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Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:46:38 GMT
Africa: Africa's Immunization Acceleration - Charting a Path to Better Health, Health Security and Economic Growth for a Continent on the Rise

[Africa CDC] Introduction: Africa's Immunization Landscape and Its Significance

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:09:21 GMT
Africa: All of Africa Today - July 3, 2026

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Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:55:10 GMT
South Africa: Western Cape Ordered to File Housing Plans - South African News Briefs - July 3, 2026

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Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:56:43 GMT
Zimbabwe: War Veteran Seeks Urgent High Court Order to Stop Constitutional Amendment

[New Zimbabwe] A war veteran has filed an urgent High Court application seeking to stop the certification and further processing of the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill No.3 (CAB3), arguing that the parliamentary vote that passed the proposed ...

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:41:17 GMT
Malawi: Govt Blames 'Technical Glitch' for Payday Chaos Leaving Civil Servants Unable to Pay Bills

[Nyasa Times] Thousands of Malawian civil servants were left without their June salaries this week after a technical failure at the Accountic General's Office disrupted the payment process -- despite the salaries having been processed on 30 June 2026...

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Benin

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 03:30:52 GMT
Benin's New President Seeks New Outreach to Togo and Niger

[African Arguments] On May 24, 2026, former Beninese finance minister under the outgoing president Patrice Talon, Romuald Wadagni, was sworn into office as the President of Benin. His election was hardly surprising; the last parliamentary elections h...

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:56:14 GMT
Political Party De-Registration or De-Recognition

[This Day] Deregistration is one of the sanctions often meted out to political parties when they breach any critical provision of the electoral code. Some electoral laws require that political parties secure a number of seats in the parliament to qua...

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:52:26 GMT
Flamingos to Resume Camp Ahead of Benin W/Cup Qualifier Showdown

[Vanguard] Nigeria's U-17 women's national team, the Flamingos, will return to camp on June 14 as preparations intensify for their decisive FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifying clash against Benin Republic.

Botswana

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:04:21 GMT
Sir Seretse Khama Prioritised Unity and Nation Building-Boko

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- President Advocate Duma Boko has described Sir Seretse Khama as a leader who prioritised unity and nation building, noting that he used the best bricks to build the foundation of Botswana.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:06:17 GMT
AI Helps Unlock Botswana's Hidden Copper Clues

[Scrolla] Botswana Minerals says AI found copper clues in old drill cores first drilled for uranium and diamonds. The company says the tool reviewed decades of scattered geological reports in days, helping teams focus their next fieldwork.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:51:55 GMT
Government Urges Calm As Tensions Rise Over South Africa's Anti-Immigration Protests

[Botswana Daily News] Molepolole -- As South Africa marked June 30 amid heightened anti-immigration protests, the Government of Botswana has assured citizens living in the neighbouring country that those with valid immigration documents have nothing ...

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:54:28 GMT
Untapped Diamond Value Addition Opportunities Linger

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana has yet to fully capitalise on the immense value addition opportunities in the global diamond pipeline, despite significant potential across the sector, industry leaders told the Future of Mining Summit on M...

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:46:48 GMT
Boko Engages Dikgosi

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- President Advocate Duma Boko (left) and Ntlo ya Dikgosi chairperson, Kgosi Malope II of Bangwaketse after the former's meeting with Dikgosi in Gaborone yesterday to discuss matters of national importance. President B...

Burkina Faso

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:09:21 GMT
All of Africa Today - July 3, 2026

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Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:05:29 GMT
Burkina Faso Forces Closure of UN Human Rights Office

[HRW] Departure Ends Independent International Presence in Country Rife with Abuse

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:18:14 GMT
Withdrawal From The Rome Statute Consecrates Impunity And Threatens To Deny Victims Of War Crimes Justice And Reparations

[AI London] Reacting to the decision by Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to deposit formal notifications of withdrawal from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, Marceau Sivieude, Amnesty International's Regional Director for West and Cen...

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:42:05 GMT
All of Africa Today - June 29, 2026

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Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:46:08 GMT
Burkina Faso Junta Cuts Diplomatic Ties With Former Colonial Ruler France

[RFI] Burkina Faso's ruling junta, lead by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, announced late Friday it has cut diplomatic ties with former colonial ruler France, accusing Paris of persistently acting against its interests. France called the decision "hosti...

Burundi

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:20:40 GMT
Al Hilal Reject Pyramids' $1.5m Bid for Girumugisha

[New Times] Egyptian giants Pyramids FC have made a strong move for Burundian winger Jean-Claude Girumugisha, but their opening bid of $1.5 million has been rejected by Al Hilal.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:23:41 GMT
How Voluntary and Safe Are Burundian Refugee Returns From Tanzania?

[ISS] The coercive repatriation of Burundian refugees risks reproducing cycles of displacement ahead of Burundi's 2027 elections.

Cameroon

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:51:30 GMT
Can Cameroon Reclaim Its Maritime Flag After Shadow Fleet Abuse?

[ISS] Reforms are welcome, but technological and capacity gaps still leave Cameroon vulnerable to high-risk parallel maritime networks.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:09:20 GMT
Connected Farmers, Better Harvests - How Cameroon's Agritech Innovators Are Transforming Agriculture

[World Bank] STORY HIGHLIGHTS

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:13:35 GMT
Failed Promise to Reduce Gender-Based Violence

[HRW] Discriminatory Laws, Underinvestment in Public Services Enable Abuse

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:09:19 GMT
ISWAP's Next Frontier - Darak in Northern Cameroon

[ISS] Located on the borders of Cameroon, Nigeria and Chad, Darak is valuable to local and national economies - and to violent extremists.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:12:40 GMT
Cameroon Opposition Figure Files Complaint in France Against President Biya

[RFI] Former Cameroonian presidential candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary says he's filed two complaints with the Paris Judicial Court against President Paul Biya, citing the principle of universal jurisdiction.

Cape Verde

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:45:15 GMT
Cape Verde and Congo Dr Hailed As Africa's World Cup Underdog Stories

[CAF] Cape Verde and Congo DR have been praised by Diego Forlan and Hristo Stoichkov after becoming two of the standout African stories of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:46:42 GMT
Cape Verde's World Cup Success Reflects a Nation That Has Repeatedly Defied the Odds

[The Conversation Africa] For decades, the west African island nation of Cape Verde was perhaps best known for the music of late singer Cesária Évora. This summer, however, the Atlantic archipelago has gained fame for a different reason: fo...

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:03:33 GMT
Cape Verde Reach Historic FIFA World Cup Knockout Stages With Resolute Draw Against Saudi Arabia

[CAF] Cape Verde etched their name into the history books on Thursday evening, securing a place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stages on debut after battling to a determined 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia in Houston.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:20:29 GMT
If Cape Verde Can Do It, Why Not Rwanda?

[New Times] When Cape Verde walked onto the pitch to face Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and walked away with a goalless draw, the message echoed far beyond the Atlantic.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:26:41 GMT
Cape Verde Shine Again, Hold Uruguay in World Cup Thriller

[Leadership] Cape Verde's remarkable FIFA World Cup debut continued on Monday as the tournament newcomers battled to an entertaining 2-2 draw with two-time champions Uruguay in Miami, strengthening their hopes of a place in the knockout stages.

Central Africa

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:09:21 GMT
Africa: All of Africa Today - July 3, 2026

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Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:31:44 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: U.S. Shows 'Increasingly Blatant' Bias Over DR Congo Peace Deal, Says Rwandan Minister

[RFI] The fragile peace process between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo is under renewed pressure, as the United States imposes fresh sanctions over alleged links to mineral trafficking from areas controlled by M23 rebels. Rwandan Foreign...

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:42:45 GMT
Rwanda: What to Know As UN Human Rights Council Adopts Rwanda's UPR Review

[New Times] Rwanda has accepted 249 out of the 286 recommendations it received during its fourth-cycle Universal Periodic Review (UPR), representing 87 per cent of the total, while taking note of the remaining 37 recommendations.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:34:13 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: WHO Launches Clinical Trial for New Ebola Treatment in DR Congo

[Premium Times] The trial, known as the Platform Adaptive Randomised Trial for New and Repurposed Filovirus Treatments (PARTNERS), began enrolling patients on Thursday, WHO said in a statement.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:56:42 GMT
Kenya: Rwanda-Kenya Fuel Import Deal Comes At Right Time

[New Times] Rwanda's new government-to-government petroleum import agreement with Kenya may not attract the same attention as major infrastructure projects, but its significance should not be underestimated.

