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Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:19:35 GMT
Africa: Africa's Energy Crossroads: What Namibia's Rise and South Africa's Debate Mean for the Continent

[allAfrica] Africa stands at one of the most consequential moments in its modern economic history.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:45:34 GMT
Africa: Cotton to Cloth - The Story Africa Has Always Needed to Tell

[allAfrica] Africa grows more than half of the world's finest long-staple cotton. It earns less than three percent of what that cotton is eventually worth. This is not a trade problem. It is a narrative problem -- and allAfrica is setting out to fix ...

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:22:28 GMT
Uganda: HIV Injection Is Not a Vaccine, Experts Warn

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Experts have urged those who already received their first injection of the twice-yearly HIV preventing drug Lenacapavir to consider using combination prevention options, warning that the game changer injection is no...

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:56:15 GMT
East Africa: U.S. Senators Urge Rubio to Address Impact of Ebola Outbreak on Women

[United States Senate] WASHINGTON -- Yesterday, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the State Department to ta...

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:29:38 GMT
Nigeria: South African Singer Tyla Cancels Lagos Performance Amid Xenophobia Backlash

[Vanguard] South African singer Tyla has removed Lagos from the schedule of her upcoming APop world tour following online backlash from some Nigerians over renewed reports of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa.

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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.

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

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:32:01 GMT
Sahel Security Crisis Demands Action Beyond Assurances of Solidarity

[ISS] Armed groups' evolving tactics and alliances will test the resolve of West African countries to cooperate with AES states.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:04:29 GMT
Nigeria Police Recover Stolen Vehicles Trafficked to Burkina Faso

[Premium Times] The vehicles were seized at separate gunpoints in Abuja.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:06:16 GMT
Côte d'Ivoire Mark Wafcon Return With Emphatic Burkina Faso Victory

[CAF] Côte d'Ivoire made a powerful return to the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations with a 4-1 victory over Burkina Faso in their Group B opener at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca on Monday night.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:40:19 GMT
'I'll Take You Down Without a Second Thought' - Burkina Faso's Traore Warns Challengers

[Vanguard] Ibrahim Traore, the head of Burkina Faso's military junta, sought last week to stamp out speculation of a power struggle at the highest levels of government, warning he intended to remain the west African country's only leader.

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.

Burundi

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:56:22 GMT
'A Doctor Told Me to Buy My Coffin' - How Eric Turned an HIV Diagnosis Into Activism

[allAfrica] When Eric was diagnosed with HIV at 26, a doctor told him to plan for his funeral and give up on the idea of children.

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.

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

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:05:55 GMT
Wafcon 2026 - Ghana Cruise Past Cape Verde As Cameroon Edge Mali in Thrilling Group D Opener

[Premium Times] Both victories leave Ghana and Cameroon level on three points ahead of a mouthwatering clash between the two African heavyweights in the second round of group fixtures

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:38:14 GMT
Black Queens' Experience Will Count in Wafcon Opener Against Cape Verde-Kim Lars Björkegren

[Ghanaian Times] Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren says his side's experience will be key when Ghana opens its Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign against debutants Cape Verde.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:37:25 GMT
Black Queens Ready for Wafcon 2026 Opener Against Cape Verde

[Ghanaian Times] The Black Queens will begin the quest for glory from tomorrow when they face Cape Verde in the opening Group C match at the 2026 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.

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...

Central Africa

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:56:15 GMT
East Africa: U.S. Senators Urge Rubio to Address Impact of Ebola Outbreak on Women

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:16:59 GMT
Rwanda: Kagame, U.S. Congressional Delegation Discuss Energy, Health Cooperation

[New Times] President Paul Kagame on Thursday, July 30, received a bipartisan United States Congressional delegation led by Representative Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:33:26 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Court Clears Path to Change a Constitution That Says It Can't Be Changed

[RFI] The Democratic Republic of Congo's Constitutional Court has approved a referendum law that critics say could pave the way for President Felix Tshisekedi to seek a third term in office, prompting a coalition of opposition parties to reject the r...

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:06:08 GMT
Ghana: Ghana, Gabon Decries Xenophobia - Commits to African Integration

[Ghanaian Times] Ghana and Gabon have decried xenophobia, underscoring the need for Africans to collectively shun and decisively address the menace and all forms of discrimination.

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:05:08 GMT
Gambia: Gambia Invites Angolan President for Official Visit

[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan President João Lourenço has been invited to visit Gambia following talks with a special envoy in Luanda.

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...

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

Congo-Kinshasa

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

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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

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:54:09 GMT
Emergency Alert Spotlights Sharp Hunger Spike

[UN News] More than 256,000 people in Djibouti - around 25 per cent of the population - are likely to face crisis or emergency level hunger over the coming months, a UN-backed global food monitoring network warned in a new report released Friday.

