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South Sudan delegation learns from South Africa’s communication model

Source: Government of South Africa

South Sudan delegation learns from South Africa’s communication model

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) on Monday welcomed a high-level delegation from South Sudan, who are in South Africa on a media study visit aimed at learning from the country’s government communication and media operations.

The delegation, led by Mawien Bulabek Chon, Undersecretary in South Sudan’s Ministry of Information, Communication, Telecommunication and Postal Services, is undertaking a series of engagements with key government communication institutions. 

Prior to their visit to the GCIS, the group met officials from the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) to gain insight into its mandate and operational structures.
Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong officially received the delegation and outlined the GCIS’s constitutional mandate, which is to coordinate strategic government communication across all spheres of government.

“Our mandate is derived from the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, which enjoins us to provide the citizens with timely, accurate and accessible information,” Morolong said.

Morolong briefed the delegation on South Africa’s communication evolution since the advent of democracy in 1994. He noted that the government inherited a South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) that needed to be transformed into an institution serving all South Africans and undertook major reforms to establish a communication system rooted in openness, accountability, and public service.

“In 1996, a Communication Task Report was established, comprising of intellectual individuals and seasoned media practitioners who engaged in a consultative process, which later heralded in the establishment of the Government Communication and Information System, which should be responsible for coordinating communicating government communication across all government departments.

“We are responsible for providing an oversight role over the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA), which was also born out of the Jabulani Freedom of the Airwaves conference. MDDA was established in 2003 after an act of Parliament to support small community media.”

Morolong also reflected on South Africa’s recent hosting of the G20 Summit, saying the platform was used to advance Africa’s development agenda, including Agenda 2063 and broader Global South priorities.

“We have been able to use our G20 Presidency to elevate the Agenda of Africa, particularly the Agenda of 2063, the Africa we want, and also the agenda of the Global South. We have also been able to use the G20 Presidency to advocate for multilateralism,” Morolong said.

Media freedom

Acting Deputy Director-General for Content Processing and Dissemination at the GCIS, Sandile Nene, told the delegates that South Africa celebrates media freedom as a cornerstone of democracy, and that the organisation’s work is anchored in ensuring that the public has access to credible government information.

“All government departments have a duty to communicate to the public through GCIS. We work [closely] with the community media to communicate government information. GCIS has a system to monitor the community media to ensure efficiency [and ensure accurate dissemination of government information],” Nene said.

Chon said South Sudan saw a need to come and learn from South Africa because of shared historical experiences and democratic values.
“People of Sudan and South Africa are one, and we want to learn from you. With your support and experience, we will be able to strengthen our media sector in South Sudan,” Chon said.

MDDA Chief Executive Officer Shoeshoe Qhu briefed the delegation on South Africa’s community media landscape. She explained that the MDDA, established through a partnership between the South African Government and major print and broadcasting companies, provides financial and non-financial assistance to developing community and small commercial media in South Africa, amongst others.

Qhu said the first South African community radio station was licensed in 1995, marking a shift toward participatory broadcasting. 

“[Today], community radio is a tool for social, economic, and political change, focusing on education, health, human rights, and empowering communities to participate actively in democratic processes,” she said.

According to the MDDA, the radio stations are governed by legislation, regulated by the Broadcasting Act, No. 4 of 1999 and overseen by ICASA to ensure diversity and fairness. 
The GCIS was officially launched in May 1998. It was established in terms of Section 7 (subsection 2 and 3) of the Public Service Act, 1994  as amended.

The GCIS vision is empowering South Africans through communication excellence, with its mission being to deliver effective strategic government communication.

The department aims to meet citizens’ information needs through advertising government programmes, communicating government priorities and providing civic education. This will be achieved through using various media platforms, including community radio stations, social media, television, newspapers, and leaflets and flyers.

Meanwhile, South Sudan’s media landscape is characterised by a mix of traditional and digital media outlets, each facing unique challenges.  – SAnews.gov.za

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Côte d’Ivoire’s democratic backslide: elections leave even less space for freedom

Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Jesper Bjarnesen, Senior researcher, The Nordic Africa Institute

Ivorians went to the polls on 25 October 2025 to choose between incumbent president Alassane Ouattara – seeking a fourth five-year term – and one of four candidates who didn’t have the backing of the largest opposition parties.