Central African Republic

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:03:04 GMT
Funeral Held for Father Crépin, Priest Killed 'Perhaps to Block the Peace Process in Zémio'

[Agenzia Fides] Bangui -- "Father Crépin was deeply committed to dialogue. It is possible that he was killed to block the peace process currently underway in Zémio," Bishop Aurelio Gazzera of Bangassou told Fides News Agency. Father Cré...

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:43:53 GMT
Central African Republic Latest 'Third Country' for U.S. Deportees

[HRW] Don't Forcibly Repatriate People to Iran, Afghanistan, and Other High-Risk Countries

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:49:29 GMT
Central African Republic Declares Cholera Outbreak

[Shabelle] Bangui, Central African Republic - The Central African Republic government has officially declared a cholera outbreak in the country, after confirming 197 cases, including 24 deaths, local media reported on Saturday.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:06:15 GMT
Beyond Commemoration - Why Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Demands Urgent Global Attention

[IPS] Delhi, India -- Three years ago, during a mission to the Central African Republic from United Nations Headquarters, I met a woman whose story has remained with me ever since. She had survived rape during the conflict. Yet what stayed with her m...

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:08:51 GMT
Central African Republic Peace Gains Must Be Preserved - UN Envoy

[UN News] The Central African Republic (CAR) "has made remarkable and tangible progress towards lasting peace and security" in recent years, but security remains fragile in border areas, including with war-torn Sudan, UN Special Representative Valent...

Chad

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:57:39 GMT
Signing of the Statute of the Interfaith Platform to Strengthen Peace and Social Cohesion

[Agenzia Fides] N'djamena -- "We will continue to work so that everyone can contribute to human development and to achieving our common goal of building a united, prosperous Chad that looks confidently to the future." With these words, Monsignor Edmo...

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 03:32:11 GMT
RSF-Aligned Gov Suspends MSF Operations Over Abuse Allegations in Chad

[Dabanga] Nyala / El Tina -- Mohamed Hassan El Tawashi, Prime Minister of the Government of Peace and Unity, the executive authority established by the Sudan Founding Alliance (Tasees), which is aligned with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, has...

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:08:22 GMT
Diplomatic Source Denies Statements Attributed to Ambassador Gaddafi

[SNA] An informed diplomatic source told SUNA that statements attributed by an online news website to Ambassador Gaddafi Abdullah Mohamed through a third party are inaccurate.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:17:11 GMT
MSF Sacks 18 Staff in Eastern Chad for Sexual Exploitation of Sudanese Women and Underage Girls

[Dabanga] El Tina, Eastern Chad / Amsterdam -- The medical NGO Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has confirmed that 18 members of its staff in eastern Chad have been dismissed for serious misconduct, "and are now barred from working with MSF",...

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:36:15 GMT
Chad Is Making Arabic Equal to French in Schools - the Politics Behind the Move

[The Conversation Africa] In most multilingual African countries, language policy is a highly charged and controversial issue. It touches on regional identity, religion and political power - as is evident in Chad, in central Africa.

Comoros

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:27:23 GMT
In Comoros, Journalist Arrested for Report On Jailed Ex-President's Health

[CPJ] Dakar -- The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Comorian authorities to release journalist Toufé Maecha who was arrested on Monday at his home in the capital, Moroni, over his reports in La Gazette des Comores about the ill-health o...

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:53:18 GMT
Amavubi Off to Marrakech for Comoros, Tanzania Friendlies

[New Times] Rwanda's national football team, Amavubi, has departed for Morocco for a 10-day training camp in Marrakech, where they will play two international friendly matches against Comoros and Tanzania.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:14:35 GMT
Heath Goldfields Unveils $20m Community Development Plan

[Ghanaian Times] Heath Goldfields Limited, a wholly Ghanaian mining company, has unveiled a $20 million five-year Community Development Plan aimed at transforming livelihoods in the Bogoso-Prestea mining enclave in the Western Region.

Congo-Brazzaville

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:24:28 GMT
Ebola Outbreak - a Crisis of History, Not Misinformation

[The New Humanitarian] SAN Francisco, United States, Kinshasa, Democratic -- Even with a pause in the violence, communities will still need to be heard - and to be convinced that responders mean them well.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:23:41 GMT
Sovereignty or Staging - the Paris-Brazzaville Face-Off in the Mirror of Reality

[African Arguments] The geopolitical landscape of central Africa is currently navigating a zone of severe diplomatic turbulence, driven by an acute crisis of accountability between Paris, Brazzaville, and Kinshasa. At the heart of this friction lies ...

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:04:12 GMT
Africa/Congo - Resignation and Succession of Bishop of Nkayi

[Agenzia Fides] Vatican City -- The Holy Father has accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the diocese of Nkayi, Republic of the Congo, presented by Bishop Daniel Mizonzo.

Congo-Kinshasa

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:17:49 GMT
President Ramaphosa to Lead AU Mission to DR Congo As Africa Strengthens Ebola Response

[SAnews.gov.za] Kinshasa, DRC -- President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday undertake a high-level African Union (AU) solidarity visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), reaffirming Africa's collective commitment to containing the ongoing Ebo...

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:07:32 GMT
FIFA World Cup 2026 - Brave DR Congo Fall to Late England Fightback

[CAF] For 75 minutes, the Democratic Republic of Congo stood on the brink of one of the greatest results in their football history. Inspired by the brilliance of Brian Cipenga and a courageous collective display, the Leopards frustrated England befor...

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:54:59 GMT
All of Africa Today - July 1, 2026

[allAfrica] Senegal Trims Presidential Powers in Controversial Vote

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:23:21 GMT
Does Tshisekedi's Third-Term Bid Benefit Rwanda and M23?

[ISS] A loss of democratic credibility would undercut diplomatic gains and strengthen M23's demands for autonomy in eastern DRC.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:11:56 GMT
Kigali Questions UN Inquiry Methods On Eastern DR Congo

[New Times] The government of Rwanda has challenged the methodology used by a United Nations (UN) commission of inquiry investigating the human rights situation in eastern DR Congo, arguing that serious allegations should be backed by independently v...

Djibouti

East Africa

Equatorial Guinea

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:25:42 GMT
Equatorial Guinea President Mbasogo Lands in Harare for Two-Day State Visit

[New Zimbabwe] Equatorial Guinea President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo touched down at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport Thursday for a two-day State visit, signalling deeper ties between Harare and Malabo.

Eritrea

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:10:39 GMT
UN Expert Remains Lifeline As Grave Abuses Continue

[HRW] This statement was delivered by Human Rights Watch at the 62nd regular session of the UN Human Rights Council during an enhanced interactive dialogue on the report of the UN Special Rapporteur on Eritrea held on June 15, 2026.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:13:34 GMT
Conflict Hits Schooling Hardest Where Children Are the Target - Study

[The Conversation Africa] According to Unesco, around 250 million children (16%) globally are out of school although they are of an age to be at school in their countries. Available evidence suggests that out-of-school numbers are extremely high in c...

Ethiopia

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:07:32 GMT
Ethiopian Airlines Launches Passenger Flights to Lyon, Expands Network in France

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopian Airlines has launched a new passenger service to Lyon, France, expanding its European network and reinforcing the longstanding partnership between Ethiopia and France.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:07:30 GMT
Refugees Praise Ethiopia's Hospitality As UNHCR Showcases 'Makatet' As Model for Refugee Inclusion

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Refugees living in Ethiopia have commended the country's longstanding tradition of hospitality and its expanding refugee inclusion initiatives.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:04:24 GMT
PM Abiy Leads Major Advances in Democracy, Digital Transformation and Infrastructure Dev't

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has registered major milestones in democratic governance, digital innovation, and heavy infrastructure development over the past month, signaling a shift toward accelerated national productivity and long-term economic gr...

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:30:38 GMT
TPLF Rejects EU Criticism, Says Govt Violating Peace Deal

[Reporter] The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) has rejected European Union accusations that it is undermining Ethiopia's 2022 peace agreement, instead accusing the federal government of violating the accord and warning that the Tigray region ...

