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Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:23:18 GMTSudan: Hunger Deepens for Displaced Families in Sudan's El Obeid
[UN News] UN humanitarians working in war-torn Sudan on Friday highlighted rapidly growing needs among the more than 100,000 displaced people now sheltering in camps in the city of El Obeid.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:45:32 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: In Eastern DR Congo, Journalists Face Death, Arson Threats for Reporting On War
[CPJ] Government allied Wazalendo militiamen have threatened to kill or capture one reporter and to burn down another's radio station because of unfavorable coverage, as frontlines shift under diplomatic pressure for peace in eastern Democratic Repub...
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:33:48 GMT
Uganda: Govt Officials, Police Hold Crisis Meeting Over Rising School Tour Accidents
[Nile Post] Officials from the Ministry of Education and Sports, Ministry of Works and Transport, and Uganda Police Force have held a crisis meeting to address the growing number of road accidents involving schools travelling for study tours.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:12:18 GMT
South Africa: Sassa Dismisses Four Officials Over R33 Million Social Grants Fraud
[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has dismissed four officials from its Nebo Local Office in Sekhukhune after they were found guilty of involvement in a R33 million social grants fraud scheme.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:14:16 GMT
Ghana: GACC Trains 140 Stakeholders to Boost Accountability
[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) has called for stronger collective action to tackle corruption in the country, warning that the menace continues to undermine national development.
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Benin
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:32:41 GMTPrime Minister Abiy Confers With President Romuald Wadagni of Benin to Deepen Ties
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Monday held talks with President Romuald Wadagni of Benin.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 03:30:52 GMT
Benin's New President Seeks New Outreach to Togo and Niger
[African Arguments] On May 24, 2026, former Beninese finance minister under the outgoing president Patrice Talon, Romuald Wadagni, was sworn into office as the President of Benin. His election was hardly surprising; the last parliamentary elections h...
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:56:14 GMT
Political Party De-Registration or De-Recognition
[This Day] Deregistration is one of the sanctions often meted out to political parties when they breach any critical provision of the electoral code. Some electoral laws require that political parties secure a number of seats in the parliament to qua...
Botswana
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:07:46 GMTBotswana Oil Targets 60-Day Fuel Buffer
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The country's fuel storage capacity is envisaged to reach 55 days' cover by the first quarter of the 2027/28 financial year.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:31:07 GMT
Mmolotsi Launches Two Tourism Tools
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Minister of Environment and Tourism Wynter Mmolotsi has launched the Botswana's Tourism Satellite Account (TSA).
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:30:48 GMT
First Lady Launches Programme to Honour 54 Lives Lost
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The Office of the First Lady has announced the launch of the National Healing, Remembrance and Closure Programme, a national initiative dedicated to honouring the memory of the 54 Batswana who lost their lives in the...
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:18:25 GMT
Speaker Calls Effective Legislature
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Speaker of the National Assembly, Mr Dithapelo Keorapetse, has called on Members of Parliament to continuously strengthen their knowledge, skills and ethical leadership, saying an effective legislature is central to ...
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:18:24 GMT
Govt Announces Top Achievers Sponsorship Changes
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Government has announced major changes to the Top Achievers Sponsorship Programme. From the 2026/2027 financial year, government will sponsor qualifying beneficiaries for undergraduate studies only.
Burkina Faso
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:20:15 GMTBurkina Faso Records Dramatic Drop in Malaria Burden
[Malaria Consortium] The country's malaria cases fell by 32 percent and deaths dropped by 44 percent between 2024 and 2025, with deaths among children under five down almost 60 percent.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:14:16 GMT
As Security Deteriorates, Sahelian Juntas Further Stifle Civilians
[ACSS] As militant Islamist insurgencies make unprecedented gains across the Sahel, military junta leaders have focused on restricting independent voices instead of adapting security strategies.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:14:47 GMT
AFC Commits $300m to Burkina Faso's Largest Power Plant
[Daba Finance] Africa Finance Corporation has released the first $60 million from a $300 million financing package to support construction of Burkina Faso's largest power plant, marking the institution's first investment in the country.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:08:13 GMT
TotalEnergies Women's Afcon 2026 - Burkina Faso Target Historic Knockout Stage Berth
[CAF] Burkina Faso return to the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations determined to make history after missing the 2024 edition. Encouraged by an impressive qualifying campaign, the Stallions Ladies head to Morocco aiming to progress beyon...
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:31:36 GMT
All of Africa Today - July 7, 2026
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Burundi
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:47:31 GMTBurundi and Mali Regimes Use a Common Tactic to Stay in Power - Blame an External Enemy
[The Conversation Africa] Burundi's president Évariste Ndayishimiye made an official "friendship and working" visit to Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, in April 2026. At the time, Ndayishimiye was the rotating chair of the African Union...
