Overseas education project for women and girls axed by UK after two years
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Cape Verde Leave World Cup as Heroes After Brave Argentina Battle
[CAF] Cape Verde's historic World Cup run ended in heartbreak after the Blue Sharks pushed defending champions Argentina to extra time before losing 3-2 in a dramatic round-of-32 tie in Miami on Friday night.
World Cup 2026: Cape Verde say goodbye after defeat by Argentina
Cape Verde may have been the World Cup’s second-smallest nation but they leave the largest impact as they depart following defeat by defending champions Argentina in an epic.
Kenya’s vanishing rural schools - and why a new curriculum may be to blame
More than 2,000 primary schools are facing closure as enrolment numbers plummet.
The friends who drove from Ghana to the World Cup
Six fans of the Black Stars are living proof of how football can drive supporters to extreme lengths to follow their team.
Iran’s regime hopes Khamenei’s funeral will demonstrate its strength
It reveals how much it has already changed
Africa: Why Africa’s Ocean Leadership Matters Now
[allAfrica] Last month, Mombasa made history as the first African city to host the Our Ocean Conference (OOC) - an international convening to protect and conserve the ocean, gathering well over a hundred countries. Yet the significance of the conference went far beyond where it was held. It demonstrated why Africa is increasingly becoming one of the world's most influential voices in shaping the future of our ocean.
Nigeria: Court of Appeal Rules Against Hijab Use At UI International School
[Leadership] The Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan has overturned a judgment of the Oyo State High Court that permitted female Muslim students of the University of Ibadan International School (ISI) to wear hijab with their school uniforms.
Somalia: African Union Calls Emergency Meeting As U.S. Ends Somalia Army Funds
[Vanguard] The African Union called an emergency meeting on its military mission in Somalia on Friday after Washington announced it would end critical funding over the lack of progress against Islamist insurgents.
Nigeria: 2027 - APC Candidates Urge Ondo Members to Accept Primary Results, Shun Protests
[Leadership] Candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 National Assembly elections in Ondo State have appealed to party members to accept the outcome of the party's primary elections and avoid protests, stressing that unity is essential to securing victory in the general elections.
Nigeria: Bayelsa Govt Rejects PDP’s Poverty Claims, Defends 6-Year Record
[Leadership] The Bayelsa State Government has dismissed claims by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that Governor Douye Diri's administration has failed to address hunger and poverty, insisting it has implemented wide-ranging programmes and projects aimed at improving residents' welfare over the past six years.
Nigeria: Ganduje Denies Defection Rumours, Says He Remains in APC
[Leadership] Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has dismissed reports alleging that he has defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), insisting that he remains a committed member of the ruling party.
Somalia: Somali President Meets Italian Interior Minister to Boost Bilateral Cooperation
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Friday received a high-level Italian delegation led by Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi for talks focused on strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation on security, migration and state-building.
Somalia: Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Begin Formal Withdrawal From ICC
[Shabelle] Ouagadougou -- Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have formally launched the process of withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC) after submitting official notifications to leave the Rome Statute, according to a statement from the Assembly of States Parties to the court.
Kenya: Supreme Court Halts Cytonn Property Transfers Pending Appeal
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Supreme Court has handed Cytonn Investments a temporary legal reprieve by suspending the implementation of Court of Appeal orders that had cleared the way for the Official Receiver to take control of and transfer several high-value properties linked to the firm's troubled real estate investment schemes.
Uganda: Lord Mayor Applauds Uganda Waragi’s Infrastructure Boost At Port Bell Landing Site
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), through its flagship brand Uganda Waragi, has commissioned a transformative community infrastructure project at Port Bell Landing Site in Luzira. As part of Uganda Waragi's landmark 60-year Diamond Jubilee legacy, the intervention delivers solar-powered flood lighting and structured waste management systems designed to eliminate public health hazards, protect livelihoods, and boost the night economy.