There was not much of a choice, as the three main opposition candidates were banned from standing. Ouattara claimed another first-round landslide victory with 89.77% of votes cast.

As a researcher, I have followed political developments in Côte d’Ivoire over the past 15 years, and I’m currently involved in a project on boycott movements which uses Côte d’Ivoire as a country case.

This informs my view of the 2025 presidential elections and the democratic outlook for Côte d’Ivoire.

While the country tends to be seen as a regional front runner in terms of its economic performance, the 2025 elections continue a worrying trend of democratic backsliding and political polarisation.

The 27 December legislative elections will be a test of the country’s democratic resilience.

The build-up

In the months leading up to the presidential elections, major opposition candidates were excluded and political apathy took hold in a shrinking space for democratic expression.

Ouattara announced his candidacy in August, despite the widespread objections to his third-term candidacy in 2020 at home and abroad.

As in 2020, critics insisted that Ouattara was overstepping his constitutional mandate of one presidential term, renewable once. He has argued that a 2016 revision gave him the right to run twice.

As election day approached, Côte d’Ivoire’s political landscape was marked by polarisation, repression and uncertainty.

Tensions deepened in early September when the Constitutional Council disqualified five prominent opposition candidates from the race. Former president Laurent Gbagbo, Charles Blé Goudé and Guillaume Soro were excluded due to prior criminal convictions. The two main challengers, Tidjane Thiam and Pascal Affi N’Guessan, were barred on procedural grounds.

Their exclusion more or less handed victory to Ouattara, and his campaign comfortably turned towards ensuring an absolute majority.

In early October, the National Security Council banned public gatherings, except those organised by official candidates, on the grounds of “maintaining public order”. It also imposed additional restrictions on civic mobilisation. It used the letter of the law to serve Ouattara’s interests in limiting protests against his candidacy.

Going against the ban, opposition parties called for daily protests, but the gatherings were generally small and promptly broken up by security forces.

Three days before the elections, Gbagbo denounced what he called a “civil coup” and expressed his support for those “protesting against this electoral robbery”.

On 11 October, protesters in Abidjan took to the streets. These acts of defiance led to some 700 arrests and 80 prison sentences for disturbing public order. Eleven people were killed in clashes between security forces and protesters.

Along with other domestic and international observers, Amnesty International denounced the repression of demonstrations. At the same time, the government deployed 40,000 security personnel across the country.

France, the regional grouping Ecowas and the EU have remained largely silent. They have generally prioritised stability and strategic relations with the Ivorian government over democratic accountability. This passivity risks further eroding the credibility of these international actors while reinforcing narratives of western double standards in the region.

While the excluded opposition parties tried, and largely failed, to mobilise their supporters in the streets, the remaining candidates (all representing small and newly formed political parties and coalitions) chose a different strategy.

Capable Generations Movement leader Simone Ehivet Gbagbo (the former first lady, who was divorced from ex-president Gbagbo in 2023) deplored the elimination of her ex-husband. But in the final weeks of campaigning she insisted that it was too late to call people to the streets. She called for people to vote instead.

Election day

Election day was mostly peaceful across the country, but violent clashes did break out in several towns. The president of the Independent Electoral Commission, Ibrahim Kuibiert Coulibaly, described these incidents as “marginal” and “quickly contained”.

While the election result was never in doubt, the participation rate was less predictable. The confirmed participation rate of 50.1% shows that many voters stayed at home; many out of apathy but also out of concerns over the risk of violent clashes around polling stations.

Provisional results announced on 27 October gave Outtara 89.77% of the votes. Along with other opposition members, Thiam lamented a rigged and divisive electoral process with inadequate participation, and urged nonviolent resistance. He called for the government to engage in dialogue towards reconciliation.

The ruling party and media supportive of Ouattara described the result as a “landslide victory”, particularly celebrating Ouattara’s victories in historical opposition strongholds.

Three days after election day, several leaders of the main opposition parties were summoned by police on the grounds that military-grade weapons had been found in the homes of individuals linked to the 11 October march.