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

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:18:41 GMT
American Analyst Warns Eritrea's Proxy Strategy Risks Destabilizing Horn of Africa

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- American geopolitical analyst Andrew Korybko has warned that the Eritrean regime's proxy strategy could further destabilize the Horn of Africa, fuel insecurity and threaten regional stability.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:50:39 GMT
U.S. Official Visits Cairo, Asmara for Security Talks

[Reporter] US Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs, MassadBoulos, made a diplomatic visit to Egypt, Somalia, and Eritrea as Washington seeks to step up engagement in the region.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:06:08 GMT
A New Generation of Eritreans Enters Indefinite Service

[HRW] Graduation Ceremony Continues Cruel Cycle

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:53:36 GMT
Ethiopian PM Says Sudan, Eritrea and TPLF Pose No Threat to Ethiopia

[Dabanga] Addis Ababa / Khartoum -- Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has dismissed concerns over an alleged alliance between Sudan, Eritrea and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), insisting the grouping poses no threat to Ethiopia's sover...

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:12:54 GMT
Libya Targets Somali, Sudanese, Ethiopian and Eritrean Migrants

[Radio Dalsan] Authorities in eastern Libya have launched a security crackdown targeting migrants from Somalia, Sudan, Ethiopia and Eritrea following a decision by the eastern-based administration to prohibit nationals of the four countries from ente...

Ethiopia

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:49:43 GMT
AU Urges Continent to Bolster Preparedness to Mitigate Potential Impacts of 2026 El Niño

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The African Union Commission has emphasized today the need for stronger continental preparedness and coordinated action to mitigate the potential impacts of the anticipated 2026 El Niño phenomenon.

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:29:32 GMT
Amhara Region Delivers 357 Kilograms of Gold to Nbe

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Amhara National Regional State supplied 357 kilograms of gold to the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) for the first time during the 2018 Ethiopian fiscal year.

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:50:54 GMT
War Monger TPLF Faction Declares Another Round of Conflict

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The banned Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) has once again launched an aggressive campaign of public mobilization and war propaganda that could push the Tigray region toward another devastating cycle of conflict.

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:50:34 GMT
World Public Summit Held in Addis Ababa, First Time in Africa

[ENA] The World Public Summit, underscoring Africa's growing influence in shaping global dialogue and international cooperation, is for the first time holding its summit in Addis Ababa under the theme "A New World: Africa in Shaping a Shared Future."

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:19:38 GMT
Notorious Human Trafficking Kingpin Extradited From Malawi to Face Trial in Ethiopia

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopian Federal Police (EFP) extradited an alleged human trafficking kingpin from Malawi following a joint international operation involving Interpol and Malawian law enforcement.

Gabon

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:06:08 GMT
Ghana, Gabon Decries Xenophobia - Commits to African Integration

[Ghanaian Times] Ghana and Gabon have decried xenophobia, underscoring the need for Africans to collectively shun and decisively address the menace and all forms of discrimination.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:10:35 GMT
Gabonese President Due in Banjul Today

[The Point] President Adama Barrow will host the President of the Gabonese Republic, His Excellency Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, for a State Visit to The Gambia from 30th July to 2nd August 2026, aimed at strengthening the longstanding bilateral rel...

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:47:08 GMT
Gabon President Starts 3-Day Official Visit to Ghana Today

[Ghanaian Times] Gabon's President, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, will begin a three-day official visit to Ghana today.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:16:26 GMT
Gabon and France Deepen Industrial Cooperation With Eramet Manganese Deal

[RFI] French mining group Eramet is considering a major expansion of manganese processing in Gabon under an agreement that could strengthen the country's industrial base, modernise its railway network and reduce its reliance on exports of unprocessed...

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:19:38 GMT
France Welcomes Gabon's Oligui As Mineral and Military Ties Defy Wider Rift in Africa

[RFI] Gabon's President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema begins a three-day official visit to France on Monday, underlining the close relationship between Paris and one of its few remaining key allies in Francophone Africa.

Gambia

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:05:08 GMT
Gambia Invites Angolan President for Official Visit

[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan President João Lourenço has been invited to visit Gambia following talks with a special envoy in Luanda.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:11:02 GMT
19 Suspected Sierra Leoneans Arrested in Brusubi

[The Point] The Lower West Coast Region (LWCR) Task Force has arrested 19 suspected Sierra Leonean nationals during an operation at an uncompleted building in Brusubi.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:10:35 GMT
Gabonese President Due in Banjul Today

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:55:25 GMT
Sanna Manjang Recounts Rescuing 7 Soldiers From Casamance Rebels

[The Point] Ex-Lt. Col. Sanna Manjang, and a member of the notorious killer squad know as 'junglers', a unit created by the former President Yahya Jammeh opened his defence following the withdrawal of four murder charges against him by the state and ...