Nigeria: Fire Breaks Out At Fuel Terminal in Lagos
[Premium Times] The incident occurred at the fuel terminal located along the Apapa-Oworonshoki Expressway, although authorities had yet to determine the cause of the fire as of the time of filing this report.
Sudan: Risk of Imminent Atrocities in and Around El Obeid Requires Urgent Action
Press Release - HRW Oral Statement - Urgent Debate - HRC62
Kenya: PS Omollo Calls On Boda Boda Operators to Reject Recruitment As Goons-for-Hire, Shun Political Violence
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo has issued a stern warning against the use of boda boda operators to perpetrate political violence, saying the government will crack down on those recruiting riders into criminal gangs and those who participate in acts of goonism.
Kenya: Sifuna Dismisses Vote-Split Claims, Urges Opposition Unity Ahead
[Capital FM] Kisii -- Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna has dismissed claims that he or the Linda Mwananchi movement could be used to split the opposition vote ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Ndileka Mandela on anti-migrant protests: 'Grandad wanted rule of law not mob justice'
Nelson Mandela's granddaughter says he would have supported "proper immigration management and secured borders".
Zuma showing South Africa 'middle finger' by meeting Gupta brother - minister
Former President Zuma's trip to India reignites anger over a decade-old corruption scandal.
US withdraws troops from Nigeria after Islamic State mission
The US said the joint operation, which began in December last year, was a success.
Namibia: Fishrot Accused’s Review Application Unprecedented
[New Era] An application by four Fishrot corruption and fraud accused in which they seek to restrain and stop the government from continuing to prosecute them, has been said to be unprecedented.
Cape Verde Faces Argentina’s World Cup Juggernaut. Its Fans Aren’t Stressed
Cape Verde, a tiny African archipelago, was thrilled to qualify for the World Cup, let alone take on the defending champions. But its fans feel confident.
Uganda: Veteran Journalist Timothy Kalyegira Granted Bail
[Nile Post] Veteran journalist and political commentator Timothy Kalyegira has been granted cash bail of Shs650,000 by the Kira Chief Magistrate's Court in Wakiso District.
South Africa: Have Your Say On Draft Electoral Code of Conduct On Countering Disinformation
[SAnews.gov.za] The Electoral Commission is calling on South Africans to comment on the draft Electoral Code of Conduct on Countering Disinformation ahead of the 21 July 2026 deadline.
South Africa: Gauteng Health Exceeds Lenacapavir Rollout Targets
[SAnews.gov.za] The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) has recorded a massive milestone in its Lenacapavir rollout programme, comfortably surpassing its targets in the very first month of rolling out the groundbreaking HIV prevention drug.
Can Girmay recreate past Tour de France glories with new team?
Biniam Girmay, who is now backed by a World Cup winner, is aiming to reclaim the green jersey two years after the Eritrean made history at the Tour de France.
Nigeria: Africom Commander Announces Partial Withdrawal of U.S. Troops From Nigeria
[Premium Times] "We have withdrawn much of our forces that were just there for that operation."
Kenya: Thika Gridlock Caused by Barricades
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Traffic has resumed along the Thika Superhighway after police cleared barricades erected by suspected goons near the Pangani area, restoring normal movement along one of Nairobi's busiest roads.
Malawi Moves to Close Money Laundering Loopholes With New Trusts Law
[Nyasa Times] Malawi is taking steps to modernise its legal framework for trusts, with the government convening a stakeholder consultation in Lilongwe on Thursday to gather input on a Draft Trusts Bill that officials say is long overdue.
Congo-Kinshasa: Ebola Outbreak Worsens
[RFI] The Democratic Republic of Congo has launched a clinical trial of experimental Ebola treatments as the outbreak continues to spread in the north-east of the country.
