Mike's News

All Africa

Africa Headlines

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:23:18 GMT
Sudan: Hunger Deepens for Displaced Families in Sudan's El Obeid

[UN News] UN humanitarians working in war-torn Sudan on Friday highlighted rapidly growing needs among the more than 100,000 displaced people now sheltering in camps in the city of El Obeid.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:45:32 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: In Eastern DR Congo, Journalists Face Death, Arson Threats for Reporting On War

[CPJ] Government allied Wazalendo militiamen have threatened to kill or capture one reporter and to burn down another's radio station because of unfavorable coverage, as frontlines shift under diplomatic pressure for peace in eastern Democratic Repub...

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:33:48 GMT
Uganda: Govt Officials, Police Hold Crisis Meeting Over Rising School Tour Accidents

[Nile Post] Officials from the Ministry of Education and Sports, Ministry of Works and Transport, and Uganda Police Force have held a crisis meeting to address the growing number of road accidents involving schools travelling for study tours.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:12:18 GMT
South Africa: Sassa Dismisses Four Officials Over R33 Million Social Grants Fraud

[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has dismissed four officials from its Nebo Local Office in Sekhukhune after they were found guilty of involvement in a R33 million social grants fraud scheme.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:14:16 GMT
Ghana: GACC Trains 140 Stakeholders to Boost Accountability

[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) has called for stronger collective action to tackle corruption in the country, warning that the menace continues to undermine national development.

Africa News

Africa News24

Benin

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:32:41 GMT
Prime Minister Abiy Confers With President Romuald Wadagni of Benin to Deepen Ties

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Monday held talks with President Romuald Wadagni of 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...

Botswana

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:07:46 GMT
Botswana Oil Targets 60-Day Fuel Buffer

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The country's fuel storage capacity is envisaged to reach 55 days' cover by the first quarter of the 2027/28 financial year.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:31:07 GMT
Mmolotsi Launches Two Tourism Tools

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Minister of Environment and Tourism Wynter Mmolotsi has launched the Botswana's Tourism Satellite Account (TSA).

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:30:48 GMT
First Lady Launches Programme to Honour 54 Lives Lost

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The Office of the First Lady has announced the launch of the National Healing, Remembrance and Closure Programme, a national initiative dedicated to honouring the memory of the 54 Batswana who lost their lives in the...

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:18:25 GMT
Speaker Calls Effective Legislature

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Speaker of the National Assembly, Mr Dithapelo Keorapetse, has called on Members of Parliament to continuously strengthen their knowledge, skills and ethical leadership, saying an effective legislature is central to ...

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:18:24 GMT
Govt Announces Top Achievers Sponsorship Changes

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Government has announced major changes to the Top Achievers Sponsorship Programme. From the 2026/2027 financial year, government will sponsor qualifying beneficiaries for undergraduate studies only.

Burkina Faso

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:20:15 GMT
Burkina Faso Records Dramatic Drop in Malaria Burden

[Malaria Consortium] The country's malaria cases fell by 32 percent and deaths dropped by 44 percent between 2024 and 2025, with deaths among children under five down almost 60 percent.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:14:16 GMT
As Security Deteriorates, Sahelian Juntas Further Stifle Civilians

[ACSS] As militant Islamist insurgencies make unprecedented gains across the Sahel, military junta leaders have focused on restricting independent voices instead of adapting security strategies.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:14:47 GMT
AFC Commits $300m to Burkina Faso's Largest Power Plant

[Daba Finance] Africa Finance Corporation has released the first $60 million from a $300 million financing package to support construction of Burkina Faso's largest power plant, marking the institution's first investment in the country.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:08:13 GMT
TotalEnergies Women's Afcon 2026 - Burkina Faso Target Historic Knockout Stage Berth

[CAF] Burkina Faso return to the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations determined to make history after missing the 2024 edition. Encouraged by an impressive qualifying campaign, the Stallions Ladies head to Morocco aiming to progress beyon...

