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Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:41:23 GMTAfrica: All of Africa Today - June 8, 2026
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South Africa: Search Continues for Man Swept Off Addo Bridge - South African News Briefs - June 8, 2026
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Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:31:36 GMT
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Ranked Among Worst Labour Rights Violators, Placed On 'Watch List'
[New Zimbabwe] The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has released the 13th edition of the global rights index, the only comprehensive, global annual survey of the violation of workers' rights and has placed Zimbabwe on the 'watch list'.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:21:26 GMT
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Election Results Will Likely Confirm Status Quo
[DW] Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party is set for a decisive election win when results are announced. The election was marked by security challenges, a divided opposition and the exclusion of entire regions from voting.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:19:03 GMT
Nigeria: 360 People Freed from Boko Haram Mountain Hideout
[DW] Nigeria's army said Boko Haram militants took the hostages from different communities. Kidnappings have become a growing security concern across the West African country.
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Benin
Sat, 30 May 2026 11:27:44 GMTBenin Teaching How It Should Be Done Without Coups!
[allAfrica] In a region that has, over the last decade, become increasingly associated with military coups, political upheaval, and interrupted democratic processes, Benin has quietly demonstrated a different path. It is a path built on economic refo...
Mon, 25 May 2026 10:29:05 GMT
Wadagni Wastes No Time Forming New Benin Government After Landslide Win
[RFI] After winning Benin's presidential election by a landslide, Romuald Wadagni unveiled a new, 24-member government just hours after his inauguration on Sunday.
Tue, 26 May 2026 05:01:41 GMT
Sahel - Gulf of Benin Countries in Terrorist Crosshairs
[Centre 4s] Ahmedou Ould Abdallah President Centre4s
Mon, 25 May 2026 15:14:47 GMT
VP Shettima Pushes Deeper Nigeria-Benin Ties At President Wadagni's Inauguration
[State Department] Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and a deeper strategic partnership with the Republic of Benin to sustain economic and democratic gains in the region.
Mon, 25 May 2026 15:11:40 GMT
VP Shettima Arrives in Cotonou for Benin Republic President's Inauguration
[State Department] Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Cotonou, the Benin Republic capital, ahead of the inauguration of Romuald Wadagni as the President of the Republic of Benin.
Botswana
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:47:56 GMT'Court Rulings Matter, but It's Sustained Civic Action That Turns Them Into Real Protection'
[IPS] CIVICUS discusses Botswana's decriminalisation of same-sex relations with Faith Gunda, a Botswana-based law student and human rights defender, a member of the CIVICUS Protest Lab and co-founder of Sisterhood Chain International, a solidarity in...
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:49:50 GMT
Speaker Implores Parliament to Drive Reforms
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana's 13th parliament has been challenged to rise to the historic responsibility of deepening democracy, restoring public trust in institutions and steering the country towards economic transformation amid mount...
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:30:19 GMT
Rising Costs Hit Informal Traders
[Botswana Daily News] Francistown -- As inflation continues to push up the costs of goods and services, informal traders in Francistown say they are a facing increasing pressure in keeping their businesses afloat.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:49:37 GMT
Thaga Urges Council to Diversify Revenue Streams
[Botswana Daily News] Serowe -- Serowe District Council chairperson, Mr Atameleng Thaga has urged fellow councilors and council officers to find alternative revenue streams to counter the unique challenges posed by a weak revenue base. Officially ope...
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:49:21 GMT
Tlokweng Council Rejects Township Upgrade Proposal
[Botswana Daily News] Tlokweng -- Tlokweng District councillors have unanimously rejected a proposal by government to upgrade their village to a township.
Burkina Faso
Wed, 27 May 2026 15:20:09 GMTBurkina Faso's Largest Student Union Suspended for Criticizing Junta
[HRW] Prosecutor Investigates Authors of Statement as Crackdown on Dissent Deepens
Wed, 27 May 2026 10:32:34 GMT
No Evidence Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traoré Accused Kenyan and French Presidents of Plotting to Assassinate Him
[Africa Check] No evidence Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traoré accused Kenyan and French presidents of plotting to assassinate him
Mon, 25 May 2026 07:01:58 GMT
All of Africa Today - May 25, 2026
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Tue, 26 May 2026 05:01:43 GMT
Former NORCAP Expert New Head of Burkina Faso National Met Agency
[Norwegian Refugee Council] The Burkina Faso National Meteorological Agency (ANAM) has appointed former NORCAP expert Dr. Mariam Tidiga as its first female General Director, marking a significant step towards gender inclusivity in climate leadership.
Burundi
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:27:22 GMTAngola 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.
Fri, 29 May 2026 04:02:28 GMT
Burundian Diplomat Speaks Out On Anti-Tutsi Discrimination
[New Times] A Burundian diplomat has acknowledged that discrimination against Tutsi communities still exists in Burundi.
Wed, 27 May 2026 15:19:35 GMT
How Extremists Used Ndadaye's Death to Fuel 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi
[New Times] The death of Burundian President Melchior Ndadaye on October 21, 1993, was used by Hutu extremists in Rwanda as a powerful propaganda tool to justify the dehumanisation of the Tutsi and the planning of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi....
Tue, 19 May 2026 11:42:10 GMT
Cardinal Tagle in Burundi - a Homily On Communion and Prayer for the 75th Anniversary of the St. Peter Claver Seminary
[Agenzia Fides] Bujumbura -- Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, Section for First Evangelization and New Particular Churches, visited Burundi on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The Filipino Cardinal was warmly recei...
Mon, 11 May 2026 08:30:18 GMT
Burundi, South Sudan Ruling Party Leaders Arrive Ahead of Museveni Inauguration
[Nile Post] Senior leaders of ruling parties in Burundi and South Sudan this evening arrived at Entebbe International Airport ahead of President Museveni's seventh inauguration slated for Tuesday.
Cameroon
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:43:27 GMTArmy Contains Cameroonian Troops' Incursion in C'river Border Community
[Vanguard] ...incursion emanated from levy collections
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:46:45 GMT
Billions Lost As Secret Financial Networks Fuel Forest Destruction in Brazil and Cameroon
[IPS] Srinagar, India -- A new report has found that billions of dollars linked to illegal deforestation are flowing through global supply chains, with secrecy around land ownership and company records helping timber, soy, and beef products enter int...
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:26:40 GMT
Alucam Cameroon Returns to Profit in 2025 After Record 23.8b Xof Loss
[Daba Finance] Cameroon Aluminum Company (Alucam), the country's sole primary aluminum producer founded in 1957, returned to profit in 2025 with a net income of 279.3 million XOF, reversing a record loss of 23.8 billion XOF in 2024. EBITDA swung from...
Wed, 27 May 2026 10:57:55 GMT
Cameroon Envoy Calls for Unity, Stronger Liberia Relations
[Liberian Observer] The Embassy of Cameroon in Liberia has celebrated Cameroon's 54th National Day in Monrovia with strong calls for unity, African solidarity, and deeper bilateral cooperation between Liberia and Cameroon in areas including trade, di...
Mon, 25 May 2026 04:31:19 GMT
Govt to Expand Deep Blue Project to Bakassi, Other Vulnerable Maritime Corridors
[This Day] The federal government has announced plans to expand the Deep Blue Project to vulnerable coastal and maritime corridors across the country, including the sensitive Bakassi axis, as part of efforts to further strengthen Nigeria's maritime s...
Cape Verde
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:31:35 GMTCape Verde Ready to Make History With a First Appearance On Football's Biggest Stage
[CAF] Cape Verde are preparing for the most significant moment in their football history after qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time.
Fri, 22 May 2026 17:01:33 GMT
Namibia Scores Football Agent Tips in Cape Verde
[Namibian] Namibia was represented at the African Football Agents Conference in Cape Verde to discuss governance, player welfare and the implementation of continental football regulations.
Mon, 11 May 2026 06:15:25 GMT
How an SA Team of Scientists Hunted a Rare Hantavirus Strain
[Daily Maverick] South African medical scientists have, just like with Covid-19, once again done the country proud by working fast and efficiently to discover the cause of death and illness on a stricken cruise ship.
Central Africa
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:40:56 GMTAfrica: FIFA World Cup - Why an African Nation Could Lift the 2026 Trophy
[New Times] The Léopards, DR Congo's national football team, endured a painful campaign at the 1974 FIFA World Cup in West Germany. Their Yugoslav coach, Blagoje Vidinić, had earned praise for leading the squad to victory at the 197...