So, while the elections may be said to have unfolded without major incidents, the lack of a genuine contest and the measures taken to restrict opposition cast a shadow over the poll, and over Outtara’s legacy.

What’s next, and what are the prospects for democracy?

In the short to medium term, the major opposition parties could salvage some of their influence in the parliamentary elections on 27 December. Or they may reignite protests.

In the long term, Ouattara would have to step towards outright authoritarianism to justify a fifth candidacy in 2030. It seems more likely that he will finally hand over to a successor from his inner circle.

Even if that happens, serious questions remain regarding the electoral framework. The opposition has long claimed that the independent electoral commission is biased in favour of the incumbent.

The Ouattara presidency is tainted by its record of one-sided electoral competitions, political violence and insecurity, and a shrinking space for public expression.

Given Côte d’Ivoire’s strategic importance to the global north, as a rare ally in the subregion, international actors won’t have much to say about its democratic performance.

Any prospects for reconciliation, political reform and a peaceful transition in 2030 will mainly be in the hands of the ruling party. It will have to encourage dialogue and political inclusion at municipal, provincial and regional levels.

The 27 December legislative elections will offer a better chance to understand the actual distribution of political leverage than the flawed presidential elections.

Amelie Stelter of the department of Peace and Conflict Research, Uppsala University, Sweden contributed to this article

– Côte d’Ivoire’s democratic backslide: elections leave even less space for freedom
– https://theconversation.com/cote-divoires-democratic-backslide-elections-leave-even-less-space-for-freedom-269469

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School violence doesn’t happen in isolation: what research from southern Africa is telling us

Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Gift Khumalo, Lecturer, Durban University of Technology

School violence is a global public health phenomenon. This is when learners and teachers are the victims of physical and psychological abuse, cyber threats and bullying, fights, gangsterism, and the use of weapons at school.

The consequences of school violence are dire. There are implications for learners, teachers, the school and the community. Violence undermines the learners’ and teachers’ safety. It causes stress, academic decline and behavioural problems. It can contribute to a broader cycle of violence in communities.

School violence is a problem across southern Africa. This includes South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Namibia.

In 2008 the regional body, the Southern African Development Community adopted Care and Support for Teaching and Learning framework. It was to prevent violence, create safer schools and foster a positive school ethos.

But there has been limited research unpacking factors that contribute to school violence. We recently undertook a review project to identify and understand those contextual factors.

Our research stems from our shared scholarly interest in issues of violence in educational settings. Our professional backgrounds include school social work, health promotion, social services with children and adolescents, and teaching general education modules at a South African university.

The review of studies of violence suggests that a range of factors contribute to school violence. These include: exposure to domestic violence, socio-economic status, poor family communication, lack of appropriate disciplinary processes at school, intolerance of individual and social differences, and exposure to alcohol and substance use in the community.

What’s needed are clear school policies, teacher training and deployment of school social workers.

The scope

Our project reviewed 24 studies of violence in Southern African Development Community schools. Most of the studies were done in South Africa but some were in Eswatini, Zambia, Malawi and Angola.

We focused on this region for the following reasons.

  • The region comprises low- and low-middle-income countries. Learners experience various socio-economic challenges and structural disparities within their communities and schools.

  • Previous research suggests that communities in the region face crime and violence, gangsterism, high unemployment rates and poverty.

Read more: Blunting the impact of poor social conditions in South Africa will have big health benefits

  • The Care and Support for Teaching and Learning framework, which is intended to support learners’ enrolment, retention, performance and progression, has not prevented school violence. The limited evidence suggests a need to better understand the specific contextual factors that contribute to this violence.

Our findings from the papers we reviewed indicate that factors contributing to school violence are present in learners’ home environments, communities and schools.

Family environment

Disrespect towards teachers and physical fights are linked to witnessing domestic violence. The family unit’s socio-economic standing is significant. Compared to better-off learners, those from less privileged environments are more likely to violate school rules, steal other learners’ belongings, and bully others for their lunch meals. Learners from food-insecure families enter into transactional relationships with teachers for financial support and “free” groceries.

Read more: Violence is a normal part of life for many young children: study traces the mental health impacts

Research shows that the inability of parents to support and talk to their children results in children succumbing to peer pressure and becoming involved in gangs and fights. Parents sometimes incite school violence by defending their children’s misconduct and blaming teachers for their children’s behaviour.