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:31:36 GMT
All of Africa Today - July 7, 2026

[allAfrica]

Burundi

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:47:31 GMT
Burundi and Mali Regimes Use a Common Tactic to Stay in Power - Blame an External Enemy

[The Conversation Africa] Burundi's president Évariste Ndayishimiye made an official "friendship and working" visit to Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, in April 2026. At the time, Ndayishimiye was the rotating chair of the African Union...

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

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:57:20 GMT
Uniffac Launches FIFA Referees Capacity-Building Course in Douala

[CAF] Thirty-one male and female referees and assistant referees from the eight member associations of the Central African Football Federations' Union (UNIFFAC) have begun a four-day FIFA capacity-building course in Douala, Cameroon, as the region in...

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:52:30 GMT
Cameroon Plans to Raise Energy Subsidies to 340b CFA Francs

[Daba Finance] Cameroon plans to increase its energy subsidy budget to 340 billion CFA francs in 2027, reversing years of cuts and keeping fuel and electricity prices under state support.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:50:10 GMT
African States Shouldn't Help the U.S. Endanger Refugees

[African Arguments] Disembarking at an airport in Cameroon a few weeks ago, two Cameroonian women shook with fear. They had fled their country over a year before to seek asylum in the United States, but were summarily deported from the US to Equatori...

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:01:57 GMT
The Archbishop of Douala Denounces - 'Inhumane Prisons and a Corrupt Justice System'

[Agenzia Fides] Yaoundé -- Forced disappearances, arbitrary detention and inhumane prison conditions are among the grave abuses denounced by Archbishop Samuel Kleda of Douala in a pastoral Letter on prison conditions published at the end of June...

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:42:57 GMT
Three Religious Kidnapped in Late June in the Country's North-West Region Have Been Released

[Agenzia Fides] Nkongsamba -- The three religious - a priest and two friars - who were kidnapped on June 27 in north-western Cameroon have been released. The announcement was made by the Diocese of Nkongsamba in a statement published yesterday, July ...

Cape Verde

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:27:45 GMT
Cape Verde Leave World Cup as Heroes After Brave Argentina Battle

[CAF] Cape Verde's historic World Cup run ended in heartbreak after the Blue Sharks pushed defending champions Argentina to extra time before losing 3-2 in a dramatic round-of-32 tie in Miami on Friday night.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:03:21 GMT
Cape Verde Receives a Hero's Welcome After Historic FIFA World Cup

[Premium Times] The emotional homecoming came just days after Cape Verde bowed out of the tournament following a thrilling encounter with Argentina and coincided with the country's Independence Day celebrations, marking 51 years since the end of Port...

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.

Central Africa

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:45:32 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: In Eastern DR Congo, Journalists Face Death, Arson Threats for Reporting On War

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:28:33 GMT
Central Africa: Gabon's Public Debt Rises 23 Percent As Government Turns to Regional Markets

[Daba Finance] Gabon's outstanding public debt rose 23% year-on-year to 8,780.3 billion FCFA at the end of December 2025, driven by a sharp increase in domestic borrowing as the government shifted away from traditional external financing.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:24:19 GMT
Rwanda: Unemployment Stood At 13.4 Percent in May

[New Times] Rwanda's unemployment rate remained unchanged at 13.4 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, but the number of people facing some form of labour market challenge increased, according to the latest Labour Force Survey by the National Inst...

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:24:04 GMT
Rwanda: 'Don't Diminish Yourselves' - Kagame Urges Rwandans to Reject Aid Dependency

[New Times] President Paul Kagame has challenged Rwandans to rethink how the country engages with the rest of the world, urging a shift from aid-dependency to building partnerships based on mutual contribution.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:02:32 GMT
Central Africa: Central Africa's Shifting Alliances Between Armies and Armed Groups

[ISS] State security forces, militias and vigilante groups increasingly overlap, making insecurity more profitable and conflict harder to resolve.

Central African Republic

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:39:27 GMT
Central African Republic - Reforming Public Finances to Support Growth

[World Bank] Bangui -- new World Bank report released today calls for urgent structural reforms in the public finance sector and the mobilization of domestic resources in the Central African Republic (CAR) to consolidate macroeconomic stability and s...

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...