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:06:51 GMT
Rwanda: Govt Reduces 1.5 Million Tonnes of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
[New Times] Efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions have cut 1.5 million tonnes of carbon emissions, equivalent to 36 per cent of the 4.4 million-tonne reduction target set for 2030 under the national climate action plan, according to the Rwanda E...
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:06:51 GMT
Rwanda: 'Don't You Remember Me?' - the Gaslighting Trick Scammers Use
[New Times] It is almost instinctive that when someone approaches you with a warm smile, you assume you know them. You smile back, exchange greetings, and search your memory for a name or face that fits, yet a sense of uncertainty remains.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:06:51 GMT
Rwanda: MPs Raise Concerns Over Urban Farming, Insurance Gaps
[New Times] Members of Parliament have urged the City of Kigali to accelerate efforts to promote urban agriculture, citing its potential to boost food security and increase agricultural production in the capital.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:06:51 GMT
Rwanda: Rwandan Voice Actor Nyirabagande 'Langwida' Dies
[New Times] Nyirabagande Drocelle Fridaus, widely known by her stage name "Langwida" in the long-running Radio Rwanda drama "Urunana," has died after an illness.
Central African Republic
Mon, 18 May 2026 11:39:41 GMTRwandan Peacekeepers Support Sports, Clean-Up Activities
[New Times] Rwandan peacekeepers serving under United Nations missions in the Central African Republic (CAR) and South Sudan have carried out a series of community activities, including donating sports and scholastic materials and participating in cl...
Sun, 10 May 2026 20:03:10 GMT
Central African Republic - Funding Cuts Put Humanitarian Support At Risk
[UN News] The Central African Republic (CAR) is making progress towards stability and security but major aid budget cuts threaten humanitarian operations there, a senior official with the UN aid coordination office OCHA said on Friday in New York.
Chad
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:36:15 GMTChad 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.
Thu, 28 May 2026 12:06:14 GMT
Crackdown On Chad's Opposition Threatens a Return to One-Party Rule
[ISS] Rather than learning from Chad's history of coups and deadly conflicts, current leaders seem determined to repeat the cycle.
Fri, 22 May 2026 04:29:28 GMT
Sudan, Chad Discuss Strengthening Cross-Border Health Cooperation
[SNA] GENEVA, May 21, 2026 (SUNA) - Federal Minister of Health Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim met with Chad's Minister of Public Health and Prevention, Dr. Abdelmadjid Abderahim, on the sidelines of the 79th session of the World Health Assembly in Geneva, i...
Wed, 20 May 2026 04:36:11 GMT
From Refugee to Red Carpet, the Remarkable Journey of Amine Benrachid
[RFI] Amine Benrachid arrived in France with nothing but the clothes on his back, having crossed the Mediterranean on a rubber dinghy and walked across the border on foot. Today, the Chadian-South Sudanese actor is sitting on the jury of the Citizens...
Mon, 18 May 2026 10:23:58 GMT
EU, French Devt Agency Meet to Strengthen Economy in Lake Chad Basin
[Leadership] The European Union (EU), the French Development Agency (AFD) and their partners have intensified efforts to strengthen resilience, economic recovery and regional coordination across the Lake Chad Basin through the Inclusive Economic and ...
Comoros
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:53:18 GMTAmavubi 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.
Thu, 14 May 2026 07:58:03 GMT
Rwanda Confirms Tanzania, Comoros Friendlies During Camp in Morocco
[New Times] Rwanda will face Tanzania and Comoros in international friendly matches during the June FIFA international window, according to Rwanda FA Secretary General Bonnie Mugabe.
Congo-Brazzaville
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:04:12 GMTAfrica/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...
Sat, 30 May 2026 13:43:10 GMT
Moody's Raises Congo Republic Outlook On Debt Refinancing
[Daba Finance] Moody's Ratings raised the Republic of Congo's outlook to positive from stable after the country returned to international capital markets and reduced near-term debt refinancing risks.
Wed, 27 May 2026 06:59:24 GMT
All of Africa Today - May 27, 2026
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Fri, 29 May 2026 04:05:43 GMT
Somalia Finance Minister Meets AfDB President At Brazzaville Annual Meetings
[Shabelle] Brazzaville -- Somalia's Finance Minister, Biixi Imaan Egeh, held talks on Thursday with African Development Bank President Dr. Sidi Ould Tah on the sidelines of the bank's annual meetings in Brazzaville, focusing on Somalia's economic ref...
Congo-Kinshasa
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:54:38 GMTIn DRC Displacement Camp, Ebola Warnings Meet Dry Taps, Crowded Shelters
[Independent (Kampala)] Kinshasa, DRC -- At the Kigonze camp for displaced people on the outskirts of Bunia, the capital of Ituri Province in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the daily struggle against Ebola begins with something as ba...
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:39:24 GMT
Ebola Outbreak Spreads in DR Congo As Misinformation Hampers Response
[RFI] Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have launched an online campaign to tackle growing mistrust surrounding a deadly Ebola outbreak. The World Health Organization (WHO) says misinformation is hampering efforts to contain the haemorr...
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:01:21 GMT
DR Congo - Ebola Spreads As Agencies Brace for Child Victims
[UN News] The deadly Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is continuing to spread with a spike in child infections an increasingly likely scenario in the days ahead, UN agencies said on Friday.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:22:28 GMT
All of Africa Today - June 12, 2026
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Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:29:09 GMT
Rwanda Rejects HRW Allegations in 'Selective' DR Congo Report
[New Times] The Rwandan government has dismissed allegations contained in a new Human Rights Watch (HRW) report, accusing the organization of selective scrutiny that downplays abuses by Congolese forces and their allies while targeting Rwanda and the...
Djibouti
Wed, 20 May 2026 15:18:52 GMTSomalia PM Receives New Djibouti Ambassador, Pledges to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Wednesday received Djibouti's newly appointed ambassador to Somalia, OPM's statement said.
Mon, 11 May 2026 06:15:18 GMT
Tanzania Hails Elected Djibouti President, Wishes Him Success in Serving His People
[Daily News] Djibouti -- THE Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, represented Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan at the inauguration ceremony of Djibouti President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, held at the...
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Equatorial Guinea
Wed, 20 May 2026 05:29:09 GMTZimbabwe Drawn With DR Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Sierra Leone in 2027 Afcon Qualifiers
[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe's senior men's national football team has been drawn in Group E of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, following the official draw conducted by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) this afternoon.
Fri, 15 May 2026 10:33:48 GMT
Appointment of Bishop of Bata
[Agenzia Fides] Vatican City -- The Holy Father, Leo XIV, has appointed Bishop Miguel Angel Nguema Bee Etete, S.D.B., currently Apostolic Administrator of the same See and Bishop of the Diocese of Ebebiyin, as Bishop of the Diocese of Bata.
Fri, 08 May 2026 12:09:12 GMT
Tinubu, Nass Urged to Ratify Malabo Protocol to Strengthen Fight Against Terrorism, Others
[This Day] Abuja -- President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly have been urged to sign into law the Malabo Protocol to strengthen the country's fight against all forms of violent crimes, including terrorism and drug trafficking, that are current...
Eritrea
Wed, 27 May 2026 15:20:40 GMTEritrea - the Long Road to Independence (Part III& Final)
[Shabait] Introductory note: This is the final installment in a three-part series examining Eritrea's long and arduous struggle for self-determination. While Part I explored the foundations of Eritrea's colonial experience and the international decis...
Mon, 25 May 2026 11:09:26 GMT
Statement of the Chairperson of the AU Commission On the Occasion of the 35th Independence Anniversary of the State of Eritrea
[African Union] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, extends his congratulations to the Government and people of the State of Eritrea on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the country's Independence Day.
Fri, 22 May 2026 13:57:12 GMT
Arteries of Progress - Eritrea's Transport and Communications Sectors Drive National Development
[Shabait] (Paraphrased Report from extensive local media interview with Mr. Tesfaselassie Berhane, the Minister of Transport and Communications)
Fri, 22 May 2026 11:17:34 GMT
Eritrea's Agricultural Development Over the Past 35 Years - Scientific Research and Laboratory Excellence Strengthening National Food and Nutrition Security (Part III)
[Shabait] Over the past 35 years of independence, Eritrea has made remarkable progress in transforming its agricultural sector through sustained investment in scientific research, technological innovation, and modern laboratory services. At the heart...