We also observed that in schools with children who have disabilities, some parents arrange intimate relationships for their children with other learners, to shield them from exploitation by community members. However, this exposes them to unintended sexual violence in those relationships, as sexual boundaries and consent are not adequately explained to the young couples.

Read more: Bullies in South African schools were often bullied themselves – insights from an expert

Community environment

The studies we reviewed indicate that the surrounding community has a role in school violence. Learners’ exposure to alcohol and substance use can lead to violence. Specifically, community members sell substances to learners, who then return to school intoxicated, disrupting teaching and learning. In some instances, fights among the boys that start outside school continue in the school premises.

Read more: After school clubs aren’t always safe spaces: what should be done about it

School environment

Different types of bullying occur among learners. Research shows that most of the perpetrators are boys, ridiculing girls for their achievements and using violence to “prove masculinity” and gain popularity. Boys are ridiculed for not having romantic partners, which often leads to aggression. Peer pressure also causes boys to verbally abuse girls who refuse their advances, and resort to behaviours such as taking pictures of their underwear in class or through toilet windows. Gangs are common and contribute to violence, serving as venues for violent interactions among boys.

Another factor fuelling school violence is lack of understanding and intolerance of demographic and individual diverse identities – like nationality, gender and sexual orientation, physical appearance, culture and religion. Migrant learners are subjected to xenophobic attitudes where they are body shamed and insulted. Learners are the target of homophobic statements because of their gender and sexual identities. Dark-skinned and slender learners are often targeted, with teasing guised as humour.

Read more: Taunts and bullying drive children with albinism from Tanzanian schools

Way forward

The purpose of this review project was to map the literature on factors contributing to school violence in the Southern African Development Community region. It could be useful in other similar regions too.

We suggest education ministries and schools countries could consider:

  • implementing clear school policies on how to report and respond to incidents of school violence

  • training teachers and school administrators on national and school policies for addressing school violence and promoting professionalism

  • documenting incidents of school violence and developing strategies to create safe environments

  • collaboration among schools, parents and psychosocial support personnel, such as school social workers, to reduce violence in schools.

We argue that different intervention programmes and services need to be adopted to address the root causes of violence. Deploying more school social workers would be part of this effort.

– School violence doesn’t happen in isolation: what research from southern Africa is telling us
– https://theconversation.com/school-violence-doesnt-happen-in-isolation-what-research-from-southern-africa-is-telling-us-269288

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Masterclass to empower SMMEs

Source: Government of South Africa

Masterclass to empower SMMEs

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) is today hosting a masterclass focused on empowering Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) through digital innovation.

Tuesday’s masterclass is being held at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research in Pretoria in partnership with the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) and United National Economic Commission for Africa. 

The objective of the masterclass is to equip youth-led SMMEs with practical skills in digital tools for upskilling their business development skills and to also outline opportunities within the e-commerce space for local and export market access.

According to the Deputy Minister of the dtic, Zuko Godlimpi, the masterclass is also being hosted to demonstrate real world applications of digital tools through the testimonials of young founders and alumni of the Capacity Building Programme for Digital Technology Integration in Business and Trade.

“The session will explore how digital tools can unlock new opportunities for SMMEs in the e-commerce space enhancing market access, streamlining operations, and driving growth. Participants will also gain practical insights into leveraging digital platforms, online payment systems, logistics solutions, and digital marketing strategies,” said Godlimpi.

He added that it also places the spotlight government initiatives and support mechanisms aimed at accelerating digital transformation within the SMME sector.

“It is also important to note that the e-commerce landscape in South Africa is experiencing an unprecedented surge. For small businesses, e-commerce has become an essential avenue for scaling up, reaching a broader audience and staying competitive in an evolving market.”

The masterclass takes place on the margins of the Science Forum South Africa. 

“One of the most significant benefits of e-commerce for small businesses in South Africa, is access to a wider market. In the past, a shop owner in a small village community in a rural area might have had limited customers. 

“Now, with an online store, products can be sold to people across the entire country and even globally,” he said. 