Chad

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:40:02 GMT
World Bank Group Appoints Nicola Pontara As Division Director for Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali and Niger

[World Bank] Bamako -- The World Bank Group has announced the appointment of Nicola Pontara as Division Director for the Sahel countries - Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and 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",...

Comoros

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 ...

Congo-Kinshasa

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:50:36 GMT
All of Africa Today - July 10, 2026

[allAfrica]

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:48:48 GMT
Use of Explosive Weapons 'Must Stop' in Eastern DR Congo - Türk

[UN News] UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk urged the armed forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group to cease hostilities as he deplored recent civilian deaths on Thursday.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:17:09 GMT
Ebola Moving Faster Than the Response, Head of Africa CDC Warns

[The New Humanitarian] "Act now or pay a much higher price later."

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:19:47 GMT
Crackdown On Protesters

[HRW] Kinshasa -- Security Forces Used Excessive Force, Provided No Protection from Assailants

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:39:17 GMT
Africa CDC Reports Progress, Warns Ebola Outbreak Outpacing Response in DR Congo

[Premium Times] According to Mr. Mankoula, laboratory capacity has improved significantly, with health authorities now able to conduct more than 2,000 Ebola tests daily across affected areas.

Djibouti

East Africa

Equatorial Guinea

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:14:48 GMT
Equatorial Guinea Partners With Huawei to Upgrade Telecom Network

[Daba Finance] Equatorial Guinea has signed a partnership between state-owned telecom operator GETESA and Huawei to modernize the country's telecommunications network and improve internet and mobile services.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:35:54 GMT
Zimbabwe Transfers Wildlife to Equatorial Guinea Under Conservation Deal

[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe has begun capturing and relocating selected wildlife species to Equatorial Guinea under a government-to-government conservation agreement aimed at restoring animal populations in the Central African country's protected areas.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:50:10 GMT
African States Shouldn't Help the U.S. Endanger Refugees

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

[allAfrica]

Guinea Bissau

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:35:33 GMT
Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau Strengthen Military Cooperation On Regional Security

[Vanguard] PORT HARCOURT -- Nigeria and Guinea-Bissau have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening military cooperation to address evolving security challenges and promote peace and stability across West Africa.

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.

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, 25 Jul 2026 07:15:00 +0300
Scammed and abandoned: Who will save Uasin Gishu parents in Finland education saga?

Victims of the Finland and Canada saga reacted bitterly to the judgment, which they claimed denied them and their children justice.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:40:19 +0300
Murkomen: Police no longer rely on Gachagua's 'gossip'

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen accuses former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of spreading falsehoods, saying technology-driven policing has replaced "gossip-based" investigations.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:24:26 +0300
Gachagua: Why Ruto will not steal the 2027 General Election

Gachagua says the Ol Kalou by-election has provided opposition supporters with a blueprint on safeguarding the electoral process.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:14:27 +0300
Charles Owino appointed as Government Spokesperson

Owino, a former Police Spokesperson, has been appointed the new Government Spokesperson, taking over from Mwaura.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:05:00 +0300
As repression soars, East Africans are finding fragile refuge in Nairobi

Tanzania's security forces unleashed a ruthless crackdown on protests sparked by alleged rigging of the vote, with rights groups and the opposition saying thousands were killed.

Kenya News

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:15:00 +0300
Police face hard time while booking body at Tigoni mortuary

Police from Limuru faced hard times on Friday morning while trying to book an unidentified body at Tigoni mortuary in Kiambu County.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0300
Where miners have searched for gold for years, yet poverty and death continue to haunt them

If holding large gold deposits were the measure of wealth, residents would be driving flashy cars, living in grand homes, and oozing affluence.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:07:40 +0300
48 women rescued from sexual exploitation in Kajiado County

48 women have been rescued in two separate operations targeting alleged sexual exploitation and the commercial production of obscene content in Kajiado County.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:42:49 +0300
Nairobi county retirees demand answers over delayed pension benefits

Retired Nairobi County employees have raised concerns over persistent delays in accessing their retirement benefits.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:17:23 +0300
Ruai, Kariobangi upgrade expand Nairobi sewer treatment plant

The treatment capacity at Ruai Sewerage plant in Nairobi has now shot up to 320,000 cubic litres per day.