Fri, 22 May 2026 11:17:06 GMT
From the Annals of History
[Shabait] Eritrea: the Long Road to Independence (part II)
Ethiopia
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:41:23 GMTAll of Africa Today - June 8, 2026
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Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:21:26 GMT
Ethiopia's Election Results Will Likely Confirm Status Quo
[DW] Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party is set for a decisive election win when results are announced. The election was marked by security challenges, a divided opposition and the exclusion of entire regions from voting.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:13:56 GMT
Ethiopia Takes Part in 11th BRICS Foreign Policy Dialogue in New Delhi, MFA Says
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has announced that the country took part in the 11th BRICS Foreign Policy Dialogue held in New Delhi under India's BRICS Chairship.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:28:25 GMT
National Election Board Says Most Constituencies Declared Election Results
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Out of the targeted 1,138 constituencies, about 825 constituencies have declared election results, according to the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE).
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:25:40 GMT
Ethiopia Appoints Lemlem Fiseha As Ambassador to African Union
[Reporter] Ethiopia has appointed Ambassador Lemlem Fiseha Minale as its new permanent representative to the African Union (AU), replacing Ambassador Hirut Zemene, who completed a two-year tenure in the role.
Gabon
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:25:06 GMTafg 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...
Fri, 15 May 2026 11:32:05 GMT
African Union to Convene the Chairperson's 17th High-Level Retreat On the Promotion of Peace, Security and Stability in Africa in Libreville, Gabon
[African Union] The African Union Commission will convene the Chairperson's 17th High-Level Retreat on the Promotion of Peace, Security and Stability in Africa from 21 to 22 May 2026 in Libreville, Republic of Gabon.
Fri, 15 May 2026 16:41:28 GMT
Museveni, Gabon's Nguema Discuss Industrialisation and African Self-Reliance
[Nile Post] President Museveni has hosted President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon at State House, Entebbe.
Gambia
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:35:15 GMTIMF Set to Disburse $8.5m to Gambia
[The Point] An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Ms. Eva Jenkner, held discussions in Banjul from April 22-May 6, 2026, and via remotely thereafter, under the 2026 Article IV Consultation.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:35:14 GMT
Gambian-US Citizens Urged to Pay Child Support Duties
[The Point] The Embassy of The Republic of The Gambia in Washington D.C. wishes to draw the attention of all Gambians who are United States citizens, whether residing in the United States or in The Gambia to their obligations regarding outstanding ch...
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:50:24 GMT
GALA Threatens Nationwide Protest If NAWEK Fails to Stabilize Electricity By Mid-June
[The Point] The Gambia Against Looted Assets (GALA) has warned that it will mobilise citizens across the country for a nationwide protest on June 19 if electricity supply does not improve significantly by mid-June, raising the stakes in the ongoing p...
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:21:45 GMT
Gunjur Sports Committee Embraces Maiden Award Night
[The Point] Gunjur Sports Committee (GSC) on Saturday held its first-ever Award Night ceremony at the Le Beatoure Night Club.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:21:28 GMT
Why Women Still Locked Out of Leadership in Gambian Newsrooms
[The Point] Women are present in newsrooms across the country on air, behind cameras, in print, and in digital platforms. They hold diplomas, degrees, years of experience, and in many cases, the ambition and skill to lead. Some have spent over a deca...
Ghana
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:29:39 GMTGhanaians Pack Up and Leave As Fears Spread
[Scrolla] More Ghanaian nationals are heading home as fear spreads through migrant communities across South Africa.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:03:43 GMT
Ghana Wants Learner-Centred Classrooms - but Many Teachers Still Favour Old Methods
[The Conversation Africa] Across Africa, countries are redesigning school curricula to prepare children for the demands of the 21st century. These reforms aim to nurture creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and problem-solving rather than rot...
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:46:04 GMT
The Journey of Abdul Latif Wunzalgu, a Rising Starlet
[Ghanaian Times] At an age when many are yearning for their breakthrough, Abdul Latif Wunzalgu has already had a glimpse of what the future could hold.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:45:29 GMT
67 Forklift, Mobile Crane, Excavator Operators Graduate From Regional Maritime University.
[Ghanaian Times] Sixty Seven youth who underwent training to operate forklift, mobile crane and excavator on Wednesday graduated from the Regional Maritime University in Accra under the theme: 'Skilled Youth for Accelerated Development.'
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:43:49 GMT
Omnibsic Partners 2 Orgs to Launch Plastic Recovery Initiative in Schools
[Ghanaian Times] A project aimed at promoting responsible plastic waste management and environmental sustainability among students in selected senior high schools in Accra has been launched.
Guinea
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:15:11 GMTNimba Lawmaker Says Talks Ongoing to Secure Withdrawal of Guinean Troops
[Liberian Observer] Nyahn G. Flomo has assured citizens that the ongoing border dispute between Liberia and Guinea will be resolved through diplomatic means, emphasizing that the country's sovereignty remains non-negotiable.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:48:28 GMT
Nimbaians Panic As Guinean Army Chief Enters Ganta
[Liberian Observer] What authorities describe as a routine, "friendly" military engagement has instead stirred unease among residents of Nimba County, especially those in Ganta, as residents grapple with growing fears linked to the ongoing Liberia-Gu...
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:50:27 GMT
Bishop Kortu Brown Urges Inclusion of Ex-President Sirleaf in Liberia-Guinea Border Mediation, Warns Handling of Crisis Will Define Boakai-Koung Administration
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The former President of the Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) Bishop Kortu Brown has described as an "hour of temptation" for the Unity Party (UP) led-government of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai the huge presence of Guin...
Guinea Bissau
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:28:26 GMTWhy 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.
Wed, 20 May 2026 07:28:32 GMT
Afcon 2027 Qualifiers - Super Eagles to Face Madagascar, Tanzania, G-Bissau
[Leadership] Nigeria's quest to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations received a major boost yesterday after the Super Eagles were drawn against familiar foes Madagascar, Tanzania and Guinea-Bissau in the qualifying series for the continental to...
Wed, 20 May 2026 05:10:22 GMT
Super Eagles Up Against Madagascar, Tanzania, Guinea Bissau
[This Day] Nigeria's Super Eagles have been paired in Group L with familiar foes and joint-hosts Tanzania, Madagascar and Guinea Bissau in the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals to be jointly-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
Kenya
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:17:03 GMTRuto Defends Fuel Prices Strategy Amid Geopolitical Oil Market Pressures
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has reaffirmed his commitment to stabilising fuel prices after EPRA announced a Sh10 diesel cut supported by a Sh10 billion subsidy.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:17:00 GMT
Gachagua Lawyers Raise Alarm Over 'Missing Pages' in Impeachment Ruling
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A legal dispute surrounding the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has taken a new twist after his lawyers raised concerns over an alleged discrepancy between the judgment delivered by the High Court and t...
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:13:30 GMT
Ruto Signs Division of Revenue Act, Securing Sh428bn Equitable Share for Counties
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has signed the Division of Revenue (DoR) Bill, 2026 into law, formally allocating Sh428 billion in equitable share funding to county governments for the 2026/27 financial year.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:51:23 GMT
All Eyes On EPRA As Ruto's Sh10 Diesel Cut Pledge Faces Test Amid US-Iran Deal Hopes
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Motorists, transporters and businesses are awaiting Sunday's fuel price review with heightened anticipation after last month's steep price hikes triggered protests and forced the government to promise fresh relief at the pump.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:56:59 GMT
Nakuru Child Kidnapping Suspect On the Run After Ransom Demand As DCI Launches Manhunt
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Detectives have launched an intensive manhunt for a suspect linked to the disappearance of a four-year-old child in Nakuru County, after he allegedly demanded a ransom from the distraught family and later fled during a police ...
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Kenya Headlines
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:23:43 +0300Irony of school with a new bus but no road to reach the institution
A newly acquired school bus funded through the National Government, however the bus cannot reach the school because there is no motorable access road
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:15:01 +0300
Kenya to benefit from G7-backed financial reforms, Ruto says
Pay attention to Africa. The future of global growth will be shaped there, Ruto stated.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:50:00 +0300
SHA hasn't paid healthcare centres Sh5.5b since February, say workers
Health facilities claim SHA owes Sh5.5 billion in unpaid claims since February, causing drug shortages, unpaid staff and disrupted patient care.
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:17:44 +0300
Kang'ata attends Linda Mwananchi rally in Thika, criticises Ruto policies
Muranga Governor Irungu Kang'ata has joined the Linda Mwananchi team which he said was working towards bringing change in the Country's leadership.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:28:29 +0300
Opposition unveils 'People's Budget' ahead of 202627 fiscal plan
Proposed Sh4.8 trillion FY2026-27 budget against Sh3.6 trillion revenue could leave a Sh1.1 trillion borrowing gap, Wiper's Kalonzo Musyoka says debt servicing and pensions consume Sh1.5Tn.
