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Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:13:49 GMT
Senegal: 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
Africa: All of Africa Today - July 1, 2026

[allAfrica] Senegal Trims Presidential Powers in Controversial Vote

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:59:58 GMT
South Africa: One Dead, 11 Hurt in Limpopo Border Bus Crash - South African News Briefs - July 1, 2026

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Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:39:22 GMT
Cote d'Ivoire: Côte d'Ivoire Exit World Cup With Pride After Historic Run - Amad Diallo

[CAF] Côte d'Ivoire's 2026 FIFA World Cup journey ended in disappointment, but Amad Diallo says the Elephants can leave North America proud after reaching the knockout stage for the first time in their history.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:38:38 GMT
Liberia: Delta Air Lines Stops Cargo Flights from Liberia

[New Dawn] -Suspends All Cargo Flights Over Drug Trafficking Fears

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Benin

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

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

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

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

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

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

Botswana

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:13:08 GMT
2026/27 Salary Negotiations Tough Talk!

[The Patriot] Manual Workers Union scupper civil service salary negotiations Argue Motsamai, Rari appointments by DPSM unlawful, should be nullified 'They are civil servants under DPSM which contravenes PSBC Constitution' - Dr Motshwarakgole Argument...

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:09:36 GMT
New Era for Public Schools Infrastructure

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- For decades, the rhythm of morning assembly across schools countrywide has played out against a backdrop of quiet decay.A generation of learners have walked through school gates to face the same stubborn realities of...

Burkina Faso

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

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

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

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:57:00 GMT
Resignation and Appointment of the Bishop of Kpalimé

[Agenzia Fides] Vatican City -- The Holy Father has accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the Diocese of Kpalimé presented by His Excellency Mgr. Benoît Comlan Messan Alowonou.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:58:13 GMT
Ghana, Burkina Faso Hold Talks On Cross-Border Cooperation

[Ghanaian Times] Regional administrative and traditional authorities from Ghana and Burkina Faso have held a consultative meeting in Po, Burkina Faso, to review and validate a convention aimed at establishing a framework for consultation among cross-...

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:10:39 GMT
Prominent Journalist Forcibly Disappeared 2 Years On

[HRW] Nairobi -- Authorities Need to Immediately Release Atiana Serge Oulon

Burundi

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.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:27:22 GMT
Angola and Burundi Strengthen Political, Diplomatic, and Economic Cooperation

[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola and Burundi reaffirmed, on Thursday in Bujumbura, their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, focusing on deepening political, diplomatic, and economic cooperation.

Cameroon

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

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

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

[World Bank] STORY HIGHLIGHTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cape Verde

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

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

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

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

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:56:57 GMT
Bubista Proud of Resilient Cape Verde As They Edge Closer to Historic World Cup Knockout Spot

[CAF] Cape Verde coach Pedro 'Bubista' Brito hailed his side's spirit and identity after the Blue Sharks earned a hard-fought 2-2 draw against two-time world champions Uruguay to move within touching distance of a historic place in the FIFA World Cup...

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:29:45 GMT
High in Confidence Bubista Backs Cape Verde to Keep Dreaming Ahead of Uruguay Challenge

[CAF] Cape Verde coach Pedro 'Bubista' Brito says the Blue Sharks will continue believing in their ability to compete with the world's best as they prepare to face Uruguay in their second FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H encounter on Monday.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:12:58 GMT
Cape Verde Keep Historic World Cup Knockout Stage Hopes Alive With Spirited Draw Against Uruguay

[CAF] Cape Verde continued to defy expectations at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after holding two-time champions Uruguay to an entertaining 2-2 draw in Miami on Sunday, keeping alive hopes of a historic place in the knockout stages.

Central Africa

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

[allAfrica] Senegal Trims Presidential Powers in Controversial Vote

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:44:45 GMT
Rwanda: Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission Remains Below 2%

[New Times] Mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Rwanda has remained below 2 percent over the past decade, rising slightly to 1.1 percent from 0.9 percent in the previous year, according to the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) HIV, STIs, and Viral He...