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:20:40 GMT
Al Hilal Reject Pyramids' $1.5m Bid for Girumugisha
[New Times] Egyptian giants Pyramids FC have made a strong move for Burundian winger Jean-Claude Girumugisha, but their opening bid of $1.5 million has been rejected by Al Hilal.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:23:41 GMT
How Voluntary and Safe Are Burundian Refugee Returns From Tanzania?
[ISS] The coercive repatriation of Burundian refugees risks reproducing cycles of displacement ahead of Burundi's 2027 elections.
Cameroon
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:57:20 GMTUniffac Launches FIFA Referees Capacity-Building Course in Douala
[CAF] Thirty-one male and female referees and assistant referees from the eight member associations of the Central African Football Federations' Union (UNIFFAC) have begun a four-day FIFA capacity-building course in Douala, Cameroon, as the region in...
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:52:30 GMT
Cameroon Plans to Raise Energy Subsidies to 340b CFA Francs
[Daba Finance] Cameroon plans to increase its energy subsidy budget to 340 billion CFA francs in 2027, reversing years of cuts and keeping fuel and electricity prices under state support.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:50:10 GMT
African States Shouldn't Help the U.S. Endanger Refugees
[African Arguments] Disembarking at an airport in Cameroon a few weeks ago, two Cameroonian women shook with fear. They had fled their country over a year before to seek asylum in the United States, but were summarily deported from the US to Equatori...
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:01:57 GMT
The Archbishop of Douala Denounces - 'Inhumane Prisons and a Corrupt Justice System'
[Agenzia Fides] Yaoundé -- Forced disappearances, arbitrary detention and inhumane prison conditions are among the grave abuses denounced by Archbishop Samuel Kleda of Douala in a pastoral Letter on prison conditions published at the end of June...
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:42:57 GMT
Three Religious Kidnapped in Late June in the Country's North-West Region Have Been Released
[Agenzia Fides] Nkongsamba -- The three religious - a priest and two friars - who were kidnapped on June 27 in north-western Cameroon have been released. The announcement was made by the Diocese of Nkongsamba in a statement published yesterday, July ...
Cape Verde
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:27:45 GMTCape Verde Leave World Cup as Heroes After Brave Argentina Battle
[CAF] Cape Verde's historic World Cup run ended in heartbreak after the Blue Sharks pushed defending champions Argentina to extra time before losing 3-2 in a dramatic round-of-32 tie in Miami on Friday night.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:03:21 GMT
Cape Verde Receives a Hero's Welcome After Historic FIFA World Cup
[Premium Times] The emotional homecoming came just days after Cape Verde bowed out of the tournament following a thrilling encounter with Argentina and coincided with the country's Independence Day celebrations, marking 51 years since the end of Port...
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:45:15 GMT
Cape Verde and Congo Dr Hailed As Africa's World Cup Underdog Stories
[CAF] Cape Verde and Congo DR have been praised by Diego Forlan and Hristo Stoichkov after becoming two of the standout African stories of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:46:42 GMT
Cape Verde's World Cup Success Reflects a Nation That Has Repeatedly Defied the Odds
[The Conversation Africa] For decades, the west African island nation of Cape Verde was perhaps best known for the music of late singer Cesária Évora. This summer, however, the Atlantic archipelago has gained fame for a different reason: fo...
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:03:33 GMT
Cape Verde Reach Historic FIFA World Cup Knockout Stages With Resolute Draw Against Saudi Arabia
[CAF] Cape Verde etched their name into the history books on Thursday evening, securing a place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stages on debut after battling to a determined 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia in Houston.
Central Africa
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:45:32 GMTCongo-Kinshasa: In Eastern DR Congo, Journalists Face Death, Arson Threats for Reporting On War
[CPJ] Government allied Wazalendo militiamen have threatened to kill or capture one reporter and to burn down another's radio station because of unfavorable coverage, as frontlines shift under diplomatic pressure for peace in eastern Democratic Repub...
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:28:33 GMT
Central Africa: Gabon's Public Debt Rises 23 Percent As Government Turns to Regional Markets
[Daba Finance] Gabon's outstanding public debt rose 23% year-on-year to 8,780.3 billion FCFA at the end of December 2025, driven by a sharp increase in domestic borrowing as the government shifted away from traditional external financing.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:24:19 GMT
Rwanda: Unemployment Stood At 13.4 Percent in May
[New Times] Rwanda's unemployment rate remained unchanged at 13.4 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, but the number of people facing some form of labour market challenge increased, according to the latest Labour Force Survey by the National Inst...