Lesotho

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

[allAfrica]

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

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:58:55 +0000
MDF eyes AI warfare as China expands support

By Clever Mwale: Malawi has unveiled plans to modernise the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) by strengthening military cooperation with China, with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and advanced defence technologies. TOUTED DEVELOPMENT...

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:50:53 +0000
Court rebuffs East Bridge

By Wezzie Gausi: The High Court has dismissed two applications by East Bridge Estate Limited, clearing the way for the government’s application seeking permission to sell tobacco that is at the centre of a multi-billion Kwacha legal dispute. The ru...

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:48:24 +0000
Nine Queens players in line for Commonwealth Games debut

Nine Malawi National Netball Team players are set to make their Commonwealth Games debut following their inclusion into the squad. The quadrennial games got underway Thursday and will finish on August 2 in Glasgow, Scotland. This year’s event will ...

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:40:42 +0000
Malawi Revenue Authority counts on mining revenue

By Kingsley Jassi: Mineral royalties have started trickling in, driving domestic revenue performance in the first quarter of the 2026-27 financial year when the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) collected K28.4 billion. After MRA announced to have bea...

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:37:38 +0000
Dedza, Karonga to decide on coaches

By Praise Majawa: Goshen City Dedza Dynamos and Karonga United need to make decisions on the futures of their suspended head coaches before the end of the first round as both teams continue to struggle in the FDH Bank Premiership. Dedza Dynamos have ...

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

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:04:49 +0000
WAFCON 2026 Delayed At Last Minute: Here Are 7 Reasons Fans Won’t Regret The Wait

The delayed 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations finally gets underway in Morocco, with 16 teams battling not only for continental glory but also for coveted places at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. Defending champions Nigeria w...

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:55:30 +0000
NUJ Seeks Stand-Alone Fire Service Agency, Tighter Regulation Of Gas Outlets In Akwa Ibom

NUJ urges Akwa Ibom Government to establish a stand-alone Fire Service Agency. Congress calls for stricter regulation of cooking gas retail outlets over safety concerns. Journalists advocate stronger environmental measures to tackle flooding and poor...

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:48:57 +0000
No Mercy For Illegal Gun Carriers – IGP Orders Police To Shoot On Sight

IGP Olatunji Disu orders police officers nationwide to shoot on sight anyone found carrying illegal firearms, declaring there will be “no mercy” for armed criminals threatening public safety. Directive, issued in Makurdi, is backed by For...

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:40:15 +0000
Trump Threatens EU With Section 301 Probe, Fresh Tariffs

Trump orders immediate Section 301 investigation into European Union trade practices, accusing the bloc of unfairly targeting American companies through hefty digital regulations and multibillion-dollar antitrust penalties. Move follows the European ...

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:54:30 +0000
Former Adult Film Actress Amaranta Hank Begins New Chapter As Colombian Senator

Former adult film actress Deyci Alejandra Omaña Ortiz, better known as Amaranta Hank, has been sworn in as a senator in Colombia. She officially took her oath of office on Monday, July 20, 2026, after winning a seat in the country’s March elec...

Rwanda

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:55:57 GMT
Nearly 290 Trafficking Victims Rescued Since 2025, Says Minister

[New Times] Rwanda has facilitated the return of 289 victims of human trafficking from four countries since 2025, according to the Minister of Justice Emmanuel Ugirashebuja.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:27:14 GMT
Rwanda Becomes First Sub-Saharan African Country to Join EU Business Network

[New Times] Rwanda has become the first country in Sub-Saharan Africa to join the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), a platform that connects businesses with trade, investment and market opportunities across the European Union.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:04:59 GMT
Taleb Admits APR 'Not 100 Percent Ready' Ahead of Gor Mahia Test

[New Times] Friday, July 24

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:01:25 GMT
Gor Coach Akonor Promises Improved Display Against APR

[New Times] Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor believes his side can deliver a much-improved performance against APR FC in Friday's Group A clash of the CECAFA Kagame Cup, despite having only two weeks of preparations.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:00:48 GMT
Top Films Screening At Kigali Cine Junction

[New Times] As Kigali Cine Junction returns for its fourth edition, film lovers have plenty to look forward to during the five-day festival, which kicked off on Wednesday, July 22.