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

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

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

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

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:55:00 GMT
Rwanda: Pfunda Tea Company, Farmers Honour Genocide Victims, Reaffirm Support for Survivors

[New Times] The management and staff of Pfunda Tea Company, together with members of Pfunda Tea Farmers' Cooperative (COOPT) and Pfunda Tea Farmers and Workers Saving and Credit Cooperative (TPFW-SACCO), on June 29, gathered to mark the 32nd commemor...

Central African Republic

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:20:33 GMT
Former Car Leader Bozizé On Trial Over Crimes Against Humanity

[RFI] A UN-backed court in the the Central African Republic will on Tuesday begin the trial in absentia of former president François Bozizé, over crimes against humanity committed between 2009 and 2013.

Chad

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Comoros

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

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

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

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

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

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

Congo-Brazzaville

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:25:32 GMT
Congo Signs $500m Financing Deal With Badea for Infrastructure

[Daba Finance] The Republic of Congo signed 2 financing agreements totalling $500 million (282 billion XOF) with the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) in Brazzaville on May 27, 2026. The agreements were signed by Deputy Prime Minis...

Congo-Kinshasa

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 05:11:56 GMT
Kigali Questions UN Inquiry Methods On Eastern DR Congo

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

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

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:11:40 GMT
DR Congo Bans Mass Gatherings to Contain Ebola Outbreak

[allAfrica] Mass gatherings have been banned in the Democratic Republic of Congo capital, Kinshasa, and three other provinces, Tshopo, Haut-Uele and Bas-Uele, to halt the spread of Ebola.

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

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Djibouti

East Africa

Equatorial Guinea

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

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

Eritrea

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

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

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

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

Ethiopia

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.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:46:46 GMT
Ethiopia, Italy Sign €70 Million Concessional Budget Support Loan

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia and Italy have today signed a €70 million concessional budget support loan to be utilized for the third Development Policy Operation (DPO3), which will be aligned with financing to be obtained from the World Bank.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:31:16 GMT
Somali President Arrives in Ethiopia for Talks With PM Abiy

[Shabelle] Addis Ababa, June 29 -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa on Sunday for a working visit expected to focus on security, regional stability and strengthening bilateral ties, Somalia's presidency...

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:29:29 GMT
Ethiopia Nears Restructuring Deal With Bondholders

[Reporter] The Ministry of Finance announced today it has reached an agreement in principle with an Ad Hoc Committee representing investors behind its one-billion-dollar Eurobond.

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

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...

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:33:19 GMT
Barrow Promises to Cut Fuel Prices, Increases Salary

[The Point] During the inauguration of a state-of-the-art emergency treatment centre in Farato, President Adama Barrow announced that fuel prices will be reduced from 1 July 2026. He added that he would also increase salaries of civil servants across...

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:33:04 GMT
IDHC Strengthens Community Health Campaign With Surplus Support From Africmed

[The Point] The Initiative for Diabetes and Hypertension Control (IDHC) has received an additional supply of branded vests from Africmed International Hospitals Limited, reinforcing the strong partnership between the two institutions in the fight aga...

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:32:27 GMT
GFA Sets Record Straight After Minister's Attack On BB Dabo

[The Point] At the start of the rainy season, the GFA party published a press release highlighting the major failures of the Adama Barrow administration in the agricultural sector. In a subsequent appearance on QTV, the Minister of Agriculture, Demba...

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:31:05 GMT
Touray Unveils Sweeping Reform Agenda At Rally

[The Point] At a landmark rally on Saturday, former vice president Dr. Isatou Touray delivered a powerful keynote address outlining an ambitious reform agenda aimed at restoring public trust and accelerating national development.

Ghana

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 ...

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:55:13 GMT
Ghana High Commission Urges Citizens in South Africa to Stay Safe Ahead of Planned Protests

[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has advised Ghanaians living in South Africa to remain vigilant and take precautionary measures ahead of planned protest activities expected on June 30.

Guinea

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Guinea Bissau

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

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

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

[World Bank] STORY HIGHLIGHTS

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

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

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

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:28:26 GMT
Why Do Male Chimpanzees Throw Rocks At the Same Trees for More Than a Decade? We Travelled to Remote Guinea-Bissau to Find Out

[The Conversation Africa] Walking through the savanna-woodland landscape of Boé National Park, Guinea-Bissau, you might encounter a tree covered in gnarled scars, with an accumulation of rocks surrounding its base.