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:46:47 GMT
Ethiopia Advances Nat'l Electrification Roadmap to Achieve Universal Energy Access By 2035

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has advanced discussions on its National Electrification Program (NEP 3.0), bringing together government institutions, development partners, the private sector, and international stakeholders.

Gabon

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 03:32:08 GMT
Gabon Plans to Raise $1.5b in Return to Eurobond Market

[Daba Finance] Gabon is preparing a return to the international bond market with a planned 10-year issue of CFA857.85 billion, or about $1.5 billion.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:25:06 GMT
afg Bank Gabon Net Profit Rises 30 Percent in 2025

[Daba Finance] AFG Bank Gabon, a subsidiary of Atlantic Financial Group, posted a net profit of 31.25 billion XOF for the year ended December 31, 2025, up 30% from 24.01 billion XOF a year earlier, according to financial statements presented at the b...

Gambia

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:57:58 GMT
National Assembly Approves $37.5 Million Deal for UTG School of Medicine Expansion

[Foroyaa] The National Assembly has ratified a $37.5 million financing agreement between the and the Government of The Gambia to support Phase III of the University of The Gambia School of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences Project.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:57:44 GMT
Legislators Questions D1.2 Billion Gambia Ferry Service Liability Without Written Agreement

[Foroyaa] The Public Enterprises Committee (PEC) of the National Assembly has questioned a liability of more than D1.2 billion recorded by the The Gambia Ferry Services Company (GFSC), saying there was no formal written agreement to support the arran...

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:57:18 GMT
Agriculture Minister Sets Out Roadmap to Achieve Rice Self-Sufficiency By 2030

[Foroyaa] The Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Security, Dr. Demba Sabally, has outlined the government's strategy to achieve rice self-sufficiency by 2030, saying the country plans to develop 20,000 hectares of rice fields, expand the use...

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:56:28 GMT
Man Jailed Over Theft That Disrupted Water Supply in Brikama

[Foroyaa] The Brikama Magistrates' Court has convicted and sentenced Muhammad Kuyateh to prison after finding him guilty of damaging a (NAWEC) borehole and stealing copper, an offence that disrupted water supply to parts of Brikama.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:29:27 GMT
Court Vows Full Force of Law Over Surging Knife Violence

[The Point] The High Court has raised serious concern over what it describes as a growing surge in knife-related violence among young people, warning that offenders will face the full force of the law as the country grapples with an escalating cultur...

Ghana

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:04:19 GMT
President Mahama Urges Unity At National Prayers and Thanksgiving Despite Floods

[Ghanaian Times] President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to remain united, grateful and prayerful despite the recent floods that claimed lives and destroyed property in parts of Accra.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:54:59 GMT
All of Africa Today - July 1, 2026

[allAfrica] Senegal Trims Presidential Powers in Controversial Vote

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:55:16 GMT
Government Steps Up Flood Response, Urges Public to Cooperate

[Ghanaian Times] The Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has assured Ghanaians that government is intensifying efforts to respond to the widespread flooding that has affected parts of Accra, Tema and surrounding co...

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:52:49 GMT
'Ghana's Noah' Resurfaces After Accra Floods, Claims Prophecy Is Unfolding

[Premium Times] Remember the Ghanaian self-acclaimed prophet, Evans "Ebo Noah" Eshun? He's back in the news after six months, this time claiming the torrential rains that wreaked havoc in parts of Accra and other areas on Monday are vindication of hi...

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:55:15 GMT
NPP Criticises Government's Flood Response, Demands Stronger Action

[Ghanaian Times] The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has criticised the government's handling of the flooding that hit parts of Accra and surrounding communities on Monday, urging it to move beyond what it described as public relations activities and take ...

Guinea

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:18:51 GMT
World Bank Group Endorses New Country Partnership Framework for Guinea and Investments to Boost Jobs and Growth

[World Bank] Washington -- The World Bank Group today endorsed a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Guinea, and approved three financing operations: $116 million for the second phase of the Commercial Agriculture Development Project, $102 mi...

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:11:54 GMT
Journalist Forced Into Exile After Death Threats Over Investigative Report

[MFWA] Guinean journalist, Ibrahima Sory Barry, publishing director of the online news portal Vérité 224, has gone into exile following death threats against himself and his family.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:29:43 GMT
LEC Scales Back Imports From Côte d'Ivoire and Guinea

[New Dawn] The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has begun reducing electricity imports from Côte d'Ivoire and Guinea following the restoration of full generating capacity at the Mount Coffee Hydropower Plant and the addition of a new solar ...

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:29:39 GMT
Yekeh Kolubah's Surfaces in Guinea

[New Dawn] The recent visit of embattled Montserrado County District #10 Representative Yekeh Y. Kolubah to the Republic of Guinea has sparked widespread fear and speculation in Liberia.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:36:47 GMT
All of Africa Today - June 2, 2026

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Guinea Bissau

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:53:40 GMT
A Story of Change - Expanding the Frontiers of Media and Information Rights in Guinea-Bissau

[MFWA] From June 2021 to November 2023, the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), with support from the European Union (EU), implemented the project, 'Promoting Media Freedom and Access to Quality Information in Guinea Bissau.' The intervention so...

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:02:05 GMT
Pathways for Unlocking Productivity-Led Private Sector Growth in Guinea-Bissau - World Bank Group Report

[World Bank] Bissau -- Guinea-Bissau's economy demonstrated notable resilience in 2025, according to the World Bank Group's Guinea-Bissau Economic Update (Spring 2026), released today.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:48:36 GMT
Guinea-Bissau 2026 Economic Update - Pathways for Unlocking Productivity-Led Private Sector Growth

[World Bank] STORY HIGHLIGHTS

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:02:05 GMT
World Bank Group Report - Pathways for Unlocking Productivity-Led Private Sector Growth in Guinea-Bissau

[World Bank] BISSAU -- Guinea-Bissau's economy demonstrated notable resilience in 2025, according to the World Bank Group's Guinea-Bissau Economic Update (Spring 2026), released today.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:56:14 GMT
Political Party De-Registration or De-Recognition

Kenya

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:52:26 GMT
Anti-Narcotics Detectives Arrest Bus Passenger With 300 Grammes of Heroin Worth Sh1mn

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A routine inspection on a Nairobi-bound passenger bus turned into a major anti-narcotics operation after detectives intercepted a suspected drug courier transporting heroin valued at approximately Sh1 million along the Mombasa...

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:29:21 GMT
Eight Girls Charged With Murder Over Student's Death in School Fire

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Eight minors from Utumishi Girls Academy have been formally charged with murder over the death of a fellow student in a case linked to a deadly school fire tragedy that killed 16.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:19:32 GMT
Mudavadi Hails Trump's Trade-First Africa Policy As Kenya Eyes Stronger U.S. Economic Ties

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has welcomed the Trump administration's shift in U.S.-Africa policy from one centred on aid to one driven by trade and investment, describing the approach as a positive step towards bui...

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:12:22 GMT
Parliament Proposes Law to Recognise Remote Workers

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Parliament is seeking to amend the Employment Act to formally recognise remote workers as employees to align Kenya's labour laws with the growing digital economy.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:52:54 GMT
LSK Puts Govt On Notice Over Finance Act 2026, Warns of Court Action Against 'Administrative Overreach'

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has placed the government on notice over the implementation of the Finance Act 2026, warning that it will not hesitate to challenge in court any administrative actions that violate constitutional...

Kenya Daily Nation

Kenya East African

Kenya Headlines

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:10:00 +0300
Handout season: Ruto allies splash millions as cash politricks roar back

Lavish donations dominate rallies despite growing concerns over Kenya's economic struggles. Critics warn booming handout culture risks entrenching corruption beyond the 2027 polls.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:31:18 +0300
Court strikes out petition challenging Finance Act 2026 over MPs' absenteeism

High Court strikes out petition seeking to nullify Finance Act, 2026, Justice Otieno rules petitioners bypassed legal procedures for accessing National Assembly attendance records

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:35:20 +0300
Inside NTSA's move to take instant traffic fine payments off eCitizen

Motorists will then be required to present the reference number at a KCB branch, where a teller will verify the information in the bank system before guiding them through the payment process.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:24:04 +0300
Court orders Ruto to reshuffle Cabinet within 120 Days

Judges say the current Cabinet fails to meet the constitutional gender threshold. Of its 25 members, only seven are women and 18 are men.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:00:57 +0300
Russia begins process to compensate kin of Kenyans killed in Ukraine war

The many questions by Kenyan families that have lost relatives in Russias war against Ukraine may now find answers after the Russian government owned up to the loss suffered by families.