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

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:50 GMT
Victoria University Opens Applications for 100 Fully Funded Rajiv Memorial Master's Scholarships

[New Light] Victoria University has thrown open a rare postgraduate opportunity for its best-performing graduates, announcing 100 fully funded Master's scholarships under the Rajiv Memorial Scholarships Programme, an initiative backed by the Rupareli...

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:32:22 GMT
Court Resumes Hearing in Victoria Bobe Murder Trial

[Nyasa Times] The High Court in Blantyre has resumed proceedings in the murder trial of Dr Victoria Bobe, following Friday's session, which was dominated by the cross-examination of the prosecution's third witness, Assistant Superintendent of Police ...

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.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:08:47 GMT
CPJ Joins Coalition Opposing Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation Bill

[CPJ] The Committee to Protect Journalists joined the Public Media Alliance and six other press freedom organizations in expressing serious concern over draft legislation in Seychelles that, if enacted, would "significantly weaken" the institutional ...

Sierra Leone

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:37:07 GMT
How Sierra Leone's Traditional Textiles Are Weaving a Modern Fashion Economy

[Bird Story Agency] Sierra Leone's traditional textiles are being reimagined into a modern fashion economy, as designers like Frederica Williams preserve heritage while building a thriving local industry ready for global markets.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:45:26 GMT
Jonathan Hails Sierra Leone's Decision On Former President

[Vanguard] Former President Goodluck Jonathan has commended the decision of the Sierra Leone government to discontinue the criminal proceedings against its former President, Dr Ernest Koroma.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:06:28 GMT
Experts - New EU Anti-Drug Policy Could Put Liberia Under Increased Scrutiny As Dutch Push for Sierra Leone Aid Cut Over Fugitive Trafficker

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- In the wake of the fallout from the US$19 million cocaine seizure at Roberts International Airport (RIA), the new European Union anti-narcotics strategy is raising fresh questions about whether countries perceived as wea...

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:38:33 GMT
Liberia Launches Free Roaming Service With Ghana, Sierra Leone and the Gambia

[New Dawn] MONROVIA, July 17, 2026; Liberia has launched a free mobile roaming service with Ghana, Sierra Leone and The Gambia, allowing subscribers to make and receive calls on their Liberian phone numbers without paying roaming charges while travel...

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 ...

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

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:20:52 GMT
AU, U.S. Envoy Discuss Aussom's Future Amid Funding Uncertainty

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The head of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) met the acting U.S. ambassador to Somalia in Mogadishu to discuss the mission's future as it faces growing financial uncertainty, the AU missi...

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:19:24 GMT
AU Asks Somalia to Nominate Delegates for Talks On Aussom's Future

[Shabelle] Addis Ababa -- The African Union has asked Somalia to urgently nominate representatives for a series of consultations on the future of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), as the mission faces mounting f...

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:16:17 GMT
Sodma Rallies Health Sector Ahead of Super El Niño

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's disaster agency [SoDMA] convened government health officials, private hospitals and medical organizations Thursday to strengthen flood preparedness amid forecasts of potential Super El Niño rains.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:16:17 GMT
A New Dawn for Somali Youth - Celebrating the Passage of the Africa Youth Charter

[Shabelle] In a defining moment for Somalia's future, the Somali Cabinet has officially ratified the African Youth Charter. This bold step signals hope, progress, and a renewed commitment to empowering the nation's vibrant and resilient young demogra...

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:02:39 GMT
Kulmiye Party Urges UK to Renew Somaliland Recognition in Congratulatory Letter to New Prime Minister

[Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa (Horndiplomat) -- Somaliland's opposition Kulmiye Party has congratulated Britain's newly appointed Prime Minister Andy Burnham while urging the United Kingdom to renew its historic recognition of Somaliland's independence, c...