Kenya

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 07:29:40 GMT
Court Gives President Ruto 120 Days to Fix Gender Imbalance in Cabinet

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court has ruled that President William Ruto's Cabinet does not comply with the constitutional two-thirds gender principle and directed the Head of State to rectify the imbalance within 120 days.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:31:09 GMT
Utumishi Girls Academy Tragedy Suspects Due in Kibera Court

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Eight students from Utumishi Girls Academy are scheduled to appear before the Kibera Law Court for a mention before Justice Diana Kaveta.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:56:57 GMT
Cabinet Okays Kenya-U.S. Health Deal to Strengthen Disease Surveillance

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya and the United States are set to deepen cooperation in public health after the Cabinet approved a new bilateral health framework.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:52:07 GMT
High Court Upholds Ruto's Reappointment of Fired Cabinet Secretaries in Split Ruling

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- In a split decision, the High Court has upheld President William Ruto's controversial reappointment of Cabinet Secretaries dismissed during the 2024 Cabinet shake-up, ruling that their removal from office did not render them i...

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Kenya East African

Kenya Headlines

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:50:00 +0300
From blindfolds to handcuffs and starvation: How state abductees are tortured in secret safe houses

Sources within human rights organisations believe the victims were beaten with rubber batons and had their genitals squeezed.

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

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

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

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

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:39:56 +0300
Six protesters found dumped, tortured after arrest at Gen Z memorial march

Six protesters arrested during Gen Z anniversary protests found in different parts of Nairobi with signs of assault, KHRC says.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:14:36 +0300
IG Kanja faces jail for contempt over roadblocks during protests

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja risks a jail term if found guilty of deliberately defying High Court orders.

Kenya News

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

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

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:38:00 +0300
Giant python terrorises Kapseret village, residents want it relocated

The farmer says the farm had many wild rabbits which appear to have been exhausted by the python.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:56:12 +0300
Counties to receive Sh428 billion boost after MPs approve Revenue Bill

National Assembly passes County Allocation of Revenue Bill 2026, unlocking Sh428 billion equitable share for 47 counties in the 2026/27 financial year.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:05:00 +0300
Two killed in Gikomba market fire tragedy

Two people have been confirmed dead, several others injured and thousands of traders counting massive losses after one of the country's largest trading hubs was engulfed in flames on Sunday Morning.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:20:37 +0300
Senators grill Sakaja over pending bills, procurement gaps

The Senate Committee on Finance and Budget has intensified scrutiny on county governments over rising pending bills, procurement irregularities and failure to comply with reporting requirements.

Lesotho

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Liberia

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:38:38 GMT
Delta Air Lines Stops Cargo Flights from Liberia

[New Dawn] -Suspends All Cargo Flights Over Drug Trafficking Fears

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:39:37 GMT
Senator Kogar Demands Suspension of Security Chiefs Over Airport Cocaine Saga

[Liberian Investigator] Nimba County Senator Samuel Kogar wants Liberia's top security chiefs suspended and investigated over the interception of 19 kilograms of suspected cocaine at Roberts International Airport, saying the case exposed dangerous cr...

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:47:44 GMT
Rights Groups Raise Alarm Over Boakai's Suspension of INCHR Chair

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberia's human rights community and civil society organizations have expressed serious concerns over President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's decision to indefinitely suspend Independent National Commission on Human Rights (INCH...

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:31:58 GMT
Liberia House Orders Probe Into Retiree Tax Deductions and Severance Benefits

[Liberian Investigator] CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia -- The House of Representatives ordered a joint committee investigation Tuesday into the taxation of retirement and severance benefits, giving lawmakers one week to report after a hearing left conflictin...

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:54:58 GMT
Govt Reopens Cestos River Bridge for Independence Travel

[New Dawn] Monrovia, July 1, 2026 - The Government of Liberia has temporarily reopened the Cestos River Bridge in River Cess County to ease travel during the country's Independence Day celebrations and throughout the rainy season.