Kenya News

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:29:14 +0300
Six dead, five injured in Nakuru-Eldoret Highway crash

Six people killed, five others injured after matatu collides with a trailer at Nyanja area on Nakuru-Eldoret highway, Kuresoi North Sub-County Police Commander Kimutai confirms.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:39:00 +0300
Violence erupts at disputed Samburet estate as motorcycles burn, youths injured

Violence erupted at the disputed 1,200-acre Samburet Estate along the Kericho-Nakuru border on Friday after rival groups claiming ownership of the land clashed, leaving several injured

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0300
Kilifi sets aside Sh10 million to register widows, orphans to SHA

The Kilifi County government has set aside a Sh. 10 million that will be spent on registering widows and orphans to the Social Health Authority.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0300
AG now defends registrar's mistake on hospital land

The office of the Attorney General has defended an irregularity by former Nakuru Land Registrar Eric Nyamu that saw War Memorial Hospital closed.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:10:00 +0300
'Reggae na Lami': Western Kenya's dangerous and bizarre culture

Every Friday between about 9 a.m. and noon, motorists travelling along the Kisumu-Kakamega and Kisumu-Busia highways expect delays caused by the long motorcycle convoys.

Lesotho

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:47:21 GMT
All of Africa Today - June 30, 2026

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Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:41:25 GMT
Parliament Questions Cancellation of Maseru's Fumbled Dumpsite Contract

[GroundUp] City council says the M27-million agreement was unlawful from the start, but MPs say it remains responsible for the deal

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:56:21 GMT
Lesotho Seeks Compensation and Economic Support From South Africa

[GroundUp] Foreign affairs minister Limpho Tau lists land dispossession, migrant labour and apartheid-era raids as historical injustices

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:43:19 GMT
Dispute Stalls Closure of Hazardous Dumpsite in Maseru

[GroundUp] Court ordered shut down of the Tšosane dumpsite delayed after council cancels M27.3-million contract

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:31:13 GMT
Lesotho Opposition Leader Faces Treason Charge

[GroundUp] Tšepo Lipholo is accused of links to alleged military training camps on farms in South Africa

Liberia

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:52:09 GMT
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Urges Boakai to Fast-Track Liberia's Anti-Corruption Court

[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf pressed President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, the Supreme Court and the National Legislature on Tuesday to act decisively against corruption, demanding the swift creation of a Specia...

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:29:06 GMT
Deputy Speaker Fallah Retracts Remarks, Apologizes to House

[New Dawn] Monrovia -- Deputy Speaker Thomas P. Fallah has apologized to Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon and members of the House of Representatives and formally retracted comments he made during a recent appearance on a local radio talk show.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:25:48 GMT
Rubber Farmers Endorse Boakai's Export Ban

[New Dawn] Monrovia, July 2, 2026 - The Rubber Planters Association of Liberia (RPAL) has endorsed President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's decision to ban the export of unprocessed natural rubber, describing the policy as a major step toward expanding domest...

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:25:48 GMT
Govt Approves 50,000-Metric-Ton Fuel Storage Facility

[New Dawn] Monrovia, July 2, 2026 - President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has approved a proposal by the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) to construct a 50,000-metric-ton petroleum storage facility, a move the government says will strengthen Liberia...

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:24:13 GMT
Nigeria, Liberia to Strengthen Economic Ties At Investment Forum

[This Day] The Government of the Republic of Liberia, through the Embassy of Liberia in Nigeria and the Office of the Honorary Consul General of Liberia in Lagos, will host its inaugural Liberia-Nigeria Trade and Investment Forum in Lagos

Liberian Dialogue

Madagascar

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:59:21 GMT
SADC Committed to Supporting Madagascar's Return to Constitutional Rule

[SAnews.gov.za] The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Madagascar's return to constitutional rule, with regional leaders meeting virtually on Monday to assess progress on political reforms follow...

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:59:20 GMT
SADC Approves New Measures to Support Madagascar Reform Process

[SAnews.gov.za] The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has approved a series of measures aimed at strengthening its support for Madagascar's political reform process, including expanding the mandate of its Panel of Elders and establishing ...

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:41:16 GMT
Ruto Pushes for Stronger Indian Ocean Partnership As He Attends Madagascar's 66th Independence Day

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto joined thousands of Madagascans at Barea Stadium in Antananarivo on Thursday to mark the country's 66th Independence Day, using the occasion to reaffirm Kenya's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties...

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:00:25 GMT
SADC Organ Troika Extraordinary Summit Reaffirms Commitment to Peace, Stability, and Regional Integration in Madagascar and the DR Congo

[SADC] The Southern African Development Community (SADC) convened an Extraordinary Troika Summit of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, on 22 June 2026, reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding peace, consolidating democracy, a...

Malawi

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:27:47 GMT
Police Downplay Swoop On Malawi's Seat of Power

[Nyasa Times] ARMED police swooped on Malawi's seat of government in a dramatic show of force -- sparking fears of a major security incident at the heart of the nation's power.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:44:28 GMT
Chilima's Remark 'If I Die, I Will Die' Was a Vernacular Expression, Inquiry Told

[Nyasa Times] The parliamentary inquiry into the June 10, 2024 military plane crash has heard fresh testimony from Kelvin Sentala, a close acquaintance of the late vice-president Saulos Chilima, who sought to clarify a widely discussed remark attribu...

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:46:55 GMT
'We Are Not Safe' - Evicted Malawians Shelter in Robertson Community Hall

[GroundUp] Immigrants say threats and evictions forced them to flee their homes

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:48:53 GMT
'We Did Our Job' - Zamba Defends Government's Handling of Chilima Plane Crash Before Parliamentary Probe

[Nyasa Times] Former Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Colleen Zamba, has strongly defended the government's response to the military plane crash that claimed the lives of former Vice-President Saulos Chilima and eight others, insisting that of...

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:48:53 GMT
Kasiya Mine Could Operate for More Than 70 Years, Feasibility Study Reveals

[Nyasa Times] The proposed Kasiya Rutile Project in Lilongwe District could remain in operation for more than 70 years, far exceeding its initially modelled 25-year mine life, according to findings from a definitive feasibility study conducted by Sov...

Malawi Times

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:37:33 +0000
Fresh view in plane crash probe

The first phase of the parliamentary adhoc committee’s inquiry into the June 10, 2024 plane crash ended Friday. And it signed off with a testimony hinting that the authorities may have known about the reality of the tragedy far earlier than they of...

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:34:50 +0000
Mera faces K14 billion claim for ‘breach’ of K3.2 billion contract

By Justin Mkweu: Two local firms are demanding K14.1 billion from the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera) for ‘breaching’ a contract they entered nearly 10 years ago. In 2018, Mera engaged two companies, Mike Appel & Gatto Limited and ...

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:31:17 +0000
Gaba calls for mindset change among players

Malawi National Football National Team Captain Frank Gabadinho Mhango has urged his teammates to take out fear when wearing the Malawi’s jersey saying the players are the ones to blame for the team’s failure to qualify for major tournaments. Gaba...

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:25:23 +0000
Such a bunch of ingrates!

Some people are simply born ingrates. They possess an astonishing ability to bite the very hand that feeds them and, when given the slightest opportunity, they reveal their true colours without shame or remorse. Gratitude costs absolutely nothing. It...

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:23:17 +0000
Bullets, Eagles eye top spot

Blue Eagles and FCB Nyasa Big Bullets have a chance to go top of the FDH Bank Premiership if they win their respective matches this afternoon. Second-placed Eagles will host Moyale Barracks at Nankhaka Stadium in Lilongwe whereas third-placed Bullets...

Mali

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:16:20 GMT
All of Africa Today - July 2, 2026

[allAfrica]

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:57:28 GMT
Mali's Junta Suspends Popular Radio Show

[HRW] Lift Ban on Allô Klédu, Protect Media Freedom

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:46:39 GMT
Mali's War On Civilians Deepens As Alliances Shift, HRW Says

[RFI] Human Rights Watch (HRW) says the army, allied militias and Islamist armed groups have all committed abuses with impunity since the attacks in northern Mali in April.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:42:05 GMT
All of Africa Today - June 29, 2026

[allAfrica]

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:55:46 GMT
Grave Abuses Amid Renewed Fighting

[HRW] Nairobi -- Army, Allied Militias, Islamist Armed Groups Commit Violations with Impunity

Mauritania

Mauritius

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:06:30 GMT
Avoiding Stagflation - a Budget Analysis

[L'Express] A new Government came to power in November 2024 with an overwhelming mandate to implement an ambitious programme of fundamental changes to improve the living standards and well-being of the population. However, the task proved more challe...

