Pan-African Parliament Elects new Bureau Leadership

5 May 2026

The Pan-African Parliament (PAP), the legislative organ of the African Union (AU), has successfully concluded its Extraordinary Session of the Seventh Legislature, held from 28 to 30 April 2026 at its headquarters in Midrand, South Africa, with the election of a new Bureau to lead the institution for the next three years.

Freedom of the Press and Information Wars
A South African Reflection for World Press Freedom Day (3 May)

Kirtan Bhana TDS

3 May 2026
On World Press Freedom Day, the question is, has the press ever truly been “free,” or has it always been a terrain of contestation, an evolving battleground of power, persuasion and public memory?

Media Ownership in Africa
Ayanda Holo

3 May 2026
On World Press Freedom Day, the conversation often centres on journalists' rights and the necessity of an independent press. Yet an equally urgent question lingers beneath the surface: who owns the platforms through which our voices are carried?

Olopade Calls for End to Xenophobia, Promotes African Unity at World Relays Camp
Oru Leonard - newsdotafrica.com

2 May 2026 

The Director-General of the National Sports Commission of Nigeria, Bukola Olopade, has called for stronger unity among African nations, urging citizens to reject xenophobia and embrace a shared continental identity.

African Union Engagement with South Africa Reinforces Focus on Peace Security and Cooperation

1 May 2026

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, paid an official visit to South Africa on 29 April 2026, where he was received by President Cyril Ramaphosa in Pretoria. The visit took place ahead of Africa Month, a period observed across the continent to celebrate African unity cooperation and development.

Việt Nam Chairs NPT Review as South Africa Reinforces Moral Leadership on Disarmament
VNA/DIRCO/TDS

2 May 2026
At a moment of heightened geopolitical tension and renewed nuclear anxieties, the opening of the 11th Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons at the United Nations headquarters in New York has brought into sharp focus the enduring relevance of multilateral diplomacy. That Vietnam presides over this pivotal gathering signals not only procedural leadership, but a broader assertion of the Global South’s voice in shaping the future of nuclear governance.

Nigeria Pushes to Remove Finance, Market Barriers for Women, Youth in Fisheries
 Oru Leonard

1 May 2026 

The Federal Government of Nigeria has renewed its call for the elimination of financial and market constraints hindering the full participation of women and youth in Africa’s fisheries and aquaculture sector, stressing that empowering these critical groups is essential to unlocking the opportunities as presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

The Relevance of the Traditional Newsroom in a Digital Era

FiiFi Netty

2 May 2026 

For decades, the newsroom has been the heartbeat of journalism—a space where critical decisions are made, stories are shaped, and careers are built or broken.

It is the engine room of every media organization.

Within every media organization, the newsrooms serve as the central hub where journalists gather to deliberate on stories, share ideas, argue, debate,  and refine their craft to service public interest. 

Africa Is No Longer a Promise. It Is a System Taking Shape

By Ayanda Holo, President of BRICS AFRICA CHANNEL

2 May 2026

The first of May holds personal significance for me as my birth month, but more importantly, it represents workers, dignity, and Africa. Workers' Day is not just a commemoration; it prompts us to consider what we are building with our hands, minds, and institutions.

Minister Lamola urges SADC region to shift from policy to action

28 April 2026

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has called for a decisive shift from policy commitments to implementation as South Africa chairs the Southern African Development Community (SADC) amid growing global uncertainty.  

Senqu Bridge a powerful symbol of cooperation and shared development

28 April 2026

Mokhotlong, Lesotho – President Cyril Ramaphosa has underscored the strength and longevity of relations between South Africa and Lesotho, describing the Senqu Bridge as a powerful symbol of cooperation and shared development. Speaking at the official launch of the bridge under the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) in Mokhotlong, President Ramaphosa said the structure reflects a partnership built on mutual respect, shared history and a common vision for regional progress.