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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 05:11:52 GMT
Chilima Crash Investigation Highlights Systemic Lapses in Malawi's Chain of Responsibility

[Nyasa Times] The parliamentary inquiry into the June 10, 2024 military aircraft crash that killed Vice President Saulos Chilima and eight others continues to expose the distance between official account

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:11:57 GMT
Pressure Grows On Malawi to Deliver WASH Reforms Amid Funding Shortfalls

[Nyasa Times] Malawi's push to meet global water and sanitation targets by 2030 is facing mounting pressure, with senior officials and development partners warning that the country must accelerate reforms, strengthen accountability and find new ways ...

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:12:02 GMT
Malawi's University Fee Hikes - Warning Signs Policymakers Can't Ignore

[Nyasa Times] Malawi's public universities have quietly triggered one of the most consequential policy shifts of the year: a doubling of tuition fees for generic students, from K650,000 to K1.3 million.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:11:57 GMT
Immigration Services 'Sold to the Highest Bidder' - Ombudsman Exposes Rot, Bribery and Political Capture

[Nyasa Times] The Office of the Ombudsman has delivered a scathing indictment of Malawi's Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services, concluding that access to critical immigration services has effectively become a matter of who can pay the m...

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:55:48 GMT
Musina Swamped As Malawians Stuck At Border With Wrong Papers

[Scrolla] More than 150 buses are due at Beitbridge as the Durban repatriation site closes, with most of its 7,000 people already moved to Musina. Buses without proper travel certificates are being stopped at Beitbridge and sent to a truck stop, le...

Malawi Times

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:17:24 +0000
Seeking closure

About 18 people, including Mary Chilima—spouse to the late vice president Saulos Chilima—and former secretary to the Office of the President and Cabinet Colleen Zamba are this week bound to testify in the ongoing public inquiry into the June 10, ...

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:14:16 +0000
MSCE exams start today

By Deborah Madeya & Brenda Kayo: The Malawi National Examinations Board (Maneb) has started administering 2026 Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) examinations, with a total of 197,502 candidates expected to sit the tests. The figure r...

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:07:46 +0000
Silver go top

Silver Strikers climbed to the summit of the FDH Bank Premiership following a 3-0 victory over Red Lions at Silver Stadium in Lilongwe City Sunday. The Central Bankers have displaced Blue Eagles from the summit of the 16-member log table with 17 poin...

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:03:51 +0000
Malawi’s minerals rush: When economic promise runs against environmental, cultural concerns

ON THE ROAD—Oxpeckers journalist Mbauwo Chavula in Karonga district By Mbauwo Chavula When the Coal and Minerals Group (CMG) opened a mine at Kasantha in Karonga district in 2018, it made big promises. In meetings before the project broke ground, ...

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:49:45 +0000
Officials suspended over USAID project materials

By Mercy Matonga: Four months after workers at Malawi Institute of Education raised alarm over a potential abuse of a USAID-funded government project materials, three senior officials have been suspended. Their suspension follows a forensic audit whi...

Mali

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

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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

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:08:20 GMT
Mali. the Missing Structural Factor

[African Arguments] On 25 April 2026, Mali faced its most severe test in fourteen years. Coordinated JNIM and FLA attacks struck seven major population centres including Kati, Mopti, Gao, and Kidal, as documented in previous articles on African Argum...

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:21:03 GMT
Jailed for Calling a Fact a Fact in Mali

[HRW] Drop Charges, Release Detained Journalists

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:50:51 GMT
All of Africa Today - June 5, 2026

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Mauritania

Mauritius

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...

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:35:20 GMT
Ethiopian Airlines Opens New Growth Opportunities

[Mauritius Tourism] After several years of reduced visibility and limited connectivity, Mauritius is set to receive a significant boost. Traditionally, Russian travellers reached Mauritius via major Middle Eastern hubs, particularly Dubai and Riyadh,...

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:31:51 GMT
From the Golden Eye to the Golden Hour - Mauritius Strengthens Tourism Ties in London

[Mauritius Tourism] Strong demand for Mauritius carried into 2026, with tourism arrivals rising 6.8% in Q1 to 348,445 visitors, up from 326,389 a year earlier, signalling sustained momentum for the destination. Building on this growth, the Mauritius ...