The masterclass is preceded by the Science Forum South Africa panel discussion scheduled for Wednesday, 26 November 2025, at the CSIR International Convention Centre. – SAnews.gov.za

 

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Mathale leads delegation to Interpol meeting in Morocco

Source: Government of South Africa

Mathale leads delegation to Interpol meeting in Morocco

The Police Deputy Minister, Cassel Mathale, is leading a delegation of senior officers to the 93rd Interpol General Assembly taking place in Morocco this week. 

In a statement on Tuesday, the South African Police Service (SAPS) said the annual Interpol General Assembly is a platform for member countries to strengthen multilateral partnerships and to adopt collective strategies aimed at enhancing global safety and security. 

Mathale said the SAPS delegation will utilise the opportunity to focus its efforts on strengthening relations with member countries to prevent and combat the country’s challenges which include border security, human trafficking and vehicle smuggling cases, drug trafficking and the flow of illegal firearms between countries. 

“Transnational crime is a serious cause for concern for South Africa, and this meeting presents an opportunity for law enforcement agencies to strengthen collaboration at an international level. We look forward to robust discussions, and may we depart having gained improved cooperation and mutual understanding with the various countries that have converged under one roof,” he said.

Senior police officers, including the Provincial Commissioner of KwaZulu Natal, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, the Head of Specialised units in SAPS, Major General Nonhlanhla Zulu and the Head of Interpol in SA, Brigadier Ntime Mokhine are part of the Deputy Minister’s delegation.

The delegation will engage in bilateral meetings with other member countries to explore enhanced intelligence sharing, training, and technical support.

“We are looking forward to bilateral discussions with leading countries on cyber security to enable us as a country to improve and enhance our cybercrime security efforts. Bilateral engagements will also include countries affected by drug smuggling especially South America. 

“We will also be actively participating and supporting the adoption of a Silver notice as a strategy to trace and recover criminals’ assets which are kept in foreign countries,” said Mkhwanazi. 

South Africa’s participation in this is expected to further cement the country’s long-standing role within Interpol and its contribution toward a safer and more secure world. 

The outcomes of the General Assembly will guide future joint operations, technological advancements in policing, and improved law-enforcement collaboration across regions.
The expansion of Interpol tools and capabilities will feature high on the agenda and will be given attention to ensure that these tools will be shared with other law enforcement agencies in the fight against Transnational Organised Crime. 

The 93rd Session of the assembly is anticipated to conclude with several resolutions aimed at strengthening global security frameworks and enhancing the collective capability of member countries to respond to evolving criminal networks. – SAnews.gov.za

 

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SAPS nabs 16 000 suspects across the country

Source: Government of South Africa

SAPS nabs 16 000 suspects across the country

The South African Police Service (SAPS) continues to register commendable progress in the fight against crime through its nationwide Safer Festive Season Operation, which led to the arrest of 16 066 suspects across the country.

The operation, carried out between 17 and 23 November 2025, is running alongside Operation Shanela II to ensure safety and security ahead of the festive season.

According to the SAPS, in one week, 1 870 wanted suspects were tracked down and apprehended for serious and violent crimes, which includes murder, rape, car hijackings, house and business robberies, and drug trafficking.

The nationwide breakdown of arrests across various crime categories include:

  • 143 suspects were arrested for murder.  Gauteng recorded the highest number of arrests with 38, followed by KZN (26) and the Eastern Cape (25).
  • 178 suspects were arrested for rape, with the majority of arrests in KZN (39), followed by Eastern Cape with 25.
  • 170 suspects were arrested for attempted murder across multiple provinces.
  • 1 534 suspects were arrested for assault GBH [grievous bodily harm].
  • 2 778 suspects were arrested for possession of drugs, with the Western Cape recording the highest number of arrests with 1 649, followed by KZN with 390 and then Gauteng with 287.
  • 283 suspects were arrested for dealing in drugs, with the WC leading in arrestes (77) and followed by KZN (48).
  • 99 suspects were apprehended for illegal possession of unlicensed firearms.
  • 600 suspects were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
  • 890 were arrested for illegal liquor trade.
  • 449 were arrested for possession of dangerous weapons.