South Africa AllAfrica

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:06:00 GMT
Ghanaians Ask ICC to Investigate Xenophobic Violence in South Africa

[RFI] Two Ghanaian nationals have petitioned the International Criminal Court to open a preliminary investigation into attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa, arguing the violence could amount to crimes against humanity, as Ghana's president re...

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:56:38 GMT
Calls for Idac Boss' Suspension Mount After a Week of Admissions

[Scrolla] Funda ngesiZuluBy Anita Dangazele

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:28:42 GMT
Dodgy Foundation Must Repay R4-Million Lottery Grant Meant for School Boreholes

[GroundUp] The boreholes had existed for three years before the NLC grant was awarded to the Mshandukani Foundation

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:34:19 GMT
Masondo's Resignation Will Not Fix the Pic. Parliament Must Now Reform Its Governance.

[DA] The resignation of Public Investment Corporation (PIC) Board Chairperson David Masondo is a significant development, but it is not enough to restore confidence in the institution entrusted with managing over R3 trillion of government employee pe...

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:04:32 GMT
Court Halts Impeachment Hearing Against South Africa President Ramaphosa Over $580,000 Scandal

[Vanguard] A South African court ruled on Friday in favour of President Cyril Ramaphosa's bid to pause impeachment proceedings against him over a scandal involving half-a-million dollars stashed in a sofa at his ranch.

South Africa Business Day

South Africa Independent

South Africa Mail & Guardian

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:39:53 GMT
Labour department investigates fire after three workers injured at Sasolburg plant

The Department of Employment and Labour has launched an investigation and issued a prohibition notice after a fire at Sasol's Sasolburg polyethylene plant injured three contractor employees, one of whom remains in intensive care.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:26:27 GMT
Ramaphosa secures interdict against impeachment inquiry pending Phala Phala review

President Cyril Ramaphosa has secured an interim interdict from the Western Cape High Court, preventing Parliament's Section 89 impeachment committee from proceeding with public hearings while he challenges the legality of the independent panel repor...

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:54:25 GMT
EXCLUSIVE: Zuma takes control of MK Party finances after revoking signing powers of bank signatories

uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party president Jacob Zuma has taken charge of the party's finances, revoking all signing authority from officials, including the treasurer-general and secretary-general. This decision, communicated in a letter dated 23 July, fo...

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT
‘Black Burns Fast’ is a whimsical love letter to Black girlhood

In a media landscape often criticised for its misrepresentation of Black women and girls, Sandulela Asanda's debut feature, 'Black Burns Fast', emerges as a refreshing coming-of-age romance. Set in a prestigious boarding school, the film follows 17-y...

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT
What society gained from South Africa's anti-corruption commissions

South Africans watched as corporate captures and systemic greed were exposed by commissions like Zondo and Madlanga. Years later, the question remains: what did we truly gain from these multi-billion-rand inquiries, and has it led to justice?

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, 24 Jul 2026 12:21:33 GMT
Arms Smuggling - a Key Threat to South Sudan's December Elections

[ISS] South Sudan's fragile transition is increasingly shaped by forces beyond its borders that drive illicit arms flows into the country.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:02:19 GMT
African Dev't Fund Approves Over U.S.$9 Million Grant for Ethiopia, South Sudan

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The African Development Fund has approved a 9.3-million USD grant to strengthen climate resilience, improve water security and boost food production in vulnerable communities in Ethiopia and South Sudan.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:55:47 GMT
South Sudan Bishop Issues Second Humanitarian Appeal in a Week

[ACNS] A fresh appeal for humanitarian aid has been issued by the Bishop of Liwolo in South Sudan. It is the second appeal made in the space of a week.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:49:43 GMT
Bishops Call for Peace and Dialogue Ahead of December Elections

[Agenzia Fides] Juba -- At the conclusion of their annual assembly, held from July 15 to 17, 2026, the Catholic bishops of South Sudan issued an urgent appeal to address the serious challenges facing the country. Among their main concerns are the nat...