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:24:04 GMT
Rwanda: 'Don't Diminish Yourselves' - Kagame Urges Rwandans to Reject Aid Dependency
[New Times] President Paul Kagame has challenged Rwandans to rethink how the country engages with the rest of the world, urging a shift from aid-dependency to building partnerships based on mutual contribution.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:02:32 GMT
Central Africa: Central Africa's Shifting Alliances Between Armies and Armed Groups
[ISS] State security forces, militias and vigilante groups increasingly overlap, making insecurity more profitable and conflict harder to resolve.
Central African Republic
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:39:27 GMTCentral African Republic - Reforming Public Finances to Support Growth
[World Bank] Bangui -- new World Bank report released today calls for urgent structural reforms in the public finance sector and the mobilization of domestic resources in the Central African Republic (CAR) to consolidate macroeconomic stability and s...
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:03:04 GMT
Funeral Held for Father Crépin, Priest Killed 'Perhaps to Block the Peace Process in Zémio'
[Agenzia Fides] Bangui -- "Father Crépin was deeply committed to dialogue. It is possible that he was killed to block the peace process currently underway in Zémio," Bishop Aurelio Gazzera of Bangassou told Fides News Agency. Father Cré...
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:43:53 GMT
Central African Republic Latest 'Third Country' for U.S. Deportees
[HRW] Don't Forcibly Repatriate People to Iran, Afghanistan, and Other High-Risk Countries
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:49:29 GMT
Central African Republic Declares Cholera Outbreak
[Shabelle] Bangui, Central African Republic - The Central African Republic government has officially declared a cholera outbreak in the country, after confirming 197 cases, including 24 deaths, local media reported on Saturday.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:06:15 GMT
Beyond Commemoration - Why Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Demands Urgent Global Attention
[IPS] Delhi, India -- Three years ago, during a mission to the Central African Republic from United Nations Headquarters, I met a woman whose story has remained with me ever since. She had survived rape during the conflict. Yet what stayed with her m...
Chad
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:40:02 GMTWorld Bank Group Appoints Nicola Pontara As Division Director for Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali and Niger
[World Bank] Bamako -- The World Bank Group has announced the appointment of Nicola Pontara as Division Director for the Sahel countries - Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Chad.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:57:39 GMT
Signing of the Statute of the Interfaith Platform to Strengthen Peace and Social Cohesion
[Agenzia Fides] N'djamena -- "We will continue to work so that everyone can contribute to human development and to achieving our common goal of building a united, prosperous Chad that looks confidently to the future." With these words, Monsignor Edmo...
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 03:32:11 GMT
RSF-Aligned Gov Suspends MSF Operations Over Abuse Allegations in Chad
[Dabanga] Nyala / El Tina -- Mohamed Hassan El Tawashi, Prime Minister of the Government of Peace and Unity, the executive authority established by the Sudan Founding Alliance (Tasees), which is aligned with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, has...
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:08:22 GMT
Diplomatic Source Denies Statements Attributed to Ambassador Gaddafi
[SNA] An informed diplomatic source told SUNA that statements attributed by an online news website to Ambassador Gaddafi Abdullah Mohamed through a third party are inaccurate.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:17:11 GMT
MSF Sacks 18 Staff in Eastern Chad for Sexual Exploitation of Sudanese Women and Underage Girls
[Dabanga] El Tina, Eastern Chad / Amsterdam -- The medical NGO Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has confirmed that 18 members of its staff in eastern Chad have been dismissed for serious misconduct, "and are now barred from working with MSF",...
Comoros
Congo-Brazzaville
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:24:28 GMTEbola Outbreak - a Crisis of History, Not Misinformation
[The New Humanitarian] SAN Francisco, United States, Kinshasa, Democratic -- Even with a pause in the violence, communities will still need to be heard - and to be convinced that responders mean them well.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:23:41 GMT
Sovereignty or Staging - the Paris-Brazzaville Face-Off in the Mirror of Reality
[African Arguments] The geopolitical landscape of central Africa is currently navigating a zone of severe diplomatic turbulence, driven by an acute crisis of accountability between Paris, Brazzaville, and Kinshasa. At the heart of this friction lies ...
Congo-Kinshasa
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:50:36 GMTAll of Africa Today - July 10, 2026
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Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:48:48 GMT
Use of Explosive Weapons 'Must Stop' in Eastern DR Congo - Türk
[UN News] UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk urged the armed forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group to cease hostilities as he deplored recent civilian deaths on Thursday.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:17:09 GMT
Ebola Moving Faster Than the Response, Head of Africa CDC Warns
[The New Humanitarian] "Act now or pay a much higher price later."
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:19:47 GMT
Crackdown On Protesters
[HRW] Kinshasa -- Security Forces Used Excessive Force, Provided No Protection from Assailants
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:39:17 GMT
Africa CDC Reports Progress, Warns Ebola Outbreak Outpacing Response in DR Congo
[Premium Times] According to Mr. Mankoula, laboratory capacity has improved significantly, with health authorities now able to conduct more than 2,000 Ebola tests daily across affected areas.