Major seizures and recoveries stand as follows:

  • 1 818 rounds of ammunition were seized during the same period.
  • 150 unlicensed firearms were seized.
  • 984 dangerous weapons were recovered.
  • Contraband goods worth more than R4 million were seized in the past week.
  • 61 stolen and hijacked vehicles recovered.

Highlights of takedowns conducted across the country are as follows:

North West: Four suspects were arrested after kidnapping and robbing a businessman at Madibeng Hills, Klipgat, on 20 November 2025. During the tracing operation, police confiscated items, including two Pioneer CDJs, a Dixon mixing console, power cables, and an iPhone.

Gauteng: Police successfully recovered a Freightliner hijacked truck transporting medicine valued at R2.5 million in Olievenhoutbosch, Tshwane, on 21 November 2025. A suspect was arrested on the scene. Still in Gauteng, the Counterfeit Unit, in collaboration with brand protectors, conducted operations across the province and seized counterfeit and illicit goods worth R1.8 million.

Limpopo: Police, in collaboration with private sector partners, executed an intelligence-driven operation in Modjadjiskloof targeting suspected scrapyard linked to illicit vehicle activities and seized seven vehicles for further investigation.

Western Cape: Four armed suspects, who were travelling in a Toyota Hilux, were arrested, and one suspect was fatally wounded in a shootout with police at Jakes Gerwel Drive in Mitchell’s Plain on 19 November 2025. An Ak-47 rifle and two pistols with ammunition were seized on the scene. Still in the Western Cape, the Provincial Counterfeit Unit, Anti-Economic Task Team and brand protectors executed an operation and seized counterfeit and illicit items, including card games, branded products, tobacco products, and accessories worth R1 million.

Free State: Police arrested a wanted suspect linked to the murder of a 73-year-old woman, Senyora Mofokeng, who was found dead at her house after collecting her pension money on 03 December 2023. In the Free State, a joint police operation conducted at the Vaal Plaza tollgate led to the arrest of two suspects linked to armed robberies at jewellery stores in Bloemfontein. Police intercepted the suspects’ vehicle at the tollgate and a shootout ensued after one of the suspects pointed members with a firearm. Both suspects, aged between 27 and 35 years, sustained injuries and were treated on the scene. Police seized two 9mm pistols, an AK-47 rifle with ammunition and jewellery believed to be stolen during recent robberies

Mpumalanga: A 42-year-old suspect was arrested for kidnapping, robbery, and raping a 30-year-old woman at Bhamjee sqautter Camp in Ngodwana on 17 November 2025.

Eastern Cape: Police arrested two more suspects at the Vaal Plaza in Gauteng, who were linked to an armed robbery of a jewellery store at a shopping mall in Gqeberha on 18 November 2025.  During the takedown at the toll plaza, a shootout ensued after one of the suspects pointed the police with a firearm. Both suspects sustained injuries and were arrested on the scene. Police seized two 9mm pistols, an AK-47 rifle with ammunition and jewellery believed to be stolen during recent robberies.

Still on Eastern Cape, police intercepted an Opel Astra along the N2 near Jeffrey Bay and arrested three suspects for conspiracy to commit abalone poaching. Police seized 17 diving goggles, 5 torches, 17 pairs of diving boots, 17 pairs of flippers, 14 backpacks, 14 waist bags, 17 chucking tools, as well as a vehicle for further investigation. – SAnews.gov.za

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The AFRICA24 Group offers you: 2025 Award ceremony of the UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences

Source: APO

On 25 November 2025, the AFRICA24 Group (www.Africa24TV.com) will provide exceptional coverage of the 2025 UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in Life Sciences and the Fellowship Programme for Young Women Scientists in Africa awards ceremony.

The event will bring together participants to celebrate the announcement of five winners, honoured for their groundbreaking research and lasting contributions to human health and sustainable development.

UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize: two major events at the heart of this occasion:

  • The 9th edition of the UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in Life Sciences,
  • The launch of the 1st edition of the UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea Fellowship Programme for Young Women Scientists in Africa.

About the UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize:

The UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in Life Sciences aims to reward projects and activities by individuals, groups of individuals, institutions and non-governmental organisations for their outstanding contribution to improving the quality of human life. The prize, established by UNESCO’s Executive Board in 2008, plays an important role in advancing knowledge and building capacity for sustainable development. It contributes directly to the goals of the 2030 Agenda, particularly those aimed at improving the quality of human life, leaving no one behind. Funded by the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, the prize, worth US$300,000, is divided equally among three winners.