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:30:43 GMT
Ugandans to Pay Up to Shs920,000 for South Sudan Visa Under New Entry Rules

[Nile Post] Ugandans travelling to South Sudan will now pay between Shs185,000 for a single-entry visa and Shs924,000 for a six-month multiple-entry visa after Juba introduced a revised visa regime that imposes new entry charges on most African trave...

South Sudan Nation

Southern Africa

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:00:22 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: Angolan President Briefed On DRC Security Situation

[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan president João Lourenço received on Friday a message from his counterpart from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Felix Tshisekedi, regarding the security situation in the east of that African country.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:28:43 GMT
Mozambique: Government Has Rejected Proposals Aimed At Increasing the Cost of Living - Chapo

[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo claims that his government has rejected proposals from international partners that aimed at increasing the cost of living in the country.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:06:00 GMT
Ghana: Ghanaians Ask ICC to Investigate Xenophobic Violence in South Africa

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:33:25 GMT
Malawi: Malawi Climbs Global Electoral Integrity Rankings After 10-Point Improvement

[Nyasa Times] Malawi has recorded one of the world's biggest improvements in electoral credibility after its score on the internationally recognised Perceptions of Electoral Integrity (PEI) Index rose by 10 points following the 2025 General Election,...

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:56:38 GMT
South Africa: Calls for Idac Boss' Suspension Mount After a Week of Admissions

[Scrolla] Funda ngesiZuluBy Anita Dangazele

Sudan

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:22:00 GMT
Civilians Killed in Wave of Attacks Across Blue Nile, Kordofan As Sudan's Conflict Widens

[Darfur Network for Human Rights] A series of attacks across Blue Nile and Kordofan states this week left dozens of civilians dead, including children, as fighting between the Sudanese army, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and allied groups continues...

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:31:46 GMT
80 Sudanese Leave Uganda On Voluntary Return Flight

[Dabanga] Amsterdam / Kampala -- The 11th voluntary return flight carrying Sudanese refugees from Uganda to Sudan departed on Thursday with 80 returnees on board. The flight travelled to Port Sudan Airport aboard a Tarco Aviation aircraft and was spo...

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:31:45 GMT
'U.S. Congress Should Pass New Bills On Sudan' - Human Rights Watch

[Dabanga] Washington -- The US Congress is currently considering two bills on Sudan: the Preventing External Aggression and Conflict Escalation (PEACE) in Sudan Act of 2026 in the Senate and US Engagement in Sudanese Peace Act in the House of Represe...

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:53:02 GMT
Sudan Rejects U.S. Remarks On Chemical Weapons Allegations, Reaffirms Commitment to OPCW Convention

[SNA] Khartoum -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has issued a statement rejecting recent remarks by the U.S. Department of State concerning the Sudanese government's response to allegations of chemical weapons use, in w...

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:31:46 GMT
ICC Trial Chamber Terminates Case for Sudan War Crimes Against Former JEM Commander Abdallah Banda 'Without Prejudice'

[Dabanga] The Hague -- Trial Chamber IV of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, the Netherlands, has terminated the proceedings against the former commander of Sudan's Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) 'Collective Leadership' factio...

Swaziland

Swaziland Times

Tanzania

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:57:38 GMT
23 Face Terrorism Charges Following Illegal Gathering

[Daily News] Mwanza -- TWENTY-three people have been arraigned before the Mwanza Resident Magistrate's Court over alleged participation in meetings linked to terrorism held in Mwanza city earlier this month.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:11:52 GMT
Caravans Cup Gives Cricket Bigger Stage

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- OVER four weekends, the Petrofuel TCA Caravans T20 Cup 2026 has given domestic cricket a sustained competitive stage, brought leading players into sharper public view and built a championship race that remains unresolved...

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:11:26 GMT
Think You're Healthy? Hidden Obesity Risks May Already Be Damaging Your Body Silently

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE growing burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) has become one of Tanzania's most pressing public health challenges, with obesity emerging as a major risk factor behind the rising number of people diagnosed with di...

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:06:13 GMT
Govt Backs Arbitration to Drive Vision 2050

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE government has pledged to promote arbitration as a key pillar of Tanzania's legal and investment framework to support implementation of the Development Vision 2050 by boosting investor confidence and improving the bu...