Kenya News
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:51:09 +0300Single gunshot ended Nanyuki teen life, autopsy revealed
A postmortem examination has confirmed that 17-year-old student Sylvester Muigai died from a single gunshot wound to the head during protests in Nanyuki over proposed Ebola quarantine facility.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:31:39 +0300
Counties face solid waste nightmare
Counties are turning to public-private partnerships to tackle growing waste management challenges as population growth, industrial expansion and financial constraints strain existing systems.
Sun, 31 May 2026 11:34:59 +0300
DCI identifies six students linked to Utumishi Girls dorm fire
Detectives are now pursuing a seventh suspect who had earlier been released to her parents and is currently not in custody.
Thu, 28 May 2026 23:03:04 +0300
Father, son among three dead inside septic tank at Makindu Boys High School
A father and his son are among three casual labourers who died after drowning inside a septic tank during a cleaning operation at Makindu Boys High School in Makueni County.
Thu, 21 May 2026 23:25:00 +0300
EACC warns counties over conflict of interest
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has urged county governments to tighten accountability systems and fully implement the newly enacted Conflict of Interest Act, 2025.
Lesotho
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:47:54 GMTLesotho Starts Process of Amnesty for Nationals Banned By South Africa
[GroundUp] Lists to be sent to SA for approval
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:45:29 GMT
Women Weavers - the Backbone of Lesotho's Textile Legacy
[GroundUp] For many of the weavers, the work is more than a livelihood, it is a legacy
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:28:12 GMT
Lesotho's Prisons in Bad Shape Despite Years of Recommendations, Report Says
[GroundUp] Tuberculosis, scabies and pellagra are spreading in the country's severely overcrowded prisons
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:01:18 GMT
Home Affairs Refutes Claims That Lesotho Nationals Can Enter South Africa Without Passports
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Home Affairs has expressed concern over unfounded media reports and social media posts suggesting that nationals of Lesotho will no longer be required to present valid passports when entering South Africa.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:21:28 GMT
Home Affairs Dismisses False Reports on Passport-Free Travel for Lesotho Nationals
[Govt of SA] The Department of Home Affairs has noted with concern various unfounded media reports and social media posts suggesting that Lesotho nationals will no longer be required to present valid passports when entering South Africa. These report...
Liberia
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:06:42 GMTSeven in 10 Liberian Prisoners Have Never Been Convicted, Govt Official Reveals
[Liberian Investigator] Published: April 29, 2026
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:10:07 GMT
National Security Advisor Fires Back At Office of War Crimes Court Chief, Denies Sabotage Claims, Warns Against 'Misinformation Campaign'
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Office of the National Security Advisor has strongly rejected allegations by the Executive Director of the Office for the Establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court for Liberia (OWECC-L), Cllr. Jallah A. Barb...
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:37:21 GMT
Cephas Announces Liberia to Host Ydua Youth Forum
[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- The Chairman of the National Youth League of the Unity Party, Togar Melvin Cephas, has announced that the Board of the Young Democrat Union of Africa (YDUA) has concluded a high-level working session to finalize pr...
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:06:42 GMT
Supreme Court Clears Way for Trial of Firm Accused of Diverting $851,000 From Foreign Affairs Renovation
[Liberian Investigator] Published: April 30, 2026
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:12:23 GMT
Liberia, Japan Launch Integrated Education Initiative Under $118b Supplementary Budget
[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- The Ministry of Education (MOE), in collaboration with the Government of Japan and United Nations partners, has launched the 2025 Japan Supplementary Budget Projects, marking a major step toward strengthening Liber...
Liberian Dialogue
Madagascar
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:45:42 GMTAll of Africa Today - April 30, 2026
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Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:41:06 GMT
Former French Soldier Detained Over Alleged Madagascar Sabotage Plot
[allAfrica] A former French serviceman has been detained in Madagascar over an alleged plot to destabilise the country. The French national had been charged with multiple offences, including criminal conspiracy and plotting to sabotage infrastructure...
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:21:47 GMT
Uhuru in Ghana for High-Level Tana Forum On African Security
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is in Accra for the Tana Forum on Security in Africa, a high-level continental platform focused on peace, governance, and security challenges across the continent.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:01:38 GMT
Madagascar's Transport Infrastructure Gets a Major Boost With World Bank Group Support
[World Bank] Washington -- Transport infrastructure is the backbone of Madagascar's economy, supporting domestic trade, food supply chains, tourism, and exports. Yet years of underinvestment, compounded by repeated cyclones, have left key corridors v...
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:18:17 GMT
Madagascar's Ancient Baobabs Store 700 Years of Climate Secrets - What They Reveal
[The Conversation Africa] Madagascar is home to seven species of baobab trees, of which six are found nowhere else on the planet. Many of the trees have been alive for well over 1,000 years. The ancient trees have become symbols of Madagascar itself....
Malawi
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:20:08 GMTPAC Cracks Down On Yusuf Investments Over Defiance in Amaryllis Deal Probe
[Nyasa Times] Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is moving to cite Yusuf Investments Limited for contempt after its chairperson, Shiraz Yusuf, abruptly walked out of proceedings when denied a request for a closed-door hearing.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:19:32 GMT
Ecama Demands Fuel Levy Cuts As Prices Soar, Shortages Bite
[Nyasa Times] President of the Economics Association of Malawi (ECAMA), Bertha Bangara, has thrown her weight behind growing calls to scrap non-essential levies on fuel--warning that the current pricing structure is squeezing households and pushing t...
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:19:12 GMT
Yusuf Investments Objects Amaryllis Probe - Says Committee Lacks Jurisdiction On Private Entities
[Nyasa Times] As part of their submission, Yusuf Investments, owners of the controversial Amarylis Hotel have objected to the jurisdiction of the Parliamentary Accounts Committee (PAC) currently probing its controversial sale by the Public Service Pe...
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:34:06 GMT
Supreme Court Nullifies Balaka Mulunguzi Election, MP Mambala Loses Seat in Landmark Ruling
[Nyasa Times] The Supreme Court of Appeal has overturned the parliamentary election results for Balaka Mulunguzi Constituency, in a powerful judgment that has immediately unseated the area's Member of Parliament and reignited debate on electoral inte...
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:35:53 GMT
Police Arrest Their Own Officers Over Missing Black Market Fuel
[Nyasa Times] In a dramatic twist that has shaken confidence in law enforcement, Malawi Police in Mangochi have arrested several of their own officers for allegedly stealing fuel that had been seized during a crackdown on black market dealers.
Malawi Times
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:40:35 +0000Elders’ talk
The government has confirmed that President Peter Mutharika and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa held telephone talks over xenophobia concerns in South Africa.
Foreign Affairs Minister George Chaponda confirmed the development.
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Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:36:55 +0000
Charles Mhango, Justin Saidi testify in plane crash inquiry
By Pemphero Malimba:
Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Charles Mhango has urged the Parliamentary Ad hoc Committee that is probing the plane crash that killed nine people in Chikangawa Forest that there is a need to enhance the scope of in...
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:31:05 +0000
Analysts punch holes in Fam, Sulom dispute
The dispute between the Football Association of Malawi (Fam) and Super League of Malawi (Sulom) over regulatory authority has thrown the domestic league into turmoil, with questions mounting about who has ultimate power to enforce stadium regulations...
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:26:56 +0000
Whither SVTP?
The Shire Valley Transformation Programme (SVTP), once billed as Malawi’s flagship agricultural project capable of transforming the Shire Valley into a commercial farming hub, is facing fresh uncertainty as funding shortages stall critical infrastr...
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:20:35 +0000
Think-tanks see Kwacha falling
Economic think-tanks are warning that the Malawi Kwacha will sharply weaken against the United States dollar in the coming years, even as the official rate has stayed largely flat.
Oxford Economics projects the most dramatic fall, forecasting the Kwa...
Mali
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:29:41 GMTAlgeria's Return to the Sahel - an Opportunity to Show AES Cohesion
[ISS] Although Mali remains sceptical, Niger and Burkina Faso's thawing relationship with Algeria could pave the way for full re-engagement.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:10:36 GMT
Mali's Maestro of African Salsa - How Boncana Maïga Shaped Dance Music
[The Conversation Africa] The passing of celebrated Malian flautist, composer and arranger Boncana Maïga at the age of 77 truly marks the end of an era in the music of west Africa.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:47:44 GMT
Mali - Armed Islamist Group Executes Truck Drivers
[HRW] Nairobi -- 12 Victims Found with Throats Slit, Hands Tied
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:59:51 GMT
In Mali, Women Are Driving Health Care Forward
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Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:13:23 GMT
Mali Eyes Atlantic Access Through $800m Senegal River Corridor
[Daba Finance] Landlocked Mali could gain direct access to the Atlantic Ocean under an ambitious plan to transform the Senegal River into a major commercial shipping corridor linking Mali to Senegal's coast.