The AFRICA24 Group 360° coverage and global broadcasting to 120 million households

Watch ‘UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize 2025’ live, on replay and on demand on all your screens at :

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The leading audiovisual brand on the continent, the AFRICA24 Group has four full HD television channels, each a leader in its segment :

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The AFRICA24 Group publishes myafrica24 (Google store and App Store), the world’s first HD streaming platform in Africa available on all screens (television, tablet, smartphone, computers) … More than 120 million households have access to Africa24 Group channels through major operators such as Canal+, Bouygues, Orange, Bell, etc., and more than 8 million subscribers on various digital platforms and social networks.

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Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets Bahraini Foreign Minister

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha | November 25, 2025

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Tuesday with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Kingdom of Bahrain Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, who is visiting the country.
The meeting addressed bilateral cooperation and ways to further strengthen and develop it, as well as a number of issues of mutual interest.

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The AFRICA24 Group offers you: MEDAYS Forum 2025

Source: APO

From November 26 to 29, 2025, the AFRICA24 Group (https://Africa24TV.com) will provide exceptional coverage of the 17th edition of the MEDAYS Forum, organised under the High Patronage of King Mohammed VI. This high-level event, which addresses major issues, will be held this year under the theme: Fractures and Polarisation: Reinventing the Global Equation.

The MEDAYS Forum has established itself as a key institution for North-South dialogue and a major meeting place and forum for exchange between global actors in the geostrategic, political, economic and social spheres.

MEDAYS 2025 Forum: A major four-day event:

  • 26 November: Official opening ceremony and MEDAYS Awards
  • 27–28 November: Official session – Plenary sessions – Round tables
  • 29 November: Closing ceremony

About the MEDAYS 2025 Forum:

Organised by the Amadeus Institute in partnership with the MEDays Forum Foundation, MEDAYS 2025 will bring together heads of state, ministers and influential decision-makers around the theme ‘Fractures and polarisation: reinventing the global equation’. Against a backdrop of heightened geopolitical tensions, this edition will welcome more than 7,000 participants from 120 countries, with a particular focus on Africa and the Global South, for more than 50 sessions devoted to international crises, economic change, climate challenges, South-South cooperation and the rise of emerging powers. Defining itself as a space for dialogue and influence, the forum aims to develop concrete solutions for a more inclusive, stable and cooperative multipolar world order, where, according to the organisers, ‘the challenge is no longer just to manage crises, but to reinvent a more balanced global equation’.

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Watch ‘MEDAYS Forum 2025’ live, on replay and on demand on all your screens at :

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  • On myafrica24 Africa’s first HD streaming platform.
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About the AFRICA24 Group:
Launched in 2009, the AFRICA24 Group is the continent’s leading TV and digital media publisher, with four full HD channels broadcast in the major cable packages. A leader among decision-makers and senior executives on the continent, AFRICA24 in French and AFRICA24 English, the Group is the pioneer and leader in African news channels. AFRICA24 has strengthened this leadership through sport with AFRICA24 Sport, Africa’s leading channel dedicated to sports news and competitions, and AFRICA24 Infinity, the first channel dedicated to creative industries that showcase the creative genius of African youth in art, culture, music, fashion, design and more.…

The leading audiovisual brand on the continent, the AFRICA24 Group has four full HD television channels, each a leader in its segment :

  • AFRICA24 TV : Leading French-language source for African news, published by AMedia
  • AFRICA24 English : Leading African news source exclusively in English.
  • AFRICA24 Infinity : The creative talent channel dedicated to music, art and culture.
  • AFRICA24 Sport : Leading sports and competition news channel.

The AFRICA24 Group publishes myafrica24 (Google store and App Store), the world’s first HD streaming platform in Africa available on all screens (television, tablet, smartphone, computers) … More than 120 million households have access to Africa24 Group channels through major operators such as Canal+, Bouygues, Orange, Bell, etc., and more than 8 million subscribers on various digital platforms and social networks.

https://Africa24TV.com

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