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:55:53 GMT
MCA Claims It Was Not Served Aki Report Amid Audit Concerns

[The Point] The National Audit Office (NAO) has raised a red flag over the Medicines Control Agency's (MCA) failure to produce the Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Investigation Report during the audit of its 2021-2024 financial statements, saying the omiss...

Ghana

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:17:47 GMT
Govt Backs Five-Year Presidential Term

[Ghanaian Times] The government has accepted the recommendation of the Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) to extend the term of office of the President from four to five years, with the tenure of Parliament adjusted accordingly.

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:18:17 GMT
LGBTQ+ Bill to Be Reintroduced Today - Speaker

[Ghanaian Times] The Speaker of Parliament, Mr Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has indicated that the Human Sexual Right and Family Values Bill, 2026, is likely to be re-introduced today.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:06:08 GMT
Ghana, Gabon Decries Xenophobia - Commits to African Integration

[Ghanaian Times] Ghana and Gabon have decried xenophobia, underscoring the need for Africans to collectively shun and decisively address the menace and all forms of discrimination.

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:52:40 GMT
Four Bills to Strength Tax System Passed By Parliament

[Ghanaian Times] Parliament on Tuesday passed four bills under the Ministry of Finance to strengthen the country's tax system and enhance domestic revenue mobilisation.

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:51:13 GMT
Piac Raises Concern Over Quality of Oil-Funded Projects

[Ghanaian Times] The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has urged the government to involve Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) more directly in the planning and implementation of petroleum-funded projects.

Guinea

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

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:51:30 +0300
Mukurweini MP arrested after overnight stay at Royal Media studios

Police officers remained stationed outside the premises overnight before taking the MP into custody on Monday morning

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:05:00 +0300
Why Kenyans' trust gap on IEBC continues to grow

The reconstituted Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) assumed office about a year ago on the backdrop of growing mistrust among Kenyans.

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 20:01:00 +0300
CS sued in bid to kick out Railways boss, audit SGR contracts

A court battle is brewing over Kenya Railways operations and the corporations Managing Director Phillip Mainga's reign.

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:24:57 +0300
Tiktoker Mauti changes plea, freed on bail in case involving Ruto's children

Mauti, who had initially pleaded guilty to the charge on Thursday, changed his plea after his lawyer Cliff Ombeta applied for the matter to be reopened and for the charge to be read again.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:34:44 +0300
Ruto calls for national dialogue to shape Kenya's vision

Ruto added that Kenya's improving investment climate had earned international recognition.

Kenya News

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:11:46 +0300
Matatu operators reject plans to empower NTSA to regulate fares

Matatu operators have rejected plans by Parliament to empower National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to set minimum and maximum public transport fares.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:56:16 +0300
DPP Approves graft charges against Nakuru County officials

DPP approves graft charges against nine Nakuru County officials and three firms over alleged procurement fraud, conflict of interest and money laundering.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:17:19 +0300
Murder suspect in three men killing in Kiambu held

The prime suspect in the murder of three men in Kiambu County has been transferred to Kiambu Police Station as detectives seek more time to conclude investigations.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:58:31 +0300
2,500 officers set to join Nairobi Metropolitan police unit

At least 2,500 officers from Nairobi County inspectorate will join Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit once it is unveiled, governor Johnson Sakaja has announced.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:19:44 +0300
Murkomen orders transfer of all Keringet Police Station officers

Interior CS Murkomen orders the transfer of all officers at Keringet Police Station, Nakuru County, and the deployment of a special team.

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

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:38:19 +0000
Mega farms slump

The government’s Mega Farms Initiative has suffered a setback after two of its major beneficiaries, the Greenbelt Authority (GBA) and Salima Sugar Company (SSC), failed to meet their maize production targets during the 2025-26 farming season. The G...

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:34:32 +0000
Rising campaign costs raise corruption fears

By Clever Mwale: Parliamentary candidates in Malawi spent an average of K88.8 million during the 2025 elections, a six-fold rise from 2019, raising concerns that soaring campaign costs could fuel corruption among elected officials. A report by the W...

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:27:37 +0000
Scorchers top Group C, need a point to reach quarterfinals

By Mphatso Malidadi in Rabat, Morocco: The Malawi Women’s National Team is on the brink of 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) quarterfinals qualification after going on top of Group C at the end of matches on Saturday. The Scorchers now...

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:15:53 +0000
Tax on black market

ON SHELVES ILLEGALLY—Some products with inactivated stamps In 2024, the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) launched Kalondola, an excise tax stamps initiative which was meant to improve visibility, fight counterfeits, and hit revenue targets by trackin...

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:07:14 +0000
Ex-MDF deputy chief denies wreckage was found earlier

By Mercy Matonga Former deputy commander (operations) for the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) John Msonthi has told the Commission of Inquiry investigating the plane crash that killed former vice president Saulos Chilima and eight others that the informa...