Mauritania
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:09:08 GMTFirm Taps Biometric Tech to Boost Healthcare Access in N. Africa
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A humanitarian initiative in northern Mauritania is leveraging biometric technology to improve healthcare access for thousands of patients without official documentation.
Mauritius
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:20:49 GMTYoung Athletes Sparkle in Mauritius
[Namibian] Namibia's up-and-coming junior athletes excelled at the Southern African Confederation Athletics Championships in Mauritius over the weekend.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:37:06 GMT
Rugby Cranes Withdraw From Africa 7s As Mauritius Shuts Out Uganda Over Ebola
[Nile Post] Uganda's hopes of competing at the 2026 Rugby Africa Men's Sevens have suffered a major setback after the Rugby Cranes 7s were forced to withdraw from the continental showpiece in Mauritius due to Ebola-related travel restrictions.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:09:20 GMT
The High Stakes
[L'Express] We are almost on the eve of the Budget. There are more apprehensions than expectations. Expectations are not high if we judge from the actions and inactions of the past eighteen months. People do not expect any drastic changes that will m...
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:25:36 GMT
CCA and Mauritius Announce Postponement of Next Month's U.S-Africa Business Summit
[allAfrica] The U.S.-Africa Business Summit scheduled for July 26-29, 2026 in Mauritius July has been postponed. The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA). the Summit organizer, along with the Government of Mauritius, made the decision ''out of an abunda...
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:49:07 GMT
Tanzania Sits Fifth After Opening Round in Mauritius
[Daily News] Mauritius -- TANZANIA opened its campaign at the Africa Region IV Men's Team Championship with a fifth-place finish after the first round at Tamarina Golf Club in Mauritius on Thursday and will conclude tomorrow.
Mozambique
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:07:47 GMTChapo Warns Frelimo Against Disinformation
[AIM] Nacala -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo on Saturday warned the ruling Frelimo Party against "the growing plague of disinformation', otherwise it might lose the mass communication battle in a context of sharp political disputes.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:32:31 GMT
PM Swears Senior Officials Into Office
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican Prime Minister Benvinda Levi on Thursday swore into office four senior officials, all of whom are women.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:20:19 GMT
Mozambique Building 'Sustainable Energy Sector'
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambique intends to build "a modern, sustainable and competitive energy sector, capable of driving the economic transformation of our country and contributing to the energy security of the region and the world', declared President D...
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:28:18 GMT
Tanzania, Mozambique and Malawi Launch $7.12 Million GEF Project to Protect the Ruvuma Basin
[IPS] Dar es Salaam, Tanzania -- At dawn, the Ruvuma River moves quietly through a vast wetland along the border between Tanzania and Mozambique. Its muddy waters appear calm, disturbed only by drifting logs and the occasional ripple.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:56:34 GMT
When Europe Walks Away, Cabo Delgado Pays the Price
[New Times] The media reports of a rumoured decision by the European Union not to renew support for Rwanda's security deployment in northern Mozambique should if true be seen for what it is: a choice whose harshest consequences will not be felt in Ki...
Namibia
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:41:29 GMTFMD Control Area Established in ||kharas
[Namibian] The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has established a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) control area in the FMD-free zone of the ||Kharas region, effective immediately, to prevent disease spread from neighbouring count...
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:05:01 GMT
Namibia Ranks 108 in World Happiness Report
[Namibian] Namibia dropped from 103 in 2025 to 108 in the 2026 World Happiness ranking, out of 147 countries globally.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:04:58 GMT
Environment Minister Daniel Calls Kunene 'Region of Opportunity' On Independence Day
[Namibian] Minister of environment and tourism Indileni Daniel on Independence Day described the Kunene as a region of development due to its people, environment, and resources.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:04:58 GMT
Botswana's President Seeks to Strengthen Trade Relations With Namibia
[Namibian] President Duma Boko of Botswana says part of his country's plans with Namibia is to strengthen trade between both counties.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:03:16 GMT
Gondwana - Miss Universe 1992 Returns to Namibia
[Namibian] More than three decades after Michelle McLean was crowned Miss Universe, she is finally welcoming the friends who shared that moment with her - not on stage, but on a journey across her home country.
Niger
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:18:17 GMTHow Community Shelters Protect Children and Help Women Restore Degraded Lands in Niger
[World Bank] STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:50:28 GMT
Nigerian Govt Repatriates 1,230 Citizens From Niger
[Premium Times] The federal government has repatriated 1,230 stranded Nigerians from the Republic of Niger, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:52 GMT
That Disturbing 800 Deportations
[Daily Trust] From published reports across credible news sources, Nigerian authorities have received 800 deported citizens from the Republic of Niger at the Jibia-Magama border in Katsina State last Sunday. The deportees comprised 345 males and 185 ...
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:13:38 GMT
Meeks, Jacobs Lead Warning to Rubio Not to End Lifesaving Assistance to 7 African Countries
[U.S. House of Representatives] Washington, DC -- Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Sara Jacobs, Ranking Member of the Africa Subcommittee, joined by other Africa Subcommittee Democrats, toda...
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:38:17 GMT
Boa Niger Suspends Dividend After Profit Collapse in 2025
[Daba Finance] Bank of Africa Niger (BRVM: BOAN) will not pay a dividend for the 2025 financial year after a sharp decline in earnings, marking a break from several years of regular distributions.
Nigeria
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:27:55 GMT350,000 Children Vaccinated Against Crippling Diphtheria Epidemic
[MSF] The humanitarian medical organisation Doctors Without Borders (MSF) and the Borno State Ministry of Health have successfully completed a vaccination campaign against diphtheria targeting children until 14 years old in Maiduguri Metropolitan Cou...
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:05:52 GMT
Oyedele in As Nigeria's Finance Minister, Edun Out
[Premium Times] Mr Oyedele previously served as Minister of State in the ministry.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:56:11 GMT
Govt Charges Retired General, Others Over Alleged Failed Coup
[Premium Times] The 13 charges include treason, terrorism, failure to inform security intelligence about the coup plot, money laundering and terrorism financing.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:57:24 GMT
Why Tinubu Fired Wale Edun As Finance Minister
[Premium Times] A statement by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, said President Tinubu approved the removal of Wale Edun and his Ministry of Housing counterpart, Ahmed Dangiwa.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:27:00 GMT
Foundation Honours Nigerian Geneticist for Sickle Cell Research
[Premium Times] The role model award is a recognition of Ms Falusi's work in human genetics, particularly her research on Sickle Cell Disease and Alpha Thalassaemia.
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Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:39:48 +0000England Edge Croatia 4-2 in Entertaining World Cup Opener.
June 18 (THEWILL) — England kicked off their FIFA World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion with a 4-2 victory over Croatia in an entertaining Group-stage clash that delivered goals, drama and moments of brilliance. The Three Lions made a bright start...
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:47:49 +0000
W’Cup: DR Congo Hold Portugal to 1-1 Draw in Group K Clash
June 17, (THEWILL) — Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo in a fiercely contested Group K encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. The Europeans made a dream start, taking the lead just six minutes...
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:43:54 +0000
Registered Voters Hit 1.05m, Over 1.02 Million PVCs Collected Ahead of Saturday’s Ekiti State Governorship Election — INEC
June 17, (THEWILL) — The Independent National Electoral Commission says 1,059,360 registered voters are expected to participate in Saturday’s Ekiti State Governorship Election 2026, with over 1.02 million Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) already coll...
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:48:40 +0000
Nigeria’s Reform Paradox: Growth Rises, Reserves Climb, Yet 63% Live in Poverty — IMF
June 17, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s sweeping economic reforms have delivered stronger growth, lower inflation, and improved external reserves, but millions of Nigerians continue to grapple with worsening hardship, according to the International Moneta...
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:43:30 +0000
Trump Threatens Fresh Bombing Campaign if Iran Fails to Comply With Peace Framework
June 17, (THEWILL) — U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could resume military strikes against Iran if Tehran fails to comply with the terms of a recently announced peace framework. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines o...
Rwanda
Fri, 29 May 2026 14:49:23 GMTEast African Police Swat Training Concludes in Bugesera
[New Times] Minister of Interior Vincent Biruta on Thursday, May 28, officiated the closing ceremony of the Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization (EAPCCO) Plus Joint SWAT Training Exercise and the Advanced Police Special Force Course ...