South Africa: Hungry and Displaced - Thousands Moved to New Musina Repatriation Centre
[GroundUp] Conditions have improved but facilities are inadequate and food in short supply
Mozambique President Hails Rwanda’s Security Role in Cabo Delgado
[New Times] Mozambique's President Daniel Chapo has praised the contribution of Rwanda Security Forces (RSF) in the fight against terrorism in Cabo Delgado province.
Africa: Can an African Credit Rating Agency Overcome Investor Scepticism?
Analysis - Current credit ratings may disadvantage the continent, but wouldn’t an African agency amount to Africa ‘marking its own homework’?
Liberia: How a Low-Level Airport Worker Became a Mule for Drug Traffickers in Liberia
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- When Liberian senators gathered Wednesday, July 1, 2026 for a joint security hearing into the country's US$19 million cocaine seizure, one name kept resurfacing -- a name that, for anyone paying attention to Liberia's drug enforcement record over the past two years, should have set off alarm bells long before the cocaine ever reached Roberts International Airport (RIA).
Kenya: Garissa Tiktoker Charged Over Alleged Incitement Against Non-Muslims
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A TikTok user accused of publishing a viral video that allegedly incited religious and ethnic hostility has been charged before the Garissa Law Courts and released on a bond of Sh500,000, with an alternative cash bail of Sh200,000.
Congo-Kinshasa: UN - Ebola Outbreak in DRC Could Cost Africa $3.6 Bln, Put 300,000 Jobs At Risk
[Independent (Kampala)] Geneva -- The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) could cause economic losses for African countries of up to $3.6 billion and threaten more than 300,000 jobs on the continent, according to Damien Mama, UN Development Program (UNDP) Resident Representative and Acting Humanitarian Coordinator for the DRC.
Malawi: UK and Malawi Boost Trade Ties At London Summit
[Nyasa Times] The United Kingdom and Malawi have pledged to deepen their economic relationship following a high-level business roundtable held in London on Thursday, with senior figures from both countries gathering to explore new opportunities in trade and investment.
‘They sing mostly about cows … and peace’: how social media is driving a Maasai music revival
Digital artists from Maa-speaking peoples including the Maasai and Samburu are gaining popularity in Kenya with a blend of traditional and modern sounds
Algeria: Brave Algeria Bow Out With Heads Held High as Switzerland Advance
[CAF] Algeria's inspiring FIFA World Cup journey came to an end on Friday after a spirited performance against Switzerland, with the European side claiming a 2-0 victory to book their place in the Round of 16.
Africa’s Immunization Acceleration - Charting a Path to Better Health, Health Security and Economic Growth for a Continent on the Rise
Guest Column - Introduction: Africa’s Immunization Landscape and Its Significance
Mahrez retires from Algeria duty after World Cup exit
Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez announces his retirement from international football after the Desert Foxes’ 2-0 defeat by Switzerland in the World Cup round of 32.
Africa: All of Africa Today - July 3, 2026
[allAfrica]
‘Now the flag is everywhere’: how World Cup success has changed life in Cape Verde
The Blue Sharks will become the smallest nation in history to play a knockout match at the World Cup when they face Argentina on Friday
Zimbabwe: Chiwenga’s Cryptic Sermon a Call for People to Save Constitution Mutilated By CAB3 - Ngarivhume
[New Zimbabwe] ZIMBABWEAN opposition activist Jacob Ngarivhume says Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's latest cryptic sermon during a public address was a coded appeal for citizens to help save the country's constitution, which he argues was "killed" by Constitutional Amendment Number 3 (CAB3).
Zimbabwe: War Veteran Seeks Urgent High Court Order to Stop Constitutional Amendment
[New Zimbabwe] A war veteran has filed an urgent High Court application seeking to stop the certification and further processing of the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill No.3 (CAB3), arguing that the parliamentary vote that passed the proposed law was unlawfully tainted by gifts received from controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo.