Djibouti
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Equatorial Guinea
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:14:48 GMTEquatorial Guinea Partners With Huawei to Upgrade Telecom Network
[Daba Finance] Equatorial Guinea has signed a partnership between state-owned telecom operator GETESA and Huawei to modernize the country's telecommunications network and improve internet and mobile services.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:35:54 GMT
Zimbabwe Transfers Wildlife to Equatorial Guinea Under Conservation Deal
[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe has begun capturing and relocating selected wildlife species to Equatorial Guinea under a government-to-government conservation agreement aimed at restoring animal populations in the Central African country's protected areas.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:50:10 GMT
African States Shouldn't Help the U.S. Endanger Refugees
[African Arguments] Disembarking at an airport in Cameroon a few weeks ago, two Cameroonian women shook with fear. They had fled their country over a year before to seek asylum in the United States, but were summarily deported from the US to Equatori...
Eritrea
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:10:39 GMTUN Expert Remains Lifeline As Grave Abuses Continue
[HRW] This statement was delivered by Human Rights Watch at the 62nd regular session of the UN Human Rights Council during an enhanced interactive dialogue on the report of the UN Special Rapporteur on Eritrea held on June 15, 2026.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:13:34 GMT
Conflict Hits Schooling Hardest Where Children Are the Target - Study
[The Conversation Africa] According to Unesco, around 250 million children (16%) globally are out of school although they are of an age to be at school in their countries. Available evidence suggests that out-of-school numbers are extremely high in c...
Ethiopia
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:07:32 GMTEthiopian Airlines Launches Passenger Flights to Lyon, Expands Network in France
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopian Airlines has launched a new passenger service to Lyon, France, expanding its European network and reinforcing the longstanding partnership between Ethiopia and France.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:07:30 GMT
Refugees Praise Ethiopia's Hospitality As UNHCR Showcases 'Makatet' As Model for Refugee Inclusion
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Refugees living in Ethiopia have commended the country's longstanding tradition of hospitality and its expanding refugee inclusion initiatives.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:04:24 GMT
PM Abiy Leads Major Advances in Democracy, Digital Transformation and Infrastructure Dev't
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has registered major milestones in democratic governance, digital innovation, and heavy infrastructure development over the past month, signaling a shift toward accelerated national productivity and long-term economic gr...
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:30:38 GMT
TPLF Rejects EU Criticism, Says Govt Violating Peace Deal
[Reporter] The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) has rejected European Union accusations that it is undermining Ethiopia's 2022 peace agreement, instead accusing the federal government of violating the accord and warning that the Tigray region ...
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:46:47 GMT
Ethiopia Advances Nat'l Electrification Roadmap to Achieve Universal Energy Access By 2035
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has advanced discussions on its National Electrification Program (NEP 3.0), bringing together government institutions, development partners, the private sector, and international stakeholders.
Gabon
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 03:32:08 GMTGabon Plans to Raise $1.5b in Return to Eurobond Market
[Daba Finance] Gabon is preparing a return to the international bond market with a planned 10-year issue of CFA857.85 billion, or about $1.5 billion.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:25:06 GMT
afg Bank Gabon Net Profit Rises 30 Percent in 2025
[Daba Finance] AFG Bank Gabon, a subsidiary of Atlantic Financial Group, posted a net profit of 31.25 billion XOF for the year ended December 31, 2025, up 30% from 24.01 billion XOF a year earlier, according to financial statements presented at the b...
Gambia
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:57:58 GMTNational Assembly Approves $37.5 Million Deal for UTG School of Medicine Expansion
[Foroyaa] The National Assembly has ratified a $37.5 million financing agreement between the and the Government of The Gambia to support Phase III of the University of The Gambia School of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences Project.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:57:44 GMT
Legislators Questions D1.2 Billion Gambia Ferry Service Liability Without Written Agreement
[Foroyaa] The Public Enterprises Committee (PEC) of the National Assembly has questioned a liability of more than D1.2 billion recorded by the The Gambia Ferry Services Company (GFSC), saying there was no formal written agreement to support the arran...
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:57:18 GMT
Agriculture Minister Sets Out Roadmap to Achieve Rice Self-Sufficiency By 2030
[Foroyaa] The Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Security, Dr. Demba Sabally, has outlined the government's strategy to achieve rice self-sufficiency by 2030, saying the country plans to develop 20,000 hectares of rice fields, expand the use...
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:56:28 GMT
Man Jailed Over Theft That Disrupted Water Supply in Brikama
[Foroyaa] The Brikama Magistrates' Court has convicted and sentenced Muhammad Kuyateh to prison after finding him guilty of damaging a (NAWEC) borehole and stealing copper, an offence that disrupted water supply to parts of Brikama.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:29:27 GMT
Court Vows Full Force of Law Over Surging Knife Violence
[The Point] The High Court has raised serious concern over what it describes as a growing surge in knife-related violence among young people, warning that offenders will face the full force of the law as the country grapples with an escalating cultur...
