Hosts and Africa’s number one ranked team Morocco will certainly be the hot favourites to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) which kicks off on Sunday. The Atlas Lions would be buoyed by the fact that they are playing in their own backyard and with a population of almost 40 million, a lot… Continue reading The Top Five Favourites to Win the AFCON
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Reinventing Community Health: How AI-Powered Telehealth Is Transforming Cardiovascular and Mental Health Outcomes in Underserved Populations
In a world where chronic diseases are accelerating faster than health systems can respond, artificial intelligence (AI)–powered telehealth has emerged as one of the most transformative tools in modern medicine. From remote cardiac monitoring to automated mental-health screening, digital care models are closing long-standing gaps for underserved communities who have historically faced limited access to… Continue reading Reinventing Community Health: How AI-Powered Telehealth Is Transforming Cardiovascular and Mental Health Outcomes in Underserved Populations
When the World’s Media Converged on Johannesburg, Africa Owned the Narrative
For ten days, Johannesburg was not only the diplomatic centre of the world. It became one of the busiest media capitals on the planet. As South Africa hosted the first G20 Summit ever held on African soil, a remarkable convergence took place: domestic broadcasters, continental networks and global giants set up cameras and microphones across… Continue reading When the World’s Media Converged on Johannesburg, Africa Owned the Narrative
African Times Predicts Bafana Bafana Final AFCON Squad
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos will on Monday, 1 December, announce Bafana Bafana’s final squad heading to the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Earlier this week, the Belgian named a 54-man provisional team. Each participating team can submit a list of up to 27 players, but the Confederation of African football (CAF) will only… Continue reading African Times Predicts Bafana Bafana Final AFCON Squad
Gender-Based Violence and the National Shutdown in South Africa: A Decolonial and Foucauldian Critique
The persistent and structural crisis of gender-based violence (GBV) in South Africa necessitates an analytical hermeneutic that decisively anchors its genesis within the enduring colonial matrix of power (colonialidad del poder), Foucauldian modalities of power/knowledge, and spatialized dispositifs of oppression and resistance. This colonial matrix establishes and sustains the racialised and patriarchal hierarchies that subsequently… Continue reading Gender-Based Violence and the National Shutdown in South Africa: A Decolonial and Foucauldian Critique
The Latest Red Flag: Corruption Scandal in Ukraine as Concealment of Details by EU Ambassadors Becomes a Space for the Preservation of Old Shadow Scheme
Ukraine is facing one of the largest anti-corruption scandals since the outbreak of the war. The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) has announced the disclosure of a criminal network linked to Ukrainian top officials. This network has withdrawn about $100 million from the country’s energy sector through kickbacks and shady corruption schemes. The Reuters… Continue reading The Latest Red Flag: Corruption Scandal in Ukraine as Concealment of Details by EU Ambassadors Becomes a Space for the Preservation of Old Shadow Scheme
G20 in Johannesburg: A Confident Close to a Historic African Presidency
As the G20 Leaders’ Summit wrapped up in Johannesburg, South Africa delivered a strong and assured finish to a historic gathering that placed Africa at the centre of global decision-making for the first time. Despite geopolitical tensions, a high-profile boycott by the United States, and heavy scrutiny of South Africa’s leadership approach, the summit ended… Continue reading G20 in Johannesburg: A Confident Close to a Historic African Presidency
South Africa’s Bold Refusal: Challenging Empire at the 2025 G20 and the International Court of Justice
The decision by United States President Donald Trump to boycott the 2025 G20 summit in South Africa signifies more than just a political gesture; it symbolises a profound and meaningful rupture within the global colonial power structure. This action calls for a decolonial analysis that explains how it disrupts and redefines the key mechanisms of… Continue reading South Africa’s Bold Refusal: Challenging Empire at the 2025 G20 and the International Court of Justice
Xi Jinping: The Governance of China Illuminates the Guiding Principles and Strategies Shaping the Nation’s Future
The release of the fifth volume of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China, consisting of 91 of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s spoken and written works from 27 May 2022 to 20 December 2024, has further provided clarity on the issues in the contemporary governance of China, a major country whose domestic dynamics and international outlook are… Continue reading Xi Jinping: The Governance of China Illuminates the Guiding Principles and Strategies Shaping the Nation’s Future
Regional Cohesion and Wise Economic Decisions Are Essential for Africa to Cement Its Global Position
Africa’s strategic position in the world has seen a continuous rise in recent years. From the growing importance of Global South cooperation to the surging demand for strategic resources such as critical minerals, multiple factors have converged to make Africa a focal point of international attention. According to data from the United Nations Conference on… Continue reading Regional Cohesion and Wise Economic Decisions Are Essential for Africa to Cement Its Global Position