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:05:52 GMT
Restoring Fiscal Balance

[L'Express] Last year's Budget laid emphasis on fiscal consolidation and reconstruction, an objective it set to achieve in three years. After one year, we can get a glimpse of the progress made in improving public finances. We focus on the containmen...

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:00:44 GMT
Imex Frankfurt 2026 - Mauritius Elevates Its Global Mice Ambitions

[Mauritius Tourism] Mauritius successfully showcased its expanding Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) offering at IMEX Frankfurt 2026, one of the world's leading trade exhibitions for the business events industry, held from 19 t...

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:21:46 GMT
Mauritius Captivates South African Travel Trade With High-Impact Three-City Roadshow

[Mauritius Tourism] The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA), together with 16 of the island's leading tourism partners, has successfully concluded a high-energy three-city roadshow across South Africa, reaffirming Mauritius' status as the In...

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:55:43 GMT
Neither a Populist Budget Nor Transformative Reforms!

[L'Express] The low-tax liberal economy has reached its limit; we are in a most enormous fix and are now looking at a doom loop: higher taxes draw us away from the low-tax economy, and lower spending puts the welfare state at risk. In such cases, onl...

Mozambique

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:04:51 GMT
Taxi Carrying Foreign Nationals From Cape Town to Mozambique Flips On N1

[Scrolla] The minibus taxi was carrying 14 adults and six children aged five to seven when it overturned on the N1. Three passengers were treated for minor injuries, while some on board did not have the required travel documents, police confirmed.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:37:20 GMT
All of Africa Today - June 22, 2026

[allAfrica]

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 03:56:41 GMT
Zimbabwe Ambassador to Eswatini and Mozambique Victor Matemadanda Dies

[New Zimbabwe] FORMER Zanu PF political commissar and Zimbabwe's ambassador to Mozambique and Eswatini, Victor Matemadanda, has died.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 03:32:10 GMT
Sexual Violence Surges in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado As War Grinds On

[RFI] Sexual violence is surging in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province, where women and girls are trapped between insurgents and soldiers after nearly a decade of conflict. Rich in natural gas, precious stones and lithium, the northern province has b...

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:59:45 GMT
All of Africa Today - June 18, 2026

[allAfrica] Mozambique Police Accused of Using Spy Networks to Target Government Critics

Namibia

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:07:57 GMT
More Than 100 Namibians Seek SA Repatriation

[Namibian] More than 100 Namibians living in South Africa, both legally and illegally, have voluntarily approached the Namibian high commission in Pretoria seeking repatriation to Namibia as a result of rising xenophobic tensions in the neighbouring ...

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:49:02 GMT
Bezuidenhout Makes African Breakthrough

[Namibian] Joanivia Bezuidenhout reached a new milestone when she won her first title on the International Tennis Federation's Africa junior circuit in Lusaka, Zambia, over the weekend.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:48:38 GMT
Bus Carrying Malawians to Repatriation Camp Crashes, Driver Killed

[Namibian] A bus driver transporting Malawians from KwaZulu-Natal to the repatriation camp in Beitbridge has died, while 11 others were injured after the driver allegedly lost control of the bus due to fatigue, causing it to overturn on the N1.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:11:55 GMT
Murdered Roswinds Fabianu's Grave Site Set Ablaze

[Namibian] More than a year after Roswinds Fabianu (6) was raped and murdered at Okahandja, her family thought the only thing left to do was wait for justice.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:11:54 GMT
Transport Hurdle Hits Mobile Clinics

[Namibian] The Ministry of Health and Social Services says transport shortages are preventing some district personnel from visiting mobile clinics and community health posts.

Niger

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:05:11 GMT
Niger Launches Tomato Irrigation Project With €3m Italian Support

[Daba Finance] Niger launched a small-scale irrigation project to support tomato production, processing and food security in 3 regions. The project is financed by Italian cooperation with €3 million, or about CFA2 billion. It will run for 3 ye...

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:21:15 GMT
Niger Quits ICC, Deepening Debate Over Court's Legitimacy

[Leadership] The government of Niger has formally withdrawn from the International Criminal Court, citing concerns over what it described as selective justice and raising fresh questions about the court's legitimacy and effectiveness.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:32:55 GMT
All of Africa Today - June 25, 2026

[allAfrica]

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 03:33:29 GMT
Latest Niamey Airport Attack Tests Niger Junta As Terror Groups 'Adapt'

[RFI] Niamey airport was attacked for the second time this year on 18 June, with 13 people killed, in an assault that illustrated how jihadist groups are changing their methods to test Niger's security forces. Nigerien researcher Brimaka Abdoul Azizo...

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 03:30:52 GMT
Benin's New President Seeks New Outreach to Togo and Niger

Nigeria

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:16:20 GMT
All of Africa Today - July 2, 2026

[allAfrica]

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:32:49 GMT
Nigerian Army Declares 104 Soldiers Missing, Says They 'Absconded,' Are 'Deserters'

[Premium Times] The Nigerian Army has declared 104 soldiers attached to the 162 Amphibious Battalion along the Mandara-Buratai Road in Borno State as deserters after they went missing with their service rifles following a deadly terror attack on thei...

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:49:08 GMT
Former Minister Uche Nnaji Arrested Over Certificate Forgery Scandal

[Premium Times] Authoritative sources at the airport confirmed the arrest to PREMIUM TIMES, saying Mr Nnaji would be handed over to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for interrogation.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:21:58 GMT
The Missing Millions - Fiscal Accountability Failures Entrench IDP Crisis in Benue

[Premium Times] A review of Benue State's audited financial records from 2018 to 2025 reveals a troubling pattern: a disconnect between the scale of the crisis in Benue and the transparency and accountability of public spending meant to address it.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:53:46 GMT
Presidency Says Man Accused of Heading 'Fraudulent Presidential Council' Is Facing Trial

[Premium Times] Two weeks ago, the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, issued a statement disclaiming Mr Adeyemi and the agency, saying such an office doesn't exist under the current administration and that the government neve...

Nigeria African Herald Express

Nigeria National Mirror

Nigeria Nigeria Sturvs News

Nigeria The Nation

Nigeria The Will

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:40:38 +0000
Colombia End Ghana’s World Cup Dream, Advance To Round Of 16

July 4 (THEWILL) — Ghana’s hopes of reaching the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 were dashed on Saturday, as Colombia secured a narrow 1-0 victory in Kansas City, ending the Black Stars’ impressive campaign and reducing Africa’s repres...

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:12:51 +0000
U.S Pulls Back Troops, Sustains Intelligence Partnership With Nigeria

July 4 (THEWILL) — The United States has withdrawn most of the troops it deployed to Nigeria for the operation that led to the killing of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second-in-command of the Islamic State (ISIS) in the Lake Chad Basin, while retaining...

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:07:25 +0000
Argentina Survive Cape Verde Scare to Book Round of 16 Clash With Egypt

July 4 (THEWILL) — Defending champions Argentina were pushed to the limit before edging spirited African debutants Cape Verde 3-2 in a thrilling FIFA World Cup Round of 32 encounter to secure their place in the last 16. Argentina entered the contes...

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:02:22 +0000
Egypt Make History, Beat Australia on Penalties To Reach First Ever World Cup Last 16

July 4 (THEWILL) — Egypt etched their name into FIFA World Cup history on Friday after defeating Australia 4-2 on penalties following a gripping 1-1 draw after extra time, securing a place in the Round of 16 for the first time. The Pharaohs made a ...

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:18:23 +0000
NGX Extends Weekly Decline as Market Sheds ₦1.80tn Despite Improved Trading Activity

July 03, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed the week on a negative note as sustained profit-taking across key counters dragged market performance lower, with investors losing ₦1.80 trillion despite a significant increase in trading ac...