Malawi: Govt Blames ‘Technical Glitch’ for Payday Chaos Leaving Civil Servants Unable to Pay Bills
[Nyasa Times] Thousands of Malawian civil servants were left without their June salaries this week after a technical failure at the Accountic General's Office disrupted the payment process -- despite the salaries having been processed on 30 June 2026.
‘Give him any award, and he’ll come running’: Narendra Modi racks up honours on overseas trips
Indian prime minister has a habit of collecting awards on his travels,
Ebola treatments trial begins in the Democratic Republic of Congo
According to WHO data, there have been 1,406 confirmed cases of the disease in DRC, with 301 suspected cases and 438 deaths.
The Guardian view on xenophobic violence in South Africa: anti-migrant politics can’t fix domestic problems | Editorial
Editorial: Foreigners are not to blame for unemployment, crime and the state of public services.
South Africa has long been a symbol of liberal progress. This week’s anti-immigrant protests end that | Zanele Mji
Across the world, political uncertainty is being exploited to fan the flames of hatred.
Africans are turning to Starlink
They are fed up with the continent’s terrible internet
Uganda’s volatile army chief goes after the press
Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the president’s son,
Africa’s new middle class is putting down roots in the suburbs
For a glimpse of the continent’s future,
The next great Middle East rivalry
Turkey and Israel are natural allies and yet they are increasingly at odds
Burkina Faso Forces Closure of UN Human Rights Office
[HRW] Departure Ends Independent International Presence in Country Rife with Abuse
Namibia: Govt Scraps Toll Gate Plan
[Namibian] Works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi says the government has rejected plans to introduce toll gates on roads across the country.
South Africa: Sixteen Killed in Touwsriver Accident
[SAnews.gov.za] Sixteen people have been killed in a bus accident on the N1 in Touwsriver in the Western Cape, the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) said.
First Afcon, now World Cup - Senegal trapped in 'football hell'
Senegal's nightmarish year continues, with a heart-breaking collapse against Belgium featuring late penalty drama which was remarkably similar to events in this year's chaotic Afcon final.
Africa: World Bank Drops Climate Funding Target, Raising Fears for Africa
[RFI] The World Bank has abandoned its target of directing 45 percent of its financing to projects that help tackle climate change, prompting warnings that poorer countries - especially in Africa - could receive less support to adapt to a warming world.
Kenya: Utumishi Girls Reopens After Dormitory Blaze Killed 16
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Students at Utumishi Girls Academy have resumed learning following the tragic dormitory fire that claimed the lives of 16 students, with school management and government agencies putting in place temporary boarding arrangements as plans for new dormitories begin.
Côte d’Ivoire floods kill 59 as west Africa endures torrential rains
Authorities say rainy season getting deadlier, with Ghana reporting 13 dead and floods hitting Benin,
Malawi: Opposition Slams 100% University Fee Hike
[Nyasa Times] Leader of Opposition Simplex Chithyola Banda has called on government to immediately reverse the newly announced 100 percent increase in public university tuition fees, warning that the decision risks denying thousands of academically deserving but financially disadvantaged students access to higher education.
South Africa: Thousands of Immigrants Stuck in Musina With Little Food, Water or Shelter
[GroundUp] Chaos as displaced immigrants descend on town close to Beitbridge border
Libya: Anti-Migrant Rhetoric Fuels Abuses
[HRW] Beirut -- Libyan authorities have used incendiary rhetoric and pursued a campaign of mass detention and expulsions of migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees, sparking anti-migrant protests, Human Rights Watch said today.
Liberia: Senators Demand Arrests in U.S.$19m Cocaine Probe
[Liberian Observer] One of the country's largest cocaine investigations entered a critical new phase Wednesday as senior members of the Senate demanded immediate arrests and prosecutions, while Joint Security officials disclosed that investigators have progressed from identifying persons of interest to preparing criminal charges against potential suspects.
Gueye quits Senegal until coaching staff replaced
Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye says he will be "taking a break" from playing for his country while the current management is in charge.