Ghana
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:04:19 GMTPresident Mahama Urges Unity At National Prayers and Thanksgiving Despite Floods
[Ghanaian Times] President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to remain united, grateful and prayerful despite the recent floods that claimed lives and destroyed property in parts of Accra.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:54:59 GMT
All of Africa Today - July 1, 2026
[allAfrica] Senegal Trims Presidential Powers in Controversial Vote
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:55:16 GMT
Government Steps Up Flood Response, Urges Public to Cooperate
[Ghanaian Times] The Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has assured Ghanaians that government is intensifying efforts to respond to the widespread flooding that has affected parts of Accra, Tema and surrounding co...
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:52:49 GMT
'Ghana's Noah' Resurfaces After Accra Floods, Claims Prophecy Is Unfolding
[Premium Times] Remember the Ghanaian self-acclaimed prophet, Evans "Ebo Noah" Eshun? He's back in the news after six months, this time claiming the torrential rains that wreaked havoc in parts of Accra and other areas on Monday are vindication of hi...
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:55:15 GMT
NPP Criticises Government's Flood Response, Demands Stronger Action
[Ghanaian Times] The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has criticised the government's handling of the flooding that hit parts of Accra and surrounding communities on Monday, urging it to move beyond what it described as public relations activities and take ...
Guinea
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:18:51 GMTWorld 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
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:35:33 GMTNigeria, Guinea-Bissau Strengthen Military Cooperation On Regional Security
[Vanguard] PORT HARCOURT -- Nigeria and Guinea-Bissau have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening military cooperation to address evolving security challenges and promote peace and stability across West Africa.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:53:40 GMT
A Story of Change - Expanding the Frontiers of Media and Information Rights in Guinea-Bissau
[MFWA] From June 2021 to November 2023, the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), with support from the European Union (EU), implemented the project, 'Promoting Media Freedom and Access to Quality Information in Guinea Bissau.' The intervention so...
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:02:05 GMT
Pathways for Unlocking Productivity-Led Private Sector Growth in Guinea-Bissau - World Bank Group Report
[World Bank] Bissau -- Guinea-Bissau's economy demonstrated notable resilience in 2025, according to the World Bank Group's Guinea-Bissau Economic Update (Spring 2026), released today.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:48:36 GMT
Guinea-Bissau 2026 Economic Update - Pathways for Unlocking Productivity-Led Private Sector Growth
[World Bank] STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:02:05 GMT
World Bank Group Report - Pathways for Unlocking Productivity-Led Private Sector Growth in Guinea-Bissau
[World Bank] BISSAU -- Guinea-Bissau's economy demonstrated notable resilience in 2025, according to the World Bank Group's Guinea-Bissau Economic Update (Spring 2026), released today.
Kenya
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:52:26 GMTAnti-Narcotics Detectives Arrest Bus Passenger With 300 Grammes of Heroin Worth Sh1mn
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A routine inspection on a Nairobi-bound passenger bus turned into a major anti-narcotics operation after detectives intercepted a suspected drug courier transporting heroin valued at approximately Sh1 million along the Mombasa...
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:29:21 GMT
Eight Girls Charged With Murder Over Student's Death in School Fire
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Eight minors from Utumishi Girls Academy have been formally charged with murder over the death of a fellow student in a case linked to a deadly school fire tragedy that killed 16.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:19:32 GMT
Mudavadi Hails Trump's Trade-First Africa Policy As Kenya Eyes Stronger U.S. Economic Ties
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has welcomed the Trump administration's shift in U.S.-Africa policy from one centred on aid to one driven by trade and investment, describing the approach as a positive step towards bui...
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:12:22 GMT
Parliament Proposes Law to Recognise Remote Workers
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Parliament is seeking to amend the Employment Act to formally recognise remote workers as employees to align Kenya's labour laws with the growing digital economy.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:52:54 GMT
LSK Puts Govt On Notice Over Finance Act 2026, Warns of Court Action Against 'Administrative Overreach'
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has placed the government on notice over the implementation of the Finance Act 2026, warning that it will not hesitate to challenge in court any administrative actions that violate constitutional...
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Kenya Headlines
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:15:54 +0300Kangema magistrate, probation officer arrested with Sh150,000 bribe
Senior Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi and Probation Officer Julius Irungu were arrested on Tuesday evening at a restaurant within Kangema Township with a Sh150,000 bribe.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:14:27 +0300
Charles Owino appointed as Government Spokesperson
Owino, a former Police Spokesperson, has been appointed the new Government Spokesperson, taking over from Mwaura.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:05:00 +0300
As repression soars, East Africans are finding fragile refuge in Nairobi
Tanzania's security forces unleashed a ruthless crackdown on protests sparked by alleged rigging of the vote, with rights groups and the opposition saying thousands were killed.