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

[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...

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

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Nigeria The Nation

Nigeria The Will

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:32:32 +0000
Is the Police Taking Sides in Osun 2026 Poll?

August 03, (THEWILL) — The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu at the weekend deployed a new Commissioner of Police in charge of Elections, CP Erale Etaifo, to Osun State ahead of the August 15 governorship election, dousing the tension ...

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:29:47 +0000
THEWILL EDITORIAL: Senate’s $21bn Oil Probe: Another Expensive Exercise in Futility?

August 03, (THEWILL) — The decision of the Senate Committee on Public Accounts to commence public hearings on August 3, into over $21 billion in allegedly unremitted oil revenue identified in the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiativ...

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:13:17 +0000
End Border Bottlenecks Now,’ ECOWAS Parliament Tells Member States, Seeks Unified Customs, Tax Rules Across West Africa

ECOWAS Parliament calls on member states to remove border bottlenecks by harmonising customs procedures, import regulations, taxation policies, and business registration requirements to ease cross-border trade. Lawmakers demand full implementation of...

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 21:22:05 +0000
BBNaija 11: Flora, Aikou Named Gambits, Lose Chance at ₦160m Grand Prize

Big Brother Naija Season 11 introduced a game-changing twist by naming Flora and Aikou as this season’s “Gambits.” Host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced there would be no eviction during Sunday’s live show, while Big Brother dissol...

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:33:50 +0000
OPEC+ Approves More Crude Supply as Nigeria Pushes to Hit 1.84m bpd Budget Target

OPEC+ approves a fresh 188,000 barrels per day oil production increase for September, completing the rollback of a key layer of 2023 supply cuts aimed at stabilising the global crude market. The latest adjustment marks the fourth consecutive monthly ...

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

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 22:12:48 GMT
#Aids2026: Bhekisisa analysed SA’s first LEN roll-out data. Here's what it found

South Africa accounts for over half of all lenacapavir (LEN) users in Africa, with health department data revealing 31,297 of the continent's roughly 60,000 users are in the country. This article delves into the first six weeks of the LEN rollout, ex...

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 22:04:31 GMT
The weight of a word: Why "Token" is never just a word

A Setswana proverb reminds us that words, once spoken, cannot be recalled. This truth resonated deeply while watching the Madlanga Commission, where the word "token" momentarily overshadowed evidence, revealing how language can diminish dignity and p...

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 22:00:42 GMT
The delivery spine: Why strategy alone does not deliver results

Every year, governments, corporations and development institutions invest enormous effort in producing ambitious strategies. National Development Plans are launched. Corporate strategies are approved. Municipal Integrated Development Plans are adopt...

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT
Pan-Africanism cannot begin and end with South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa's address to the Pan-African Parliament offers a balanced perspective on migration, condemning anti-migrant violence while urging African leaders to address governance failures that compel millions to leave their homes.

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:09:09 GMT
Talks delay Tanzania's Kabanga nickel investment decision to 2027

Negotiations between the Tanzanian government and Lifezone Metals have prolonged the Final Investment Decision for the Kabanga Nickel Project, now expected in Q1 2027. This delays one of Africa's largest critical minerals developments, despite signif...

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

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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

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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

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

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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

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 21:34:45 +0000
Choppies’ African Retreat: How the Botswana Retail Giant Exited South Africa and Zimbabwe to Rebuild Its Business

JOHANNESBURG – Botswana-based supermarket group Choppies Enterprises has emerged as a case study in corporate turnaround after withdrawing from several African markets, including South Africa and Zimbabwe, to restore profitability following one of ...

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 21:23:30 +0000
Chris Brown Seeks New Trial After US$13 Million Dog Bite Verdict Threatens Tour Earnings

LOS ANGELES – Grammy-winning R&B singer Chris Brown is seeking to overturn a US$12.9 million court judgment awarded to his former housekeeper following a dog attack at his California home, a legal battle that could have significant financial im...

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 21:04:02 +0000
Zimbabwe’s Corporate Sector Bets on Growth as Business Confidence Strengthens

HARARE – Zimbabwe’s largest companies are entering a new phase of expansion, with recent trading updates suggesting that corporate strategy is shifting away from defensive survival measures towards investment, capacity expansion and long-term...

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:41:05 +0000
US wants stake in Africa’s largest airport

The US is pushing to secure a role for American companies in a $12.5 billion Ethiopian Airlines airport project. Washington is seeking greater commercial and infrastructure influence in Africa, where China now has a stronger presence. US Deputy Assis...

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:32:28 +0000
British prime minister says Infantino is not the right man to lead FIFA

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Sunday that FIFA President Gianni Infantino was not the right man to lead world soccer’s governing body in the latest fallout from the now abandoned plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors....

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