Mozambique

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

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 03:32:03 GMT
Mozambique Journalists Face Killings and Silence As Repression Deepens

[RFI] Mozambique's journalists are facing growing pressure after years of killings, disappearances and attacks that have gone unpunished. Violence against reporters intensified after disputed 2024 elections, while a long-running system of intimidatio...

Namibia

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.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:59:13 GMT
Okauua Triumphs At Ndjiva Kauami Tournament

[New Era] Okauua Rovers from Otjinene won the inaugural Ndjiva Kauami Open football tournament staged at Bobby Sissing Stadium in the capital on Sunday. The honorary tournament attracted 16 football teams from various parts of the country.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:39:26 GMT
Kunene Address in Limbo

[Namibian] The fate of the Kunene region's state of the region address remains uncertain after governor Vipuaakuje Muharukua insisted he will proceed with the address on Tuesday despite the regional council announcing its postponement.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:59:53 GMT
Dts U/17 Gives Dama SA a Good 4-1 Hiding ....While Jafc Beat Kasaona FA 1-0

[New Era] Deutscher Turn und Sportverein (DTS) went all out this past weekend when they thrashed Dama Soccer Academy 4 - 1 at the Trustco football field in their group A encounter.

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

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:58:59 GMT
Lagos Submerged As Floods Sack Homes, Paralyse Traffic, Halts Businesses

[Vanguard] TORRENTIAL rainfall lasting over 12 hours, yesterday, submerged property and roads in Lagos, bringing normal commercial activities and vehicular movement to a halt.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:44:48 GMT
Repatriated Nigerians Warn Compatriots Against Migration to South Africa, Say Country Not Safe

[Leadership] Nigerians repatriated from South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks have warned their compatriots against migrating to the Southern African nation, describing it as unsafe for foreigners and a place where many Nigerians live in ...

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:51:14 GMT
Borno School Attack - Councillor Says 35 Students Still Missing

[Premium Times] The attack occurred as students were preparing to sit the ongoing National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:58:59 GMT
Borno School Attack - 37 Children Still Missing - Parents

[Vanguard] No fewer than 37 children are still missing, following an attack on Government Day Secondary School, in Lassa, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, on Monday, said some parents of the students.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:42:13 GMT
Justine Madugu - How Wafcon 2024 Success Changed My Life

[CAF] Winning the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) as head coach of the Super Falcons was the culmination of years of dedication and experience for Nigeria manager Justine Madugu. Having served in multiple coaching roles across different W...

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Nigeria National Mirror

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Nigeria The Nation

Nigeria The Will

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:02:37 +0000
Netflix Under Fire For AI-Generated Gene Wilder Voice In ‘Wonka’ Reality Series

July 1 (THEWILL) — Netflix is facing backlash for using an AI-generated version of Gene Wilder’s voice in the first trailer for “Wonka’s The Golden Ticket”, a new reality competition inspired by Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the...

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:15 +0000
After 700 Petitions, APC Drops Suswam, Elegbeleye, 23 Other NASS Candidates From INEC List

July 1 (THEWILL) — The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dropped former Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswam, former House of Representatives member, Gbenga Elegbeleye, and 23 other National Assembly candid...

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:54:50 +0000
Ebonyi Govt Attracted ₦5bn To Mining Communities, Scholarships To Over 100 Students – Onyia

July 1 (THEWILL) — The outgoing Ebonyi State Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development, Mr Chidi Emmanuel Onyia, has revealed that the state secured over ₦5 billion in Community Development Agreement (CDA) projects and compensation packages for...

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:11:05 +0000
FG Targets ₦2.5trn Independent Revenue In 2026 To Strengthen Public Finances

July 1 (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has set a target of generating ₦2.5 trillion in independent revenue in 2026 as part of efforts to improve fiscal discipline, curb revenue leakages and strengthen non-oil revenue generation. The Acting Exe...

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:07:59 +0000
Lagos Flood: TCN Declares Force Majeure As Flooding Knocks Out Oworonshoki, Lekki Transmission Substations

July 1 (THEWILL) — The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has declared force majeure on the Oworonshoki 132/33kV and Lekki 330/132kV transmission substations following severe flooding caused by persistent rainfall in Lagos, warning that the deve...