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:33:00 +0300
Why public servants have less than a month to update pension records
Government has directed all public servants to update their records with the Public Service Superannuation Fund by August 14, 2026, in the latest step towards modernising pension administration.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:33:43 +0300
Inside Kenya's Ebola defences as seven Americans enter quarantine
Seven American humanitarian workers are spending 21 days under medical observation in Kenya not because they are ill.
Kenya News
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:17:23 +0300Ruai, Kariobangi upgrade expand Nairobi sewer treatment plant
The treatment capacity at Ruai Sewerage plant in Nairobi has now shot up to 320,000 cubic litres per day.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:36:02 +0300
Methu warns against hooded police as Ol Kalou's polls continue
Nyandarua Senator John Methu has urged security agencies overseeing the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election to ensure that all deployed officers are easily identifiable.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:26:13 +0300
Ol Kalou by-election: DCP's Sammy Kamau says victory guaranteed
Speaking shortly after casting his vote on Thursday, July 16, Kamau said he was optimistic of winning based on the reception he received from voters throughout the campaign period.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:51:39 +0300
British High Commissioner visits Laikipia County
He later visited, Nyati Barracks, where he heard about the BATUK training facilities which help enhance the capabilities of British and Kenyan forces through join training.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:30:37 +0300
PCEA Mai a Ihii Booth High School closed indefinitely after principal's arrest
PCEA Mai A Ihii Booth High School in Kikuyu closed indefinitely after principal and Board chair arrested over alleged sexual harassment of students, Education Director Jeremiah Kipaiyu says.
Lesotho
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:47:21 GMTAll of Africa Today - June 30, 2026
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Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:41:25 GMT
Parliament Questions Cancellation of Maseru's Fumbled Dumpsite Contract
[GroundUp] City council says the M27-million agreement was unlawful from the start, but MPs say it remains responsible for the deal
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:56:21 GMT
Lesotho Seeks Compensation and Economic Support From South Africa
[GroundUp] Foreign affairs minister Limpho Tau lists land dispossession, migrant labour and apartheid-era raids as historical injustices
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:43:19 GMT
Dispute Stalls Closure of Hazardous Dumpsite in Maseru
[GroundUp] Court ordered shut down of the Tšosane dumpsite delayed after council cancels M27.3-million contract
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:31:13 GMT
Lesotho Opposition Leader Faces Treason Charge
[GroundUp] Tšepo Lipholo is accused of links to alleged military training camps on farms in South Africa
Liberia
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:52:09 GMTEllen Johnson Sirleaf Urges Boakai to Fast-Track Liberia's Anti-Corruption Court
[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf pressed President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, the Supreme Court and the National Legislature on Tuesday to act decisively against corruption, demanding the swift creation of a Specia...
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:29:06 GMT
Deputy Speaker Fallah Retracts Remarks, Apologizes to House
[New Dawn] Monrovia -- Deputy Speaker Thomas P. Fallah has apologized to Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon and members of the House of Representatives and formally retracted comments he made during a recent appearance on a local radio talk show.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:25:48 GMT
Rubber Farmers Endorse Boakai's Export Ban
[New Dawn] Monrovia, July 2, 2026 - The Rubber Planters Association of Liberia (RPAL) has endorsed President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's decision to ban the export of unprocessed natural rubber, describing the policy as a major step toward expanding domest...
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:25:48 GMT
Govt Approves 50,000-Metric-Ton Fuel Storage Facility
[New Dawn] Monrovia, July 2, 2026 - President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has approved a proposal by the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) to construct a 50,000-metric-ton petroleum storage facility, a move the government says will strengthen Liberia...
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:24:13 GMT
Nigeria, Liberia to Strengthen Economic Ties At Investment Forum
[This Day] The Government of the Republic of Liberia, through the Embassy of Liberia in Nigeria and the Office of the Honorary Consul General of Liberia in Lagos, will host its inaugural Liberia-Nigeria Trade and Investment Forum in Lagos
Liberian Dialogue
Madagascar
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:59:21 GMTSADC Committed to Supporting Madagascar's Return to Constitutional Rule
[SAnews.gov.za] The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Madagascar's return to constitutional rule, with regional leaders meeting virtually on Monday to assess progress on political reforms follow...
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:59:20 GMT
SADC Approves New Measures to Support Madagascar Reform Process
[SAnews.gov.za] The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has approved a series of measures aimed at strengthening its support for Madagascar's political reform process, including expanding the mandate of its Panel of Elders and establishing ...
