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The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, hosted in Morocco, set new digital viewership records for the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The tournament is being recognized as the most-watched event in African football history. Digital Viewership Records The tournament garnered a total of 6.1 billion views across CAF’s social media platforms. Specifically, CAN Morocco 2025 […]
An anti-abortion group, Voices for Life, has requested that the Indiana Supreme Court intervene in a legal dispute concerning records related to terminated pregnancies. The case centers on whether these records, known as terminated pregnancy reports, can be released to the public. Indiana currently operates under a near-total abortion ban, a ruling made by the […]
The Associated Press East Africa team provided extensive coverage of Uganda’s national election, navigating significant obstacles including an internet blackout and heightened security measures. The team’s reporting was recognized for its accuracy, speed, and depth. Election Preparation and Reporting Challenges The team, led by correspondent Rodney Muhumuza in Kampala, proactively prepared for a government-ordered internet […]
The Open Society Justice Initiative, launched in 2003 as part of the Open Society Foundations, utilizes law to advance human rights, inclusive democracy, and international justice. Led by James A. Goldston since its inception, the initiative builds on the work of organizations like Human Rights Watch, aiming to combat government wrongdoing and corporate irresponsibility. Initiating […]
The World Bank’s “People First” podcast explores ideas shaping learning, work, and growth, particularly in Western and Central Africa. This episode features a discussion with Luis Benveniste, Senior Advisor and Acting Global Director for Education and Skills at the World Bank, focusing on how better education can lead to better jobs. Education as Infrastructure for […]
Nearly one million babies are stillborn in Africa annually, representing a significant public health challenge. These losses are often preventable, yet remain largely unrecorded and invisible, hindering efforts to improve maternal and newborn health. A recent report, “Improving Stillbirth Data Recording, Collection and Reporting in Africa,” provides the first continent-wide assessment of how African countries […]
US jobs data presented a mixed picture, showing slower payroll growth alongside a lower unemployment rate. This combination has fueled speculation about potential Federal Reserve rate cuts, bolstering global equity markets. The S&P 500 traded near 6,900, while the DAX in Germany reached a new peak. What Softer US Jobs Mean for Rates and Stocks […]
A Canada-based advocacy group, the Global Centre for Democratic Governance (GCDG), has expressed serious concerns regarding a rise in extrajudicial killings in Bangladesh. The group’s assessment is based on media reports and suggests a significant increase since September 8, 2024. The GCDG alleges that the reports of extrajudicial killings have increased as the interim government, […]
Four-in-ten Black Americans say the issues and events most important to them are often covered in the news outlets they use, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted in 2023. Similar shares of Asian (38%) and Hispanic (37%) adults reported the same. A slim majority of White Americans (54%) say the outlets they get […]