Rwanda

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:16:20 GMT
All of Africa Today - July 2, 2026

[allAfrica]

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:11:41 GMT
Govt Pitches $86m Climate Disaster Financing Plan

[New Times] The Government has submitted an $86.2 million funding proposal to the Global Shield against Climate Risks to strengthen emergency response and disaster preparedness in vulnerable areas, the Minister in charge of Emergency Management, Maj....

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:43:32 GMT
German Prosecutors Arrest Rwanda Genocide Suspect

[DW] A German-Rwandan national has been arrested on suspicion of complicity in murders during Rwanda's 1994 genocide. He is thought to have been personally involved in the killing of one victim.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:07:54 GMT
FERWAFA Official Under Probe Over Alleged Rwf406m Fraud

[New Times] The Rwanda Football Association (FERWAFA) has suspended its Director of Finance and Administration, Peggy Kagwire, over allegations of financial misappropriation involving Rwf406 million.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:07:54 GMT
Drones to Hunt Down Illegal Waste Burners From August

[New Times] The Rwanda Environmental Management Authority (REMA) plans to deploy drones by the end of August to detect and curb illegal waste burning, particularly at night.

Senegal

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:58:20 GMT
Senegal Suffer Cruel World Cup Exit After Belgium's Late Comeback

[CAF] Senegal's World Cup journey ended in painful fashion after Belgium produced a remarkable late comeback to beat the Lions of Teranga 3-2 after extra time in Seattle on Wednesday.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:20:41 GMT
Senegal Squander Two-Goal Lead As Tielemans Steals the Show for Belgium

[RFI] Youri Tielemans scored a last-minute penalty in extra time on Wednesday to complete a remarkable three-goal comeback for Belgium against Senegal and give his side a place in the last 16 at the 2026 World Cup.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:13:49 GMT
Senegal MPs Pass Reform Limiting Presidential Powers

[allAfrica] The parliament has approved controversial constitutional reforms that expand lawmakers' powers while limiting those of the president, deepening a growing rift between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and parliamentary Speaker Ousmane Sonko...

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:54:59 GMT
All of Africa Today - July 1, 2026

[allAfrica] Senegal Trims Presidential Powers in Controversial Vote

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:11:05 GMT
Senegalese Djibril Tobe Appointed Airtel Kenya MD

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Airtel Kenya has appointed Senegalese executive Djibril Tobe as its new Managing Director (MD), succeeding Ashish Malhotra after four years at the helm.

Seychelles

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:31:10 GMT
My Journey Through 50 Years of Seychelles' Independence

[IPS] Victoria, Seychelles -- On the night of 29 June 1976, just before midnight, I stood among my fellow Seychellois at the heart of a moment that would change our history forever.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:08:53 GMT
Panic Grips Katosi As Nema Demarcates Lake Victoria Buffer Zone, Residents Fear Evictions

[Nile Post] Panic and uncertainty have gripped residents of Katosi Landing Site in Mukono District following the demarcation of the Lake Victoria buffer zone by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), raising fears of possible evictions...

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:20:20 GMT
Kenya MET Forecasts Continued Rainfall Across Highlands, Rift Valley and Lake Victoria Basin

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast continued rainfall across several parts of the country, including the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley region, the Coastal re...

Sierra Leone

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:59:54 GMT
LRA, Sierra Leone NRA Sign Strategic Agreement to Combat Cross-Border Tax Evasion

[Liberian Observer] The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) and Sierra Leone's National Revenue Authority (NRA) have signed a vital tax cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening cross-border tax compliance, enhancing information exchange, and combatin...

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:07:56 GMT
Court Allows Opposition Flagbearer Aspirant's Appeal to Proceed

[MFWA] The High Court in Freetown, Sierra Leone, on June 18, 2026 ruled that an appeal by Zainab Sheriff, a flagbearer aspirant of the All People's Congress (APC) may proceed to a full hearing on 2 July 2026. The ruling comes despite opposition from ...

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:05:42 GMT
Liberia, Sierra Leone Sign Tax Cooperation Agreement

[New Dawn] MONROVIA, June 22, 2026 -- The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) and Sierra Leone's National Revenue Authority (NRA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cross-border tax compliance, enhancing information sh...

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:31:27 GMT
Sierra Leone - Frontline Reporters Organise to Fight Poverty Pay and Rights Abuses

[IFJ] Reporters from numerous media outlets exposed the failure by their employers to pay even the minimum wage of 1200 SLE (around 50 USD), the legally required NASSIT social security payments and the denial of rights to sick pay, maternity leave an...

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:24:36 GMT
World Bank Approves $40 Million to Boost Agricultural Value Chains and Job Creation in Sierra Leone

[World Bank] Washington -- The World Bank Group today approved a $40 million International Development Association (IDA) grant to support the Sustainable Agricultural Value-chains Intensification for Growth (SAVIG) project in Sierra Leone. The projec...

Sierra Leone Patriotic Vanguard

This week's selected writer: Bill Gates

https://www.gatesnotes.com/work/accelerate-energy-innovation/reader/three-tough-truths-about-climate - From the Editor's Keyboard

Burnout, Busyness, and the One Thing Your Career Really Needs : How Inner Stillness Becomes Your Edge in a Chaotic Workplace

Burnout, Busyness, and the One Thing Your Career Really Needs : How Inner Stillness Becomes Your Edge in a Chaotic Workplace By Deepak Chopra MD , Founder at Deepak Chopra LLC If you're honest, how often does your workday feel like a blur of react...

A diet of glass by Siri von Reis

A Diet of Glass Siri von Reis Until now, the only vertebrates known to feed exclusively on sponges were two or three teleost fishes. A new study hints that the hawksbill, too, a marine turtle that lives among tropical corals, may be a dedicate...

Prime Minister Carney announces Canada has achieved the NATO 2% defence spending target

March 26, 2026 Halifax, Nova Scotia Good morning. Thank you, Minister McGuinty, for the introduction. To the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members present here, to those across Canada, to those around the world – thank you for your service, for y...

Statement by Prime Minister Carney on the International Day of La Francophonie

“The French language is at the heart of the Canadian identity. We are a proudly bilingual country that respects and celebrates its official languages. On this International Day of La Francophonie, we recognise the role of the French language in en...

Sierra Leone Standard Times

Somalia

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:44:54 GMT
Somali Opposition Group Urges Dialogue, Warns Against Interference in Puntland

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The Somali Future Council congratulated Somalis on the 66th anniversary of the country's independence and unification, while warning that Somalia continues to face deepening political and security challenges.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:57:21 GMT
Somalia Marks 66th Anniversary of Independence and Unification

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud joined a national flag-raising ceremony in Mogadishu at midnight on Tuesday to commemorate the 66th anniversary of the independence of the country's southern regions and their union with ...

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:17:56 GMT
Somalia Flexes Military Muscles On Independence Day Parade

[Shabelle] Somalia celebrated its 66th independence anniversary in Mogadishu on Wednesday with a military parade showcasing the capabilities of its armed forces and land and air equipment.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:45:20 GMT
U.S. Reaffirms Support for Somalia On 66th National Day

[Shabelle] Washington -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday congratulated Somalia on the 66th anniversary of its National Day, reaffirming Washington's support for the country's efforts to combat terrorism, fight corruption and promote ...

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:35:06 GMT
Somaliland Joins Global Military Integrity Conference in UK

[Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa -- Somaliland's Ministry of Defence said it participated in an international conference at the UK Defence Academy aimed at strengthening transparency and combating corruption in military institutions, joining delegates from 2...

South Africa AllAfrica

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:16:20 GMT
All of Africa Today - July 2, 2026

[allAfrica]

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:37:12 GMT
Foreign-Owned Shops Looted in Durban - South African News Briefs - July 2, 2026

[allAfrica]

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:03:08 GMT
Migration Starts Beyond South Africa's Borders - Responses Should Too

[ISS] South Africa cannot build enough fences or deport enough immigrants to overcome the consequences of instability in neighbouring countries.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:06:49 GMT
'Cat' Matlala Must Wait Two More Weeks for His Final Sentence

[Scrolla] Magistrate Ignatius du Preez rejected Matlala's eight-year plea deal, proposing 12 years in prison for fraud, corruption and money laundering. Vusumuzi 'Cat' Matlala returns to the Pretoria court on 13 July after he and the State failed t...

