The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has set new deadlines for the next stage of South Africa’s (SA) genocide case against Israel, with proceedings expected to continue until at least 2029.

Efforts to achieve the governance goals outlined in the African Union’s (AU) Agenda 2063 remain uneven across the continent, with experts warning that weak implementation, corruption and declining public trust in institutions continue to undermine progress.

World Hunger Day has brought renewed attention to food insecurity across Africa, with climate pressures, conflict and rising costs continuing to leave millions uncertain about the next meal.