Fri, 29 May 2026 11:16:49 GMT
Why Rwanda Is Backing Historic World Court Climate Decision
[New Times] Rwanda is among the countries that have voted in favour of the historic World Court climate crisis ruling, which states that countries have a responsibility to protect people from climate change and should be held accountable for failing ...
Fri, 29 May 2026 11:16:49 GMT
Africa Has the Capital to Finance Its Future, Now It Must Mobilise It
[New Times] The latest economic outlook report by the African Development Bank (AfDB) projects that the continent will grow at 4.2 per cent in 2026, slightly down from 4.4 per cent in 2025, before bouncing back to its growth trajectory in 2027.
Fri, 29 May 2026 14:38:30 GMT
Dubai-Based Visiontechplg Enters Rwanda to Advance Digital Services, Cybersecurity
[New Times] Rwanda has taken another step toward becoming a regional technology hub following the official expansion of VisiontechPLG into the country, a move expected to improve digital services, strengthen cybersecurity systems, and help different ...
Fri, 29 May 2026 14:38:12 GMT
World Connect Rwanda Showcases Power of Community-Led Development With 12 Projects
[New Times] World Connect Rwanda, in partnership with Musanze District and the University of Rwanda-Busogo campus, hosted a ceremony on Thursday May 28th 2026 to inaugurate 12 development projects meant for improving lives in Gatovu Integrated Develo...
Senegal
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:41:20 GMTInstitut Pasteur de Dakar Sequences the First Human Whole Genomes in the Country and Launches an Early Cancer Detection Platform
[Institut Pasteur de Dakar] First 40 human whole genomes sequenced using Illumina and Oxford Nanopore Technologies platforms Institut Pasteur de Dakar launches clinical laboratory and bioinformatics platform, enabling testing for predisposition to ea...
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:55:10 GMT
Omewa Bags Brace As Super Falcons Hammer Senegal's Lionesses 3-0 in Ikenne
[This Day] The Super Falcons of Nigeria delivered a commanding second-half performance to defeat the Teranga Lionesses of Senegal 3-0 in the second of their two international friendly games at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne on Monday.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:04:59 GMT
Sudan's Ambassador to Dakar Delivers a Written Message From Foreign Minister to His Senegalese Counterpart
[SNA] DAKAR, June 7, 2026 (SUNA) -- The Ambassador of Sudan to the Republic of Senegal, Abdelghani Al-Naeem Awad Al-Karim, delivered a written message from the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Dr. Mohi-Eddin Salim...
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:03:44 GMT
How Did a Major Mangrove Restoration Project in Senegal End Up Selling 'Ghost Carbon'?
[The Conversation Africa] Nature-based solutions have become central to global climate strategies. From tropical forests to wetlands, restoring nature means trees and plants can capture carbon dioxide, reduce global warming and regenerate biodiversit...
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:38:19 GMT
Senegal Makes Early Bond Payments Before IMF Talks
[Daba Finance] Senegal made early payments on 2 foreign-currency bonds days before talks with the International Monetary Fund, as the government seeks to rebuild investor confidence after a period of fiscal pressure.
Seychelles
Mon, 25 May 2026 07:30:17 GMTRwanda Set to Benefit From Lake Victoria Basin Conservation Drive
[New Times] The government is set to benefit from a series of regional conservation and infrastructure projects aimed at protecting the Lake Victoria Basin, one of Africa's most important ecological and economic regions.
Fri, 22 May 2026 11:27:30 GMT
Dar Rallies EAC to Protect Lake Victoria
[Daily News] Mwanza -- TANZANIA has called for stronger cooperation among Lake Victoria riparian states to protect and sustainably utilise the lake's resources to enhance regional security and prosperity.
Tue, 19 May 2026 05:03:30 GMT
Seychellois Say Climate Change Is Making Life Worse, Call On Government and Rich Countries to Act
[Afrobarometer] Majority say developed countries are to blame and should help Seychelles confront the climate crisis.
Thu, 14 May 2026 06:02:48 GMT
Lake Victoria Basin Commission Prepares for Inaugural Lake Victoria Day Celebrations in Mwanza
[Capital FM] Kisumu -- The Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) has announced that preparations are complete for the inaugural Lake Victoria Day celebrations scheduled for May 18-21 in Mwanza, Tanzania, marking a major regional milestone in efforts ...
Tue, 12 May 2026 12:07:03 GMT
New World Bank Group Support for Seychelles Advances Reforms to Strengthen Resilience, Transparency, and Job Creation
[World Bank] The World Bank Group has approved $30 million in financing under the Second Seychelles Sustainable and Inclusive Growth Development Policy Operation (DPO) to help address structural constraints that limit private sector growth and job cr...
Sierra Leone
Thu, 21 May 2026 07:58:50 GMTSierra Leone Receives First Batch of U.S. Migrant Deportees
[allAfrica] Sierra Leone has become the latest African nation to receive migrants deported from the United States as part of President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration.
Thu, 21 May 2026 07:06:38 GMT
All of Africa Today - May 21, 2026
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Thu, 21 May 2026 04:51:11 GMT
Bleeding and Sepsis At Childbirth Are a Danger to Mothers - Sierra Leone Study Shows a Simple Screening Tool Can Detect Risk in Time
[The Conversation Africa] Severe bleeding after birth (postpartum haemorrhage) is the leading cause of maternal mortality globally. It causes approximately 70,000 deaths annually. About 80% occur in Africa and South Asia. A recently published World H...
Fri, 22 May 2026 15:36:16 GMT
Wanamdel Raises Concerns Over Delayed Investigation Into Assault On Member
[MFWA] The West Africa Network of Activists and Media Defence Lawyers (WANAMDEL) is deeply concerned over the apparent lack of progress in investigations into the assault on its member, Paul Kamara, more than one month after the incident occurred.
Tue, 19 May 2026 04:59:32 GMT
Ebola Survivors Struggle to Return to Normal Lives - What I Found Out in Sierra Leone and Liberia
[The Conversation Africa] During the Ebola epidemic of 2014 to 2016, Musu, a resident of Monrovia, Liberia contracted the Ebola virus along with her husband, five sons and daughter.
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Prime Minister Carney announces Canada has achieved the NATO 2% defence spending target
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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...
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Somalia
Sat, 30 May 2026 13:47:25 GMTSomali Piracy Is Back - Fuelled By Political Turmoil, Aid Cuts and the Iran War
[The Conversation Africa] On the evening of April 26, the Egyptian merchant vessel Sward was hijacked by armed men a few miles off the Somali coast. It was steered towards an anchorage near the port of Garacad in Puntland, a semi-autonomous state in ...
Thu, 28 May 2026 14:11:10 GMT
Tensions Rise in Galmudug As Somali Leaders Dispute Regional Election Process
[Shabelle] Dhuusamareeb, Somalia -- Political tensions are mounting in Somalia's central state of Galmudug amid growing disagreements over the handling of the upcoming regional presidential election, according to local sources and officials familiar ...
Thu, 28 May 2026 09:52:15 GMT
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz Backs Somaliland Recognition
[Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa, May 28 (Horn Diplomat) -- U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has called for the United States to formally recognize Somaliland, saying stronger ties with Hargeisa would advance American security and strategic interests in the Horn of Afr...
Fri, 29 May 2026 04:05:43 GMT
Somalia Finance Minister Meets AfDB President At Brazzaville Annual Meetings
[Shabelle] Brazzaville -- Somalia's Finance Minister, Biixi Imaan Egeh, held talks on Thursday with African Development Bank President Dr. Sidi Ould Tah on the sidelines of the bank's annual meetings in Brazzaville, focusing on Somalia's economic ref...
Fri, 29 May 2026 04:04:08 GMT
Somali Army Commander Meets Italian Delegation to Boost Military Cooperation
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somali Ground Forces Commander Sahal Abdullahi Omar on Thursday received an Italian military delegation in Mogadishu for talks focused on strengthening defense cooperation and military support between the two countrie...
South Africa AllAfrica
Fri, 29 May 2026 09:45:13 GMTSA Cannot End TB While Tobacco and Nicotine Addiction Go Unchecked
[spotlight] If South Africa is serious about ending TB, protecting people living with HIV, and safeguarding the next generation from nicotine addiction, Parliament must finally pass the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill, a...