Rwanda

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 04:44:45 GMT
Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission Remains Below 2%

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

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

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

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:55:00 GMT
Pfunda Tea Company, Farmers Honour Genocide Victims, Reaffirm Support for Survivors

Senegal

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

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.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:05:12 GMT
Senegal Opens Door to Debt Renegotiation Amid New IMF Talks

[Daba Finance] Senegal has opened the door to talks with creditors after 2 years of insisting it would repay its debt in full, marking a shift as the country seeks a new deal with the International Monetary Fund.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:15:45 GMT
Senegal Leads in Fighting Financial Crime

[U.S. Embassy Dakar] Nine distinguished Senegalese legal professionals completed rigorous training at the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) in Gaborone.

Seychelles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sierra Leone

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:32:15 GMT
Police Enter Newsroom Seeking Editor Over Alleged Cocaine Report

[MFWA] On 1 June 2026, Police in Freetown went to the offices of the newspaper Voice of Salone and demanded that its editor, David Johnson, report to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to give a statement about an investigative report titled...

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

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:23:57 GMT
Somalia Says Turkish F-16 Airstrike Kills 35 Al-Shabab Fighters

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's military, backed by Turkish forces, carried out airstrikes using F-16 fighter jets on Tuesday targeting al-Shabab positions in the Godey area of the Lower Shabelle region, the Ministry of Defence said.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:23:34 GMT
African Union, EU Discuss Support for Somalia Security Mission Amid Visa Tensions

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The head of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) held talks on Tuesday with senior European Union officials on strengthening support for the mission and Somalia's security sector, amid diplom...

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:42:36 GMT
Somalia Chairs Meeting of African Ambassadors in Cairo to Strengthen Continental Cooperation

[Shabelle] Cairo -- Somalia chaired the regular meeting of the Group of African Ambassadors in Cairo on Tuesday, with diplomats discussing ways to strengthen continental cooperation and deepen diplomatic coordination among African nations.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:24:40 GMT
Somali Embassy Urges Calm As South Africa Braces for Anti-Immigrant Protests

[Shabelle] Johannesburg -- Somalia's embassy in South Africa has urged Somali nationals to remain calm and rely only on official information amid growing concerns over anti-immigrant protests planned across the country.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:07:10 GMT
Saudi Arabia Executes Three Somali Nationals Convicted of Hashish Smuggling

[Shabelle] Riyadh -- Saudi Arabia has on Sunday executed three Somali nationals convicted of smuggling hashish into the kingdom, the Interior Ministry said, as the Gulf state continues to carry out capital punishment for drug-related offences despite...

South Africa AllAfrica

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:59:58 GMT
One Dead, 11 Hurt in Limpopo Border Bus Crash - South African News Briefs - July 1, 2026

[allAfrica]

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:44:48 GMT
Repatriated Nigerians Warn Compatriots Against Migration to South Africa, Say Country Not Safe

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:55:25 GMT
Thousands March Against Illegal Immigration Across South Africa

[GroundUp] Large crowds in Gauteng and KZN, with reports of looting and violence

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:56:20 GMT
21-Year Court Battle Over TB in Prisons Ends in R1-Million Payout

[GroundUp] Most of the payout is interest calculated from when state's liability for TB contraction in prisons was established in 2012

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:55:12 GMT
Soweto Traders Vanish As Nation Marches Against Illegal Immigration

[Scrolla] Traders at Sizwe Shopping Centre and Protea Gardens Mall did not open their stalls on Tuesday, with no incidents reported in the area. One fruit and vegetable seller said fewer competing stalls meant better sales for her on the day.

South Africa Business Day

South Africa Independent

South Africa Mail & Guardian

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:34:38 GMT
Senona and Matjeng latest casualties of Madlanga Commission

The Madlanga Commission has led to significant changes within the South African Police Service (SAPS), with KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Major General Lesetja Senona resigning amid drug theft allegations and Brigadier Rachel Matjeng dismissed for miscond...