Understanding Ebola’s wildlife origins is crucial to preventing next big outbreak
If we don’t know the source,
Algeria Votes in Parliamentary Elections Amid Public Apathy and Football Fever
[RFI] Algerians are voting in parliamentary elections on Thursday, with cost-of-living concerns, questions over political freedoms and the national football team's World Cup run all competing for public attention.
Rwanda: Govt Pitches $86m Climate Disaster Financing Plan
[New Times] The Government has submitted an $86.2 million funding proposal to the Global Shield against Climate Risks to strengthen emergency response and disaster preparedness in vulnerable areas, the Minister in charge of Emergency Management, Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Albert Murasira, has said.
For Congo Fans, the Thrill of Victory Was so Close, Until It Wasn’t
Congo lost 2-1 to England on Wednesday night, after spending most of the game winning.
World Cup 2026: Senegal’s remarkable exit after comeback and controversy
Late drama, controversy, history and heartbreak - the World Cup last-32 tie between Belgium and Senegal had everything.
Nigerian Army Declares 104 Soldiers Missing, Says They ‘Absconded,’ Are ‘Deserters’
[Premium Times] The Nigerian Army has declared 104 soldiers attached to the 162 Amphibious Battalion along the Mandara-Buratai Road in Borno State as deserters after they went missing with their service rifles following a deadly terror attack on their base early June.
Malawi: Police Downplay Swoop On Malawi’s Seat of Power
[Nyasa Times] ARMED police swooped on Malawi's seat of government in a dramatic show of force -- sparking fears of a major security incident at the heart of the nation's power.
How Paris became a nexus for Black culture
It’s got Europe’s largest Black population, the world’s second-biggest rap scene and a long literary history.
Africa: Migration Starts Beyond South Africa’s Borders - Responses Should Too
Analysis - South Africa cannot build enough fences or deport enough immigrants to overcome the consequences of instability in neighbouring countries.
Africa’s AI Future Lies in Skills, Not Aid, Says Tomorrow Foundation’s Maggie Gu
[allAfrica] GENEVA -- Africa's future in the age of artificial intelligence will depend less on financial assistance than on investments in skills, education and digital infrastructure, according to Maggie Gu, founder and president of Tomorrow Foundation.
Sudan’s RSF committed crimes against humanity in El Fasher, Amnesty says
Report accuses paramilitary force of numerous crimes including ethnic cleansing in systemic campaign against civilians
Liberia: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Urges Boakai to Fast-Track Liberia’s Anti-Corruption Court
[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf pressed President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, the Supreme Court and the National Legislature on Tuesday to act decisively against corruption, demanding the swift creation of a Specialized National Anti-Corruption Court that she called the missing piece in Liberia's accountability framework.
Nigeria: Former Minister Uche Nnaji Arrested Over Certificate Forgery Scandal
[Premium Times] Authoritative sources at the airport confirmed the arrest to PREMIUM TIMES, saying Mr Nnaji would be handed over to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for interrogation.
Kenya: Eight Utumishi Girls Minors Charged With Murder Over Student Death
[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.
A Risky Burial in the Heart of an Ebola Outbreak
Safe interment is critical to containing the deadly disease, but in recent days around one Congolese town, that was not always being done.
Cote d'Ivoire: Côte d'Ivoire Exit World Cup With Pride After Historic Run - Amad Diallo
[CAF] Côte d'Ivoire's 2026 FIFA World Cup journey ended in disappointment, but Amad Diallo says the Elephants can leave North America proud after reaching the knockout stage for the first time in their history.
Nigeria: Lagos Submerged As Floods Sack Homes, Paralyse Traffic, Halts Businesses
[Vanguard] TORRENTIAL rainfall lasting over 12 hours, yesterday, submerged property and roads in Lagos, bringing normal commercial activities and vehicular movement to a halt.