Fri, 29 May 2026 13:34:35 GMT
NPA Backslides On 'Political Interference' in TRC Cases, Mbeki Fights Summons
[Daily Maverick] Two significant events unfolded in the past week - an apparent U-turn by the NPA of its admission to political interference in post-TRC prosecutions, and former president Thabo Mbeki's pushback after being subpoenaed to appear before...
Fri, 29 May 2026 14:35:20 GMT
Media Statement - Committee On Social Services Dissatisfied With Free State Department of Health Progress Report
[Parliament of South Africa] The Select Committee on Social Services has expressed its dissatisfaction in a meeting today with the Free State Department of Health's briefing on progress in implementing commitments arising from the committee's oversig...
Fri, 29 May 2026 13:39:41 GMT
African Champions Parade TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Trophy to Thousands of Fans in Pretoria
[CAF] Freshly crowned African champions Mamelodi Sundowns showed off their TotalEnergies CAF Champions League trophy to thousands of adoring fans in a day-long trophy parade in the nation's capital of Pretoria.
Fri, 29 May 2026 13:36:53 GMT
Army Denies Plan to Set Soldiers Against Marchers On June 30
[Scrolla] Soldiers will be deployed on 30 June to stop citizens from demanding IDs from foreigners during planned anti-immigration marches across South Africa. Three days after the defence minister confirmed the deployment publicly, the army put ou...
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South Africa Mail & Guardian
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:45:25 GMTNavigating the Digital Shift: The Rise of Online Betting in South Africa
South Africa’s digital landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by technological innovation, changing consumer behavior, and a convergence of traditional industries with modern technology. Nowhere is this evolution more evident than in the realm of on...
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:22:50 GMT
Border management is not development policy: Why enforcement alone cannot solve migration pressures
Effective border management is a public consensus in South Africa, but this article questions whether enforcement alone can solve migration pressures. It argues that migration is fundamentally a development phenomenon, driven by uneven opportunities ...
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:15:45 GMT
Inside ‘The Polygamist’: The cast unpack betrayal, desire and emotional survival
The cast of Sue Nyathi's viral Netflix adaptation, 'The Polygamist', delve into the series' intense themes of betrayal, desire, and emotional survival, reflecting on how the show mirrors modern relationship dynamics and the high cost of keeping up ap...
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:14:16 GMT
Retirement planning does not end when saving stops.
For many South Africans, retirement planning is seen as an accumulation exercise. However, the real challenge begins when the pay cheque stops, requiring careful thought about drawing a sustainable income amidst longer lifespans and volatile markets.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:26:28 GMT
Economic transformation in the country is unfolding at a snail’s pace
South Africa faces slow economic transformation, highlighted by a 32.7% unemployment rate and just 6.9% black ownership in its 60 largest listed companies. Speakers at the Top Empowerment Conference address the perceived failure of Black Economic Emp...
South Africa News 24
Wednesday Jun 17 2026 07:48:07News24 | 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 07:48:07News24 | 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 Sowetan Live
South Africa Times Live
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:52:26 +0200Firing 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
Sat, 30 May 2026 13:38:54 GMTEbola Response Update - May 29, 2026 from the U.S. State Department
[State Department] The Department of State, in close coordination with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is continuing to mount a rapid and comprehensive response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo ...
Tue, 26 May 2026 10:04:47 GMT
UN Honours Rwandan Peacekeepers in South Sudan
[New Times] Rwandan peacekeepers serving under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) were on Monday, May 25, awarded prestigious UN service medals during a ceremony held at the UN Base Camp in Malakal, Upper Nile State, in recognition of...
Fri, 22 May 2026 07:09:04 GMT
All of Africa Today - May 22, 2026
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Fri, 22 May 2026 04:29:06 GMT
Sudan, South Sudan Ministers Stress Strengthening Joint Health Coordination
[SNA] GENEVA, May 21, 2026 (SUNA) - Federal Minister of Health Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim held a meeting with South Sudan's Minister of Health, Dr. Luke Thompson Thoan, on Thursday in Geneva on the sidelines of the 79th session of the World Health Assem...
Thu, 21 May 2026 14:11:49 GMT
New MSF Report Exposes Escalating Attacks on Civilians
[MSF] Indiscriminate attacks on civilians and civilian structures - including bombing hospitals - forced recruitment, sexual violence, access constraints and shrinking humanitarian space are realities for people in South Sudan, as described by Doctor...
South Sudan Nation
Southern Africa
Fri, 29 May 2026 09:45:13 GMTSouth Africa: SA Cannot End TB While Tobacco and Nicotine Addiction Go Unchecked
[spotlight] If South Africa is serious about ending TB, protecting people living with HIV, and safeguarding the next generation from nicotine addiction, Parliament must finally pass the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill, a...
Fri, 29 May 2026 13:34:35 GMT
South Africa: NPA Backslides On 'Political Interference' in TRC Cases, Mbeki Fights Summons
[Daily Maverick] Two significant events unfolded in the past week - an apparent U-turn by the NPA of its admission to political interference in post-TRC prosecutions, and former president Thabo Mbeki's pushback after being subpoenaed to appear before...
Fri, 29 May 2026 11:07:44 GMT
Malawi: Malawi Stock Exchange Loses Nearly K5 Trillion in Five Months
[Nyasa Times] The Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) is facing serious financial problems after nearly K5 trillion was wiped from the market in just five months.
Fri, 29 May 2026 06:58:24 GMT
Africa: All of Africa Today - May 29, 2026
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Fri, 29 May 2026 14:35:20 GMT
South Africa: Media Statement - Committee On Social Services Dissatisfied With Free State Department of Health Progress Report
[Parliament of South Africa] The Select Committee on Social Services has expressed its dissatisfaction in a meeting today with the Free State Department of Health's briefing on progress in implementing commitments arising from the committee's oversig...
Sudan
Fri, 29 May 2026 07:01:01 GMTTSC President Salutes Armed Forces, Praises Sacrifices in Restoring Security and Stability
[SNA] Khartoum -- President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, paid tribute to officers, non-commissioned officers, and soldiers of the Sudanese Armed Forces, prai...
Fri, 29 May 2026 03:44:24 GMT
Sudan's Rival Leaders Push Competing Visions As El Burhan Calls for National Dialogue
[Dabanga] Khartoum / Port Sudan / El Geneina / Zamzam Camp / -- Sudan's rival leaders used Eid El Adha speeches to promote sharply competing visions for the country's future, as political forces reacted to a new call for dialogue amid the continuing ...
Wed, 27 May 2026 06:59:24 GMT
All of Africa Today - May 27, 2026
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Fri, 29 May 2026 07:02:09 GMT
Intelligence Chief Meets Chairman of Russian Duma Foreign Affairs Committee
[SNA] Moscow -- Director-General of the General Intelligence Service, General Ahmed Ibrahim Mufaddal, met Thursday with Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Russian State Duma, Leonid Slutsky, on the sidelines of his participation in the ...
Fri, 29 May 2026 03:43:07 GMT
New Sudanese Declaration of Principles Forces Charter 'Towards Building a New Nation'
[Dabanga] Nairobi / Amsterdam -- The Sudanese Declaration of Principles Forces coalition of leading Sudanese independent democratic civil society groups has announced the signing of a new political charter under the slogan 'Towards Building a New Nat...
Swaziland
Swaziland Times
Tanzania
Fri, 29 May 2026 13:38:07 GMTNo, Image Does Not Show University of Dar es Salaam Degree Certificate Used to Wrap Snacks
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A viral Facebook post claims a Tanzanian graduate used his degree certificate to wrap his breakfast. But the image has been substantially manipulated and the University of Dar es Salaam have denied issuing the certificate.
Fri, 29 May 2026 03:44:25 GMT
Nala Secures $50m Credit Line for Stablecoin Payments
[Daba Finance] Nala secured up to $50 million in credit financing from Liquidity to support its stablecoin-powered cross-border payment network. The facility starts with an initial $25 million tranche and can rise to $50 million or more through Mars ...
Fri, 29 May 2026 04:17:47 GMT
Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan Orders Police to Observe Ethics and Discipline to Maintain Public Trust
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Commander-in-Chief of the Tanzania Defence Forces, President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has directed the Tanzania Police Force to strengthen professionalism, discipline and public trust as the country faces growing securit...
Fri, 29 May 2026 04:17:44 GMT
Zanzibar Renews Push for U.S., UK Offices
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- THE government is continuing diplomatic engagements with the United States and the United Kingdom in efforts to persuade the two countries to reopen their consular offices in Zanzibar, as part of broader initiatives to streng...