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:46:55 GMT
'We Are Not Safe' - Evicted Malawians Shelter in Robertson Community Hall

[GroundUp] Immigrants say threats and evictions forced them to flee their homes

South Africa Business Day

South Africa Independent

South Africa Mail & Guardian

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Broad-based BEE at a crossroad: Time for reform, with a focus on the youth

South Africa's Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) policy is under intense debate. While it has fostered a black middle class and diversified boardrooms, 70% of working-age households remain low-income, and youth unemployment is at a stagger...

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT
Why some boys are choosing toilets over classrooms

The author reflects on a high school incident that highlights a deeper issue: why many black boys in South Africa are disengaged from the education system. With matric results showing girls significantly outperforming boys, the article argues that th...

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Chery launches Rosslyn manufacturing plant and commits to South Africa

Chery has officially opened its manufacturing facility in Rosslyn, Pretoria, transitioning from an importer to a local manufacturer in South Africa. This follows the acquisition of Nissan South Africa's manufacturing assets and signals a major commit...

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:09:44 GMT
The DRC may have lost against England but they achieved something arguably more significant

The Democratic Republic of Congo's return to the FIFA World Cup after 52 years transcended football, becoming a powerful platform to challenge enduring stereotypes about Africa and showcase the nation's vibrant culture, style, and ambition to a globa...

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:51:09 GMT
How the Yeoville Bellevue Civic Movement is organising for change

What began as a campaign against prolonged electricity disruptions has grown into a powerful grassroots movement determined to improve everyday life in Yeoville and Bellevue East. The Yeoville Bellevue Civic Movement (YBCM) mobilises residents to tac...

South Africa News 24

Wednesday Jun 17 2026 07:48:07
News24 | Hawks arrest Peet Viljoen on arrival at OR Tambo airport

Disbarred lawyer and alleged shoplifter Peet Viljoen is in custody after the Hawks arrested him at OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday night, shortly after he was deported from the US.

Wednesday Jun 17 2026 07:26:51
News24 | Geordin Hill-Lewis asks Ramaphosa to sack Steenhuisen as minister

DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has asked President Cyril Ramaphosa to remove his predecessor, John Steenhuisen, from the Cabinet.

Tuesday Jun 16 2026 10:26:33
News24 | Government to pay back at least R1.7m to company running ‘Thabo Bester prison’

The Minister and the National Commissioner of Correctional Services have been ordered to repay at least R1.7 million to the company that runs the private, maximum-security Mangaung Correctional Centre, from which rapist and murderer Thabo Bester esca...

Wednesday Jun 17 2026 03:27:12
News24 | News24 leads online news trust in SA for eighth consecutive year

For the eighth year in a row, News24 has been named the most trusted online news brand in the country, according to the Reuters Institute.

Monday Jun 15 2026 18:48:54
News24 | Sorted! News24 readers help grape-selling teen double his savings for matric ball

Donations as small as a pensioner’s R70 and as generous as R5 000 have helped turn a Wellington teenager’s matric ball dream into reality, after News24 readers almost doubled the money he had earned by selling grapes and fruit.

South Africa News 24

Wednesday Jun 17 2026 07:48:07
News24 | Hawks arrest Peet Viljoen on arrival at OR Tambo airport

Disbarred lawyer and alleged shoplifter Peet Viljoen is in custody after the Hawks arrested him at OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday night, shortly after he was deported from the US.

Wednesday Jun 17 2026 07:26:51
News24 | Geordin Hill-Lewis asks Ramaphosa to sack Steenhuisen as minister

DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has asked President Cyril Ramaphosa to remove his predecessor, John Steenhuisen, from the Cabinet.

Tuesday Jun 16 2026 10:26:33
News24 | Government to pay back at least R1.7m to company running ‘Thabo Bester prison’

Wednesday Jun 17 2026 03:27:12
News24 | News24 leads online news trust in SA for eighth consecutive year

For the eighth year in a row, News24 has been named the most trusted online news brand in the country, according to the Reuters Institute.

Monday Jun 15 2026 18:48:54
News24 | Sorted! News24 readers help grape-selling teen double his savings for matric ball

South Africa Sowetan Live

South Africa Times Live

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:52:26 +0200
Firing allowed, training is not: Trump administration shares shutdown plans

US President Donald Trump’s administration started detailing its plans on Monday for which services it will pause if the federal government shuts down this week, with the health department slated to furlough 41% of its workforce.

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:44:48 +0200
WATCH LIVE | Dumisani Khumalo continues testimony before Madlanga commission

Crime intelligence boss Lt-Gen Dumisani Khumalo is set to continue his testimony before the Madlanga commission of inquiry on Tuesday at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria.

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:44:02 +0200
WATCH LIVE | Former Deputy President DD Mabuza estate battle in court

In a court bid to stop the payout of her late father's R44.7m pension, it was revealed that former deputy president David Mabuza's 24-year-old daughter's monthly living expenses amount to almost R40,000.

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 08:36:56 +0200
‘Remove them from society’ - Motsoaledi calls for lifetime bans of corrupt officials after Tembisa revelations

Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi says harsher measures are needed to ensure corrupt officials can never return to government service.

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 07:43:46 +0200
Trump secures Netanyahu’s agreement for Gaza deal but Hamas support in question

US President Donald Trump secured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s backing on Monday for a US-sponsored peace proposal to end nearly two years of war in Gaza, but questions loomed over whether Hamas would accept the plan.

South Sudan

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:03:32 GMT
Ebola - Saudi Arabia Suspends Travel to DRC, Uganda and South Sudan

[Independent (Kampala)] Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia on Thursday suspended travel by its citizens to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda and South Sudan, and halted the issuance of all types of visas and the entry of travelers ...

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:16:31 GMT
TSC President Meets South Sudan Intelligence Chief

[SNA] Khartoum, June 24, 2026 (SUNS) - The President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, met on Wednesday at his office with the Director of the National Intelligence ...

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:47:14 GMT
How South Sudan Is Staying Ahead of Drug Resistance

[Malaria Consortium] Malaria remains a major public health issue in South Sudan, with the disease accounting for over 38 percent of outpatient visits and around 64 percent of inpatient deaths in 2025. As antimalarial drug resistance continues to emer...

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:01:55 GMT
South Sudan's Sexual Violence Crisis - More Than a Wartime Phenomenon

[ISS] The persistent crisis exposes serious failures by the state, peacekeeping missions and justice mechanisms tasked with protecting civilians.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:13:19 GMT
Rwanda Lines Up Uganda, South Sudan Friendlies Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers

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Southern Africa

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:16:20 GMT
Africa: All of Africa Today - July 2, 2026

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Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:37:12 GMT
South Africa: Foreign-Owned Shops Looted in Durban - South African News Briefs - July 2, 2026

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Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:10:05 GMT
Zimbabwe: Chiwenga Sends Another Cryptic Message, Says People Should Have Participated in Constitutional Amendment

[New Zimbabwe] VICE President Constantino Chiwenga has sent another cryptic message on Constitutional Amendment Bill No.3 (CAB3), by using the bible to tell party supporters that a referendum should have been held.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:27:47 GMT
Malawi: Police Downplay Swoop On Malawi's Seat of Power

[Nyasa Times] ARMED police swooped on Malawi's seat of government in a dramatic show of force -- sparking fears of a major security incident at the heart of the nation's power.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:03:08 GMT
Africa: Migration Starts Beyond South Africa's Borders - Responses Should Too

[ISS] South Africa cannot build enough fences or deport enough immigrants to overcome the consequences of instability in neighbouring countries.

Sudan

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:16:20 GMT
All of Africa Today - July 2, 2026

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Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:45:32 GMT
Sudan's RSF Accused of Crimes Against Humanity in El-Fasher

[DW] Amnesty International says Sudan's Rapid Support Forces militia committed ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity in its assault on the city of el-Fasher amid the longrunning civil war with Sudan's military.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:43:08 GMT
UN Human Rights Council Convenes Urgent Debate On El Obeid

[Dabanga] Geneva -- The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold an urgent debate on Friday, July 3, to "address the human rights situation in and around El Obeid, North Kordofan in the context of the ongoing conflict in the Sudan." The debate i...

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:43:09 GMT
Washington Warns of Further U.S. Sanctions Against Sudan's Islamist Movement

[Dabanga] Washington D.C. -- The US administration has issued a strong warning to Sudan's Muslim Brotherhood movement and its fighters, whom it says receive training and support from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), signalling that fu...