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:31:31 GMT
Controversial Dina Pule returns to cabinet as Steenhuisen is officially demoted

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a significant Cabinet reshuffle, bringing back former Communications Minister Dina Pule as the new Minister of Social Development. This move, part of broader changes following discussions with the Democratic Al...

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:01:06 GMT
30 June demonstrations conclude relatively peacefully

Anti-illegal immigration demonstrations across South Africa, including Durban, Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Cape Town, proceeded largely peacefully, despite fears of violence. A strong police presence and a shift in SAPS's crowd control strategy were ...

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:57:11 GMT
Samsung Delivers Another Successful “Solve For Tomorrow” Design Thinking Workshops for 2026 with South Africa’s Public School Learners

Samsung successfully conducted its 2026 Solve for Tomorrow (SFT) Design Thinking Workshops across South Africa, engaging public school learners in human-centric problem-solving. These workshops, a critical stage of the STEM-based competition, aim to ...

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:04:48 GMT
14-year-old among those arrested as KZN police crack down on criminal acts during anti-ilegal immigration demonstrations

KwaZulu-Natal police have arrested five youths, aged 14 to 27, for allegedly looting a tuckshop in Woody Glen during nationwide protests against unregulated immigration. KZN Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has condemned criminal acts, vowing a zero-tolerance...

South Africa News 24

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

South Africa News 24

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

South Africa Sowetan Live

South Africa Times Live

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

South Sudan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[New Times] June 24

South Sudan Nation

Southern Africa

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

[allAfrica] Senegal Trims Presidential Powers in Controversial Vote

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:59:58 GMT
South Africa: One Dead, 11 Hurt in Limpopo Border Bus Crash - South African News Briefs - July 1, 2026

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Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:11:58 GMT
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa One Step From Extending Term As Parliament Passes Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 Again

[New Zimbabwe] PARLIAMENT has passed the Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 for a second time after the National Assembly adopted amendments proposed by the Senate, paving the way for President Emmerson Mnangagwa's assent.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:11:52 GMT
Malawi: Chilima Crash Investigation Highlights Systemic Lapses in Malawi's Chain of Responsibility

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:44:48 GMT
Nigeria: Repatriated Nigerians Warn Compatriots Against Migration to South Africa, Say Country Not Safe

Sudan

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:44:44 GMT
UN Relief Chief Sounds Alarm Over Escalating Violence in Sudan's North Kordofan

[OCHA] Statement on Sudan by Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:11:59 GMT
Armed Forces Continue Precision Operations Across Multiple Combat Fronts

[SNA] KHARTOUM, June 30, 2026 (SUNA) -- The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and supporting forces have continued carrying out precision operations across multiple combat fronts. Between June 15, 2026, and the present, they have achieved a series of battl...

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:23:24 GMT
Sudan Army and Allied Forces Claim Gains in Blue Nile and Darfur

[Dabanga] The Joint Force, aligned with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), announced on Monday that it had captured the strategic Chadian border town of Kolbus locality in West Darfur state after clashes with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF)...

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

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Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:46:47 GMT
How the UAE Is Fuelling the RSF Through Libya

[Ayin Network] A sprawling, covert network of military bases, complex logistics, and weapons trafficking routes operating out of eastern Libya has been exposed as a central artery sustaining the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the ongoing war in Sudan...

Swaziland

Swaziland Times

Tanzania

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:52:05 GMT
Tanzania, Dangote Group Explore Multi-Billion-Dollar Investment in Infrastructure, Energy, Fertiliser

[This Day] President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania has held high level talks with President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, on a major expansion of the Group's investments in Tanzania, with discussions focusing on ...

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:28:18 GMT
Zfda Destroys 82 Tonnes of Unfit Food Product

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- THE Zanzibar Food, Drugs and Cosmetics Agency (ZFDA) has destroyed 82 tonnes of food products deemed unfit for human consumption in a move aimed at safeguarding public health and strengthening food safety standards in the Isl...

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

[allAfrica] Senegal Trims Presidential Powers in Controversial Vote

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:12:00 GMT
Besigye Accuses State of Intimidation After Court Declines to Halt Trial

[Nile Post] KAMPALA -- Detained opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye has accused the State of undermining his right to a fair trial by allegedly intimidating members of his legal team, following a High Court decision declining to halt the proceedi...