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:41:16 GMT
Ruto Pushes for Stronger Indian Ocean Partnership As He Attends Madagascar's 66th Independence Day
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto joined thousands of Madagascans at Barea Stadium in Antananarivo on Thursday to mark the country's 66th Independence Day, using the occasion to reaffirm Kenya's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties...
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:00:25 GMT
SADC Organ Troika Extraordinary Summit Reaffirms Commitment to Peace, Stability, and Regional Integration in Madagascar and the DR Congo
[SADC] The Southern African Development Community (SADC) convened an Extraordinary Troika Summit of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, on 22 June 2026, reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding peace, consolidating democracy, a...
Malawi
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:27:47 GMTPolice Downplay Swoop On Malawi's Seat of Power
[Nyasa Times] ARMED police swooped on Malawi's seat of government in a dramatic show of force -- sparking fears of a major security incident at the heart of the nation's power.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:44:28 GMT
Chilima's Remark 'If I Die, I Will Die' Was a Vernacular Expression, Inquiry Told
[Nyasa Times] The parliamentary inquiry into the June 10, 2024 military plane crash has heard fresh testimony from Kelvin Sentala, a close acquaintance of the late vice-president Saulos Chilima, who sought to clarify a widely discussed remark attribu...
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:46:55 GMT
'We Are Not Safe' - Evicted Malawians Shelter in Robertson Community Hall
[GroundUp] Immigrants say threats and evictions forced them to flee their homes
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:48:53 GMT
'We Did Our Job' - Zamba Defends Government's Handling of Chilima Plane Crash Before Parliamentary Probe
[Nyasa Times] Former Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Colleen Zamba, has strongly defended the government's response to the military plane crash that claimed the lives of former Vice-President Saulos Chilima and eight others, insisting that of...
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:48:53 GMT
Kasiya Mine Could Operate for More Than 70 Years, Feasibility Study Reveals
[Nyasa Times] The proposed Kasiya Rutile Project in Lilongwe District could remain in operation for more than 70 years, far exceeding its initially modelled 25-year mine life, according to findings from a definitive feasibility study conducted by Sov...
Malawi Times
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:33:55 +0000Dzaleka on edge
There is more pressure being exerted on Malawi’s official home for refugees and asylum seekers, Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Dowa District, with the number of immigrants heading for the camp reaching 300 monthly while the funding taps are running dry.
T...
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:30:59 +0000
Peter Mutharika, Tony Blair talk foreign investment attraction
Tony Blair was in Malawi Tuesday, when he held talks with President Peter Mutharika and senior government officials on issues such as economic recovery, investment and development.
Mutharika met with Blair and members of his delegation at Kamuzu Pala...
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:28:29 +0000
Fam, Patrick Mabedi tussle
Dust is refusing to settle in the case involving Football Association of Malawi (Fam) and former Flames coach Patrick Mabedi after both parties appealed the Industrial Relations Court (IRC) ruling.
This comes after IRC trimmed Mabedi’s K917 million...
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:57:48 +0000
Pac proposed ‘withdrawal’ of ex-SPC Zamba’s case
Chairperson for the Public Accounts Committee (Pac) of Parliament Steve Malondera has claimed that they proposed the withdrawal of a court case involving former Chief Secretary to Government Colleen Zamba on the sale of Amaryllis Hotel.
The committee...
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:53:52 +0000
Malawi makes inclusive education headway
By Jimmy Chazama:
Malawi is reported to have made progress in ensuring inclusive education, with the enrolment of learners with disabilities in primary schools rising to 6 percent from 4 percent.
Director of Inclusive Education and School Health and...
Mali
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:16:20 GMTAll of Africa Today - July 2, 2026
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Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:57:28 GMT
Mali's Junta Suspends Popular Radio Show
[HRW] Lift Ban on Allô Klédu, Protect Media Freedom
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:46:39 GMT
Mali's War On Civilians Deepens As Alliances Shift, HRW Says
[RFI] Human Rights Watch (HRW) says the army, allied militias and Islamist armed groups have all committed abuses with impunity since the attacks in northern Mali in April.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:42:05 GMT
All of Africa Today - June 29, 2026
[allAfrica]
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:55:46 GMT
Grave Abuses Amid Renewed Fighting
[HRW] Nairobi -- Army, Allied Militias, Islamist Armed Groups Commit Violations with Impunity
Mauritania
Mauritius
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:06:30 GMTAvoiding Stagflation - a Budget Analysis
[L'Express] A new Government came to power in November 2024 with an overwhelming mandate to implement an ambitious programme of fundamental changes to improve the living standards and well-being of the population. However, the task proved more challe...
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:05:52 GMT
Restoring Fiscal Balance
[L'Express] Last year's Budget laid emphasis on fiscal consolidation and reconstruction, an objective it set to achieve in three years. After one year, we can get a glimpse of the progress made in improving public finances. We focus on the containmen...