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:03:07 GMT
Sudan's RSF Accused of Crimes Against Humanity in El Fasher

[RFI] Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing while deliberately targeting children during their campaign to seize El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur state, Amnesty International said...

Swaziland

Swaziland Times

Tanzania

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:04:20 GMT
Tanzania Lauded for High-Level Performance in Implementing the EACOP Project

[Daily News] Handeni -- THE Minister for Energy, Deogratius Ndejembi, has commended the high-level of Tanzanian participation in the implementation of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project, saying it has become a catalyst for employment...

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:46:40 GMT
Public Confidence in Tanzania's Judicial System Is Strong, but Gaps in Access to Justice Remain

[Afrobarometer] Cost and lack of legal aid are still barriers for many.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:27:42 GMT
Udom Develops Seat Belt Monitoring System

[Daily News] Dodoma -- IN a major step towards improving road safety through home-grown innovation, fourthyear students at the University of Dodoma (UDOM) have developed a smart digital system capable of detecting passengers who fail to fasten seat b...

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:14:34 GMT
Tanzania Confirms Drop in Fuel Prices Tomorrow, July 1, 2026

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Tanzanian government has confirmed that fuel prices will officially decrease from tomorrow, July 1, 2026, providing relief to motorists, businesses and households following recent developments in the global oil market.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:56:28 GMT
No Family Left Behind As Tanzania Expands Universal Health Coverage

[Daily News] Tanzania -- ACCESS to affordable and quality healthcare remains one of the most important measures of a country's commitment to improving the lives of its people. For many families, illness is not only a health challenge but also an econ...

Tanzania Citizen

Togo

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 03:30:52 GMT
Benin's New President Seeks New Outreach to Togo and Niger

Uganda

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:04:39 GMT
Besigye Sues Muhoozi Over Martha Karua's Deportation

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajji Obeid Lutale, have filed an application with the High Court Criminal Division, seeking a declaration that their constitutional rights were violated by the deportation of t...

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:53:34 GMT
Museveni Hails Operation Wealth Creation At Opening of 32nd National Agricultural Show

[Nile Post] President Yoweri Museveni has praised Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) for its contribution to Uganda's economic transformation as the 32nd National Agricultural Show opened in Jinja.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:53:34 GMT
Rukungiri Health Centre IV Overwhelmed As Surge in Maternity Cases Strains Capacity

[Nile Post] Rukungiri Health Centre IV is struggling to cope with a growing number of expectant mothers, forcing staff to transfer some patients to Bugangari Health Centre IV, located about 19 kilometres away.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:53:34 GMT
Rukungiri's HIV Prevalence Stands At 8.3% Young Women Most Affected - TASO

[Nile Post] Rukungiri District has an HIV prevalence rate of 8.3 percent, well above Uganda's national average of 5.2 percent, officials from The AIDS Support Organisation (TASO) have revealed.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:07:59 GMT
Health Experts Warn Against Harmful Cultural Practices Endangering Children

[Nile Post] Health experts in Ntungamo District have cautioned families against relying on traditional remedies for illnesses that are often misinterpreted as cultural or spiritual conditions, saying the practice delays proper medical care and leads ...

Uganda Daily Monitor

West Africa

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:16:20 GMT
Africa: All of Africa Today - July 2, 2026

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Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:58:20 GMT
Senegal: Senegal Suffer Cruel World Cup Exit After Belgium's Late Comeback

[CAF] Senegal's World Cup journey ended in painful fashion after Belgium produced a remarkable late comeback to beat the Lions of Teranga 3-2 after extra time in Seattle on Wednesday.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:49:18 GMT
West Africa: How the Cocoa Price Crash is Crushing West African Farmers

[DW] Cocoa prices reached a peak in 2024 before plummeting by nearly 75%, dealing a financial blow to millions of farmers in Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire. Will the crisis mark a turning point for the sector?

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:47:13 GMT
Cote d'Ivoire: Nearly 60 People Killed in Flooding Since May

[DW] Although the rainy season has only just begun, flooding has already killed dozens in the Ivory Coast.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:04:19 GMT
Ghana: President Mahama Urges Unity At National Prayers and Thanksgiving Despite Floods

[Ghanaian Times] President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to remain united, grateful and prayerful despite the recent floods that claimed lives and destroyed property in parts of Accra.

Zambia

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:32:55 GMT
All of Africa Today - June 25, 2026

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Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:53:07 GMT
All of Africa Today - June 24, 2026

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Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:37:14 GMT
Zambia Rea Team Visits Chamwino to Learn From Tanzania's Rural Electrification Success

[Daily News] Dodoma -- OFFICIALS from Zambia's Rural Electrification Authority (REA), led by Chief Executive Officer,Alex Mbumba, have visited Tanzania to learn how rural electrification projects are being implemented and how they are transforming li...

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:23:50 GMT
Former Zambian President's Widow Wins Court Battle to Bury Him in South Africa

[Scrolla] Esther Lungu and seven family members won their appeal to bury the late former Zambian president at Fourways Memorial Park in Johannesburg, not Lusaka. The Supreme Court found the Zambian government could not prove Lungu agreed to a State...

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:27:00 GMT
Alliance politics take centre stage as Zambia heads to August polls

[SANF] Zambia heads to the polls on 13 August in what is shaping up to be one of the most alliance-driven elections in the country's recent history.

Zimbabwe

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:10:05 GMT
Chiwenga Sends Another Cryptic Message, Says People Should Have Participated in Constitutional Amendment

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:10:11 GMT
Cross-Border Bus Fares Spike As Zimbabweans Head Home

[New Zimbabwe] Passengers travelling from Johannesburg to Bulawayo say cross-border bus fares have increased sharply, with some claiming operators have doubled their usual prices as demand for travel to Zimbabwe rises.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:07:56 GMT
Mnangagwa Pays Tribute to Nkomo, Opposition Says He Would Have Contradicted Term Extension Agenda

[New Zimbabwe] President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Wednesday paid tribute to late Vice-President Joshua Nkomo as a selfless champion of peace and unity, but his tribute drew immediate criticism from opposition figures, who said the liberation icon would ...

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:07:53 GMT
Legislative and Regulatory Reform in Zimbabwe's Digital Sector - a Rights-Based Perspective

[MISA] The governance architecture of the National AI Strategy reflects a centralised coordination model under executive authority. The National Digital Regulatory Committee (NDRC) is chaired by the President, with the Ministry of Information Communi...

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:18:38 GMT
Building Societies' Lowest-Paid Workers to Earn U.S.$660 After New Wage Deal

[New Zimbabwe] THE Commercial Workers Union of Zimbabwe (CWUZ) has secured a significant wage increase for employees in the building societies sector following the successful conclusion of a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Zimbabwe Herald

Zimbabwe Mail

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:49:14 +0000
Zimbabwe Economy Holds Firm on 5% Growth Outlook Amid Global Headwinds

HARARE – Zimbabwe’s economy remains on track to achieve its projected 5 percent real GDP growth this year, supported by resilience in mining, a stabilising agricultural sector, and ongoing policy reforms aimed at improving the investment climate,...

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:44:11 +0000
FMHL Completes FMP Buyout as Property Firm Ends 22-Year Run on Zimbabwe Stock Exchange

HARARE – First Mutual Holdings Limited (FMHL) has concluded the acquisition of minority shareholdings in First Mutual Properties Limited (FMP), paving the way for the property investment company to formally exit the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) af...

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:38:39 +0000
Zimbabwe’s Macroeconomic Stability Marks Turning Point, but Growth Will Depend on Structural Reforms

HARARE – Zimbabwe has entered what government officials and several economists describe as an unprecedented period of macroeconomic stability, creating a more predictable operating environment for businesses after years of exchange rate volatility ...

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:47:43 +0000
EU co-finances Rwanda’s deployment in Mozambique

MAPUTO,- Mozambique’s Daniel Chapo, announced that the European Union will contribute to the financing of Rwanda’s mission to combat terrorism in Cabo Delgado. The Head of State explained that “the operations of the Rwandan forces will be f...

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:19:21 +0000
Reimagining Cold Storage Commission: A New Blueprint for Zimbabwe’s Agricultural Value Chain

BULAWAYO – Although the government’s previous blueprint for the Cold Storage Commission (CSC) ultimately failed to achieve its intended objectives, the institution’s original strategic rationale remains highly relevant to Zimbabwe’...

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