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:21:43 GMT
Maternal Deaths Fall Sharply in Kongwa, Mpwapwa

[Daily News] Dodoma -- MATERNAL deaths in Kongwa and Mpwapwa Districts have fallen significantly following a five-year health initiative that strengthened emergency obstetric and newborn care services, improved health infrastructure and increased acc...

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

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:50:36 GMT
Africa: All of Africa Today - July 10, 2026

[allAfrica]

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:32:14 GMT
Mali: Mali Rebels Attack Convoy of Soldiers, Russian Mercenaries

[DW] The convoy was bringing hundreds of personnel in reinforcement in northern Mali, where the Malian army and Russian paramilitaries are fighting jihadist and separatist militants.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:34:57 GMT
Nigeria: Nigeria Suspends Third-Party Services for Visa Applicants in the U.S.

[Premium Times] However, the NIS did not state the reason for the suspension of OIS Services or indicate when the arrangement would be reviewed.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:29:17 GMT
Nigeria: Oyo Abduction - Terrorists Demand Release of Commanders

[Premium Times] "For whatever reason, they are looking for leverage because we have some of their commanders with us and they feel taking these kids and holding them to ransom will make us release their commander," he said.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:58:18 GMT
Nigeria: U.S. Publishes Names of 124 Nigerians to Be Deported

[Premium Times] The DHS said it is actively working to fulfil President Donald Trump's promise by carrying out mass deportation of "illegal aliens."

Zambia

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:07:45 GMT
FAZ Mourns Former Copper Queens Coach Bruce Mwape

[Cosafa] Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) is saddened to learn of the death of former Copper Queens coach Bruce Mwape.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:14:46 GMT
Zambia's 2026 Election - Performance, Pressure, and Political Reality

[allAfrica] As Zambia moves toward its 2026 general election, the contest is increasingly being framed not as a clash of ideologies, but as a national assessment of performance, expectations, and credibility.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:59:47 GMT
Why Zambia Is Rethinking Tuberculosis Testing, and Why Validation Must Come First

[Nigeria Health Watch] Inside a small laboratory at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, the capital of Zambia, a technician splits a sputum sample in two. Half goes into a GeneXpert machine, the workhorse of tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis in Zam...

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

[allAfrica]

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

[allAfrica]

Zimbabwe

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:10:05 GMT
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.

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, 24 Jul 2026 21:35:34 +0000
Stevie Wonder Announces First New Album in More Than Two Decades, ‘Through the Eyes of Wonder,’ Set for 2027 Release

LOS ANGELES – Music legend Stevie Wonder is preparing to make a long-awaited return to the recording scene with a new studio album titled “Through the Eyes of Wonder,” scheduled for release in 2027. The announcement marks a major moment in popu...

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:44:28 +0000
Sean “Diddy” Combs Placed in Solitary Confinement After Alleged Prison Altercation, TMZ Reports

NEW JERSEY – Sean “Diddy” Combs has reportedly been placed in solitary confinement following an alleged physical confrontation with another inmate at the federal prison where he is currently serving his sentence, according to TMZ. The entertain...

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:32:57 +0000
Chris Brown pleads guilty to affray over London nightclub attack

The US musician faced an allegation he attacked a former friend at the Tape club in Mayfair in 2023. The 37-year-old previously denied allegations of assault occasioning actual bodily harm against Abraham Diaw, along with two charges of possessing an...

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:33:07 +0000
Zimbabwe Moves to Unlock SME Growth Through Capital Market Reforms

HARARE – Zimbabwe is moving to deepen its capital markets as part of a broader strategy to unlock the growth potential of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), a sector that has become a critical pillar of the economy, contributing approximate...

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:29:12 +0000
Zimbabwe’s Banks Mobilise US$125 Million for Mutapa Gold Expansion in Landmark Mining Finance Deal

HARARE – Zimbabwe’s domestic banking sector has delivered a major vote of confidence in the country’s mining industry after local financial institutions committed US$125 million in syndicated financing to support the expansion of Mutapa Gold Re...

home