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:00:44 GMT
Imex Frankfurt 2026 - Mauritius Elevates Its Global Mice Ambitions
[Mauritius Tourism] Mauritius successfully showcased its expanding Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) offering at IMEX Frankfurt 2026, one of the world's leading trade exhibitions for the business events industry, held from 19 t...
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:21:46 GMT
Mauritius Captivates South African Travel Trade With High-Impact Three-City Roadshow
[Mauritius Tourism] The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA), together with 16 of the island's leading tourism partners, has successfully concluded a high-energy three-city roadshow across South Africa, reaffirming Mauritius' status as the In...
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:55:43 GMT
Neither a Populist Budget Nor Transformative Reforms!
[L'Express] The low-tax liberal economy has reached its limit; we are in a most enormous fix and are now looking at a doom loop: higher taxes draw us away from the low-tax economy, and lower spending puts the welfare state at risk. In such cases, onl...
Mozambique
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:04:51 GMTTaxi Carrying Foreign Nationals From Cape Town to Mozambique Flips On N1
[Scrolla] The minibus taxi was carrying 14 adults and six children aged five to seven when it overturned on the N1. Three passengers were treated for minor injuries, while some on board did not have the required travel documents, police confirmed.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:37:20 GMT
All of Africa Today - June 22, 2026
[allAfrica]
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 03:56:41 GMT
Zimbabwe Ambassador to Eswatini and Mozambique Victor Matemadanda Dies
[New Zimbabwe] FORMER Zanu PF political commissar and Zimbabwe's ambassador to Mozambique and Eswatini, Victor Matemadanda, has died.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 03:32:10 GMT
Sexual Violence Surges in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado As War Grinds On
[RFI] Sexual violence is surging in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province, where women and girls are trapped between insurgents and soldiers after nearly a decade of conflict. Rich in natural gas, precious stones and lithium, the northern province has b...
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:59:45 GMT
All of Africa Today - June 18, 2026
[allAfrica] Mozambique Police Accused of Using Spy Networks to Target Government Critics
Namibia
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:07:57 GMTMore Than 100 Namibians Seek SA Repatriation
[Namibian] More than 100 Namibians living in South Africa, both legally and illegally, have voluntarily approached the Namibian high commission in Pretoria seeking repatriation to Namibia as a result of rising xenophobic tensions in the neighbouring ...
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:49:02 GMT
Bezuidenhout Makes African Breakthrough
[Namibian] Joanivia Bezuidenhout reached a new milestone when she won her first title on the International Tennis Federation's Africa junior circuit in Lusaka, Zambia, over the weekend.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:48:38 GMT
Bus Carrying Malawians to Repatriation Camp Crashes, Driver Killed
[Namibian] A bus driver transporting Malawians from KwaZulu-Natal to the repatriation camp in Beitbridge has died, while 11 others were injured after the driver allegedly lost control of the bus due to fatigue, causing it to overturn on the N1.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:11:55 GMT
Murdered Roswinds Fabianu's Grave Site Set Ablaze
[Namibian] More than a year after Roswinds Fabianu (6) was raped and murdered at Okahandja, her family thought the only thing left to do was wait for justice.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:11:54 GMT
Transport Hurdle Hits Mobile Clinics
[Namibian] The Ministry of Health and Social Services says transport shortages are preventing some district personnel from visiting mobile clinics and community health posts.
Niger
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:05:11 GMTNiger Launches Tomato Irrigation Project With €3m Italian Support
[Daba Finance] Niger launched a small-scale irrigation project to support tomato production, processing and food security in 3 regions. The project is financed by Italian cooperation with €3 million, or about CFA2 billion. It will run for 3 ye...
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:21:15 GMT
Niger Quits ICC, Deepening Debate Over Court's Legitimacy
[Leadership] The government of Niger has formally withdrawn from the International Criminal Court, citing concerns over what it described as selective justice and raising fresh questions about the court's legitimacy and effectiveness.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:32:55 GMT
All of Africa Today - June 25, 2026
[allAfrica]
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 03:33:29 GMT
Latest Niamey Airport Attack Tests Niger Junta As Terror Groups 'Adapt'
[RFI] Niamey airport was attacked for the second time this year on 18 June, with 13 people killed, in an assault that illustrated how jihadist groups are changing their methods to test Niger's security forces. Nigerien researcher Brimaka Abdoul Azizo...
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 03:30:52 GMT
Benin's New President Seeks New Outreach to Togo and Niger
[African Arguments] On May 24, 2026, former Beninese finance minister under the outgoing president Patrice Talon, Romuald Wadagni, was sworn into office as the President of Benin. His election was hardly surprising; the last parliamentary elections h...