Kenya: Court Gives President Ruto 120 Days to Fix Gender Imbalance in Cabinet
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court has ruled that President William Ruto's Cabinet does not comply with the constitutional two-thirds gender principle and directed the Head of State to rectify the imbalance within 120 days.
Senegal MPs Pass Reform Limiting Presidential Powers
[allAfrica] The parliament has approved controversial constitutional reforms that expand lawmakers' powers while limiting those of the president, deepening a growing rift between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and parliamentary Speaker Ousmane Sonko.
‘Witch-hunt’ in Niger as military regime rounds up LGBTQ+ population
Fears of resurgence of HIV/Aids amid loss of access to PrEP drugs as at least 40 people arrested in ‘toxic’ climate
Africa: All of Africa Today - July 1, 2026
[allAfrica] Senegal Trims Presidential Powers in Controversial Vote
Uganda: Opposition Raises Alarm Over Abductions, Media Closures
[Nile Post] The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi, has accused the government of undermining the rule of law through alleged abductions, prolonged detentions without trial and the closure of media houses, warning that such actions threaten Uganda's constitutional democracy.
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa One Step From Extending Term
[New Zimbabwe] PARLIAMENT has passed the Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 for a second time after the National Assembly adopted amendments proposed by the Senate, paving the way for President Emmerson Mnangagwa's assent.
Women behind the lens: ‘My grandma dressed like a celebrity, even matching the colour of her cigarettes to her outfits’
Egyptian photographer and curator Farida Mahdy was inspired to document her grandmother’s style after finding a collection of her photos
Ghana: 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 communities following days of heavy rainfall.
Rwanda: Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission Remains Below 2%
[New Times] Mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Rwanda has remained below 2 percent over the past decade, rising slightly to 1.1 percent from 0.9 percent in the previous year, according to the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) HIV, STIs, and Viral Hepatitis Annual Report 2024/2025.
Ghana: ‘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 his earlier flood prophecy.
‘They will attack me if I stay’: immigrants in South Africa flee for safety amid violence and anti-foreigner protests
More than 2,000 anti-foreigner protesters march through Durban city centre as the arbitrary deadline passes for undocumented migrants to leave the country
Israel election poll tracker: will Binyamin Netanyahu hold on to power?
The Economist is tracking the contest for Israel’s Knesset
Israel election poll tracker: will Binyamin Netanyahu hold on to power?
The Economist is tracking the contest for Israel’s Knesset
Somalia Says Turkish F-16 Airstrike Kills 35 Al-Shabab Fighters
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's military, backed by Turkish forces, carried out airstrikes using F-16 fighter jets on Tuesday targeting al-Shabab positions in the Godey area of the Lower Shabelle region, the Ministry of Defence said.
Anti-immigration marches take place across South Africa – video
Protesters lit fires in Johannesburg's city centre on Tuesday as thousands joined an anti-immigration march, moving through the streets under the watch of police and private security personnel. Demonstrators carrying sticks and shields marched through the city, while police vehicles followed closely and security teams monitored the gathering. The march forms part of wider anti-immigration demonstrations taking place across the country, with authorities on high alert amid concerns over potential unrest.
South Africa: Thousands March Against Illegal Immigration Across South Africa
Large crowds in Gauteng and KZN,
Donald Trump’s hope for a new Middle East is premature
Recent attacks underscore the limits of diplomacy between Iran and America
Nigeria: Borno School Attack - Councillor Says 35 Students Still Missing
[Premium Times] The attack occurred as students were preparing to sit the ongoing National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations
Cape Verde will beat Argentina 1-0 in World Cup clash, predicts president
Upstarts Cape Verde make history twice with their World Cup debut then reaching the knockout stages.
Congo-Kinshasa: Does Tshisekedi’s Third-Term Bid Benefit Rwanda and M23?
Analysis - A loss of democratic credibility would undercut diplomatic gains and strengthen M23’s demands for autonomy in eastern DRC.