Thu, 28 May 2026 14:31:08 GMT
Afcon Under-17 - Serengeti Boys Chase History
[Daily News] Morocco -- NATIONAL under-17 football team Head Coach Elieneza Nsanganzelu has admitted Egypt will provide a tough test in today's CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash in Morocco, insisting his side has prepared thoroughly...
Tanzania Citizen
Togo
Tue, 26 May 2026 04:58:19 GMTIMF Reaches Agreement Key to $111m Disbursement With Togo
[Daba Finance] The International Monetary Fund reached a staff-level agreement with Togo on the third and fourth reviews of its Extended Credit Facility program, a step that could unlock a $110.8 million disbursement.
Tue, 19 May 2026 12:44:10 GMT
Togo Removes Visa Requirement for African Nationals
[Premium Times] Mr Batossie linked the new directive, which took effect on Sunday, to Togo's commitment to regional integration and Pan-African cooperation.
Tue, 19 May 2026 18:56:38 GMT
Togo Scraps Visa Requirement for African Nationals
[Daba Finance] Togo has removed visa requirements for all African nationals, allowing passport holders from the continent to enter the country for stays of up to 30 days.
Tue, 19 May 2026 12:24:51 GMT
Togo Grants Visa-Free Entry to African Nationals for 30-Day Stays
[Leadership] The government of Togo has announced the removal of visa requirements for citizens of all African countries visiting the country for short stays of up to 30 days.
Wed, 13 May 2026 18:25:10 GMT
Kagame, Gnassingbe Discuss Bilateral Relations
[New Times] President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, May 13, met with his Togolese counterpart Faure Gnassingbe for discussions on bilateral relations and security.
Uganda
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:03:54 GMTUganda's Ghetto Kids to Shake It With Shakira At World Cup Final
[RFI] A group of young Ugandan dancers from the slums of Kampala have been invited to perform alongside pop star Shakira at the 2026 World Cup final, an opportunity they hope will bring them new visibility and help them transform their future.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:42:26 GMT
After 11-Year Wait, Construction of Shs20 Billion Wakiso Market Finally Begins
[Nile Post] The long-awaited construction of Wakiso Central Daily Market has finally commenced, 11 years after President Museveni first pledged to establish a modern market for traders in the district.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:22:28 GMT
All of Africa Today - June 12, 2026
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Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:44:56 GMT
Kasaija Hands Over Finance Ministry After 15 Years
[Nile Post] Veteran politician Matia Kasaija has officially handed over the leadership of the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development after 15 years at its helm, bringing to a close a tenure that shaped Uganda's fiscal policy and econo...
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:44:31 GMT
Tax Collection Becomes Harder When Ugandans Doubt Government Spending, Says Ura
[Nile Post] The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has acknowledged that public concerns over government spending are making tax collection more difficult, as taxpayers increasingly demand accountability for how their money is used before willingly compl...
Uganda Daily Monitor
West Africa
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:00:25 GMTNigeria: Terrorists Kill 20 in Kebbi Attack
[Premium Times] At least 20 people have been killed by suspected Lakurawa insurgents in a brutal attack on Sunday in Fasken Rafi, a village in the Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:09:55 GMT
Nigeria: Abducted Retired Major-General Abubakar Dies in Captivity
[This Day] Following the death of the former Director of Defence Information, Defence Headquarters (DHQ), Major General Rabe Abubakar (rtd.), in the den of bandits, the DHQ has reaffirmed its resolve to eradicate terrorism.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:02:46 GMT
Ghana/Nigeria: World Cup - Ghana Protest Canada's Visa Ban On Thomas Partey Ahead of Panama Clash
[Premium Times] On Saturday, Ghana's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, confirmed that the government had lodged an official protest with Canadian authorities over the decision to reject Partey's visa application
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:01:37 GMT
Nigeria: How Army Officer Convicted of Sodomy Avoided Jail, Got Pardon, Landed Top University Jobs
[Premium Times] Twenty-nine years ago, a military court convicted this former army officer of sodomy. Eighteen years ago, the Supreme Court upheld the verdict. But he never served the sentence. Instead, he cleaned up his profile to become a prized ac...
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:00:44 GMT
Nigeria: Varsity Sacks Two Professors, Three Others Over Alleged Sexual Abuse, Extortion
[Premium Times] The university spokesman disclosed that the decision to sack the affected staff members was taken at the 122nd meeting of the Governing Council held on 12 June.
Zambia
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:19:33 GMTMighty Warriors Lose Four Nations Cup Final to Zambia
[New Zimbabwe] THE Mighty Warriors' quest for Four Nations Cup glory ended in disappointment after they suffered a 3-0 defeat to hosts Zambia in the final played at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium Tuesday evening.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:24:42 GMT
Elections 2026 - Is Zambia's Democratic Success Story Beginning to Fray?
[ISS] There is a danger that voters see the August election outcome as shaped by legal manoeuvring rather than the ballot.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:24:10 GMT
Ghana, Rwanda and Zambia Test Interoperable Cross-Border Payment System
[Independent (Kampala)] Ghana, Rwanda, and Zambia are testing a unified digital trade corridor that allows cross-border payments to move instantly across African financial systems. The shift reflects a broader continental push to reduce reliance on e...
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:38:19 GMT
Will Zambia-Based Goal Machine Get Harambee Stars Chance
[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- Former Kakamega Homeboyz striker Moses Shumah will get his chance to impress Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy in due time.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:15:25 GMT
Zambia National Public Health Institute (Znphi) Mobile Infectious Disease Lab Handover
[U.S. Embassy Lusaka] U.S. Chargé d'Affaires, a.i., Mich Coker's Remarks
Zimbabwe
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:14:46 GMTAmendment Bill is Constitutional Fraud, Warns MP
[New Zimbabwe] Harare West legislator Joanna Mamombe on Thursday delivered a blistering rejection of the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill Number 3 (CAB3).
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:51:48 GMT
Tungwarara Seeks Truce With Matinyarare Through Dialogue and Vehicle Gift
[263Chat] Presidential adviser Paul Tungwarara has offered a luxury vehicle to former government critic Rutendo Matinyarare as part of efforts to ease tensions following months of public criticism directed at President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:50:20 GMT
Tongaat Hulett Business Rescue - Brinkmanship On Steroids, in Service of a Dubious Zimbabwean Elite
[Daily Maverick] Attempts to take over Tongaat Hulett have been shadowed by suspicions that the initiative is driven by politically exposed Zimbabweans pushing to externalise their cash and their influence by gaining control of the sugar value chain ...
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:16:59 GMT
'Zimbabwe Has Never Been This Close to a Civil War' - Says VP Chiwenga Source
[New Zimbabwe] ZIMBABWE has never been this close to a civil war, a source close to developments within Zanu PF and in Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's corner has said.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:16:59 GMT
Zimbabwe Ranks Among Top Nations for Blood Transfusion Safety, Says NBSZ
[New Zimbabwe] ZIMBABWE'S blood supply system now stands shoulder-to-shoulder with global best practice, thanks to cutting-edge screening technology, the National Blood Service Zimbabwe (NBSZ) has announced.
Zimbabwe Herald
Zimbabwe Mail
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:03:10 +0000Government Drops Gender Commission Merger and Chiefs’ Politics Clause as Constitutional Amendment Bill Advances
HARARE — The government has backed away from two of the most controversial provisions contained in the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill, with Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi confirming that proposals...
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:35:16 +0000
Constitutional amendment opponents suffer ConCourt double blow
HARARE – Opponents of Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill (No. 3) suffered a major setback on Wednesday after the Constitutional Court threw out two separate legal challenges aimed at stopping President Emmerson Mnangagwa and parliament from ad...
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:52:05 +0000
National Culture, Power Distance and the Zimbabwean State: How Power Centralisation Weakened the Bond Between Citizens and Nationhood
International sporting tournaments like the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 often reveal far more than athletic ability. They provide a window into the deeper social, cultural, and political structures that shape nations. When footballers stand shoulder ...
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:48:11 +0000
Floyd Mayweather Hit With $200K Fraud Charges as 50 Cent Offers Unexpected Help
Floyd Mayweather is facing renewed legal and financial scrutiny after being hit with felony charges linked to an alleged $200,000 bad cheque used to purchase a luxury timepiece in Las Vegas, a case that has now drawn an unexpected public response fro...
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:56:27 +0000
Africa’s Mobile Economy Set to Reach $290 Billion by 2030 Despite Massive Internet Usage Gap
HARARE – Mobile technologies are projected to contribute $290 billion to Africa’s economy by 2030, up from $240 billion in 2025, underscoring the growing importance of digital connectivity across the continent. However, nearly one billion African...