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:12:00 GMT
Opposition Raises Alarm Over Abductions, Media Closures

[Nile Post] The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi, has accused the government of undermining the rule of law through alleged abductions, prolonged detentions without trial and the closure of media houses, warning that such action...

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:11:52 GMT
Museveni Sacks Top Works Ministry Officials

[Nile Post] At least four senior technocrats at the Ministry of Works and Transport have been removed from office as President Museveni escalates internal accountability measures over persistent complaints about deteriorating road infrastructure.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:55:15 GMT
Govt Paid Shs3.1 Billion Over Illegal Closure of Daily Monitor in 2013

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The government paid approximately 3.1 billion Shillings to Daily Monitor in 2025, more than a decade after security agencies illegally shut down the newspaper and its sister media outlets in one of Uganda's most sig...

Uganda Daily Monitor

West Africa

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

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

[allAfrica] Senegal Trims Presidential Powers in Controversial Vote

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:39:22 GMT
Cote d'Ivoire: Côte d'Ivoire Exit World Cup With Pride After Historic Run - Amad Diallo

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:38:38 GMT
Liberia: Delta Air Lines Stops Cargo Flights from Liberia

[New Dawn] -Suspends All Cargo Flights Over Drug Trafficking Fears

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:58:59 GMT
Nigeria: Lagos Submerged As Floods Sack Homes, Paralyse Traffic, Halts Businesses

[Vanguard] TORRENTIAL rainfall lasting over 12 hours, yesterday, submerged property and roads in Lagos, bringing normal commercial activities and vehicular movement to a halt.

Zambia

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]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Zimbabwe

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 05:11:58 GMT
Mnangagwa One Step From Extending Term As Parliament Passes Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 Again

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:08:33 GMT
AMH Editor Zaba Removed From Remand As State Withdraws Charges

[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe Independent editor Faith Zaba and her employer, Alpha Media Holdings (AMH), were removed from remand after the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) withdrew criminal charges against them before plea, bringing the prosecution t...

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:56:35 GMT
Mnangagwa Pays Tribute to Father Zimbabwe On 27th Death Anniversary

[263Chat] President Emmerson Mnangagwa has paid tribute to the late Vice President and national hero Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo describing him as a selfless patriot whose contribution to Zimbabwe's liberation, unity and nation-building continues to insp...

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:08:33 GMT
Zimbabwe Moves to Digitise Mining Claims Under New Cadastre System

[New Zimbabwe] ZIMBABWE is pressing ahead with plans to establish a transparent digital register of all mining claims across the country as part of efforts to strengthen governance and attract fresh investment into the mining sector.

Zimbabwe Herald

Zimbabwe Mail

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:54:49 +0000
Ford rehires human engineers after AI fails to match quality checks

Ford says it has hired back some human engineers after AI failed to match their skills and experience. In a bid to reap the benefits of the tech, which developers claim can cut costs and boost productivity, the US carmaker adopted it across some part...

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:11:44 +0000
Proplastics Accelerates Regional Expansion as Export Sales Surge 139%

HARARE – Zimbabwean plastic piping manufacturer Proplastics Limited significantly expanded its regional footprint during the first five months of 2026, with export sales soaring 139 percent as the company strengthened its position in regional marke...

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:50:15 +0000
Zimbabwe’s Property Market Enters New Era as Investors Shift Focus Beyond Land Speculation

HARARE – Zimbabwe’s property market is undergoing a significant transformation, with 2026 marking a decisive shift away from the long-held investment strategy of simply acquiring land and waiting for prices to appreciate. For decades, the cou...

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:41:30 +0000
South Africa deploys police for widespread protests by groups opposing illegal immigration

JOHANNESBURG — Thousands of demonstrators gathered in parts of South Africa to rally against illegal immigration on Tuesday, which some protest groups set as a deadline for the departure of all illegal migrants from the country. South African group...

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:34:54 +0000
Immigrants are leaving South Africa as protests grow over illegal migration. Here’s what to know

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Thousands of people gathered Tuesday in various parts of South Africa to hold the biggest demonstrations against illegal migration since anti-migrant violence broke out in 2008, killing more than 60 people. Many African im...

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