
ABUJA, Nigeria — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission is strengthening its ability to track regional integration through a capacity-building initiative focused on the African Regional Integration…
Zambia heads to polls, Hichilema faces strong challenge in August 13 general election
LUSAKA, Zambia — Zambia is preparing for a closely watched general election on August 13, with more than eight million registered voters expected to elect a president, members of the…
President Boakai orders faster renovation of UL campuses
MONROVIA, Liberia — Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has called for the accelerated renovation of campuses at the University of Liberia, underscoring his administration’s commitment to improving higher education infrastructure…
Nigeria rescues 308 kidnap Victims in joint security operation
ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria’s Presidency has announced the successful rescue of 308 abducted citizens during a coordinated security operation in the Kainji Lake National Park forest, marking one of the…
CAF conducts preliminary draws for 2026–27 interclub competitions
CAIRO, Egypt — The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is conducting the preliminary-round draws today for the 2026–27 CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup at its headquarters in…
South Africa to renew push for UN Security Council reform at 81st General Assembly
PRETORIA, South Africa — South Africa has announced that it will use the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to renew its campaign for comprehensive reform of…
Europa League, Conference League third qualifying rounds kick off across Europe
NYON, Switzerland — The race for a place in UEFA’s club competitions continues today as the third qualifying rounds of the 2026–27 UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Conference League…
SADC senior officials begin high-level preparations for 46th regional summit
DURBAN, South Africa — The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has opened the meeting of its Standing Committee of Senior Officials in Durban, launching a series of high-level consultations that…