Analysing Africa newsletter: South Africa is in denial about xenophobia
John McDermott, our chief Africa correspondent,
Africa Only Has Partial Visibility of its True NCD Burden, Says WHO Official
Interview - Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are often described as Africa’s "silent epidemic," but much of that silence reflects how little of the true burden is actually visible.
Police units deployed across South Africa before anti-immigration marches
Government fears repeat of anti-migrant violence in 2008 that led to looting and resulted in deaths of 62 people
‘I was devastated’: the Nigerian with albinism deported under Trump’s asylum crackdown
Her two siblings both gained asylum before the Trump administration’s changes to immigration policy.
Africa: The World is Watching, UN Says of South Africa’s Protests
[Scrolla] UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric says the world body is closely monitoring South Africa's planned protests against undocumented migrants. Amnesty International accuses March and March of encouraging the public to carry out unlawful "citizen's arrests" of suspected migrants.
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Bans Mass Gatherings to Contain Ebola Outbreak
[allAfrica] Mass gatherings have been banned in the Democratic Republic of Congo capital, Kinshasa, and three other provinces, Tshopo, Haut-Uele and Bas-Uele, to halt the spread of Ebola.
Africa: All of Africa Today - June 30, 2026
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Nigeria: Top Boko Haram, ISWAP Commanders Surrender As Troops Intensify Operations Against Terrorists in North-East
[This Day] Abuja -- The Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), has recorded another major breakthrough in its counter-terrorism campaign, with top Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commanders abandoning their enclaves and surrendering to troops following sustained military operations across North-East.
Nigeria Hits 20 Years Without Census
[Vanguard] Twenty years after its last population and housing census, Nigeria finds itself in an unusual position: governing one of Africa's largest populations without a current official count of how many people actually live within its borders.
Uganda: New Ebola Measures For Uganda-DR Congo Border
[Nile Post] The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) 4 Infantry Division Commander, Maj Gen Felix Busizoori, has outlined comprehensive Ebola prevention measures aimed at protecting Uganda from the disease while strengthening the regulation of livestock trade along the Uganda-Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) border.
Nigeria: UK Rejects 1.34m Visa Applications By Nigerians
[Leadership] The United Kingdom rejected at least 1.34 million visa applications submitted by Nigerians between 2005 and the first quarter of 2026, according to official data from the UK Home Office.
Uganda: ‘When a Girl Is Empowered, an Entire Community Benefits’ - a Ugandan Activist Delivers Hope for Survivors of Violence
[Spotlight Initiative] TORORO DISTRICT, Uganda - Norah's work is also her passion: championing opportunities for girls. In Rubongi Subcounty, she supports teenage mothers to enrol in up-skilling programmes that open pathways to education, economic empowerment and independence.
Sudan: How the UAE Is Fuelling the RSF Through Libya
[Ayin Network] A sprawling, covert network of military bases, complex logistics, and weapons trafficking routes operating out of eastern Libya has been exposed as a central artery sustaining the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the ongoing war in Sudan.
Congo-Kinshasa: War Crime Convictions in DR Congo for UN Experts’ Murders
Investigate Chain of Command Further,
Central African Republic Latest ‘Third Country’ for U.S. Deportees
Don’t Forcibly Repatriate People to Iran, Afghanistan,
Lesotho: Parliament Questions Cancellation of Maseru’s Fumbled Dumpsite Contract
City council says the M27-million agreement was unlawful from the start,
Africa: International Cooperation Critical As Terrorism Threat Evolves
[UN News] Terrorism is evolving amid global instability characterised by heightened geopolitical tensions, protracted conflicts and growing fragmentation - and the international response must also evolve to meet the challenge.
Sudan: China Forgives $50m Sudan Debt
[Dabanga] Port Sudan -- Sudan's Ministry of Finance has signed an agreement with China to cancel part of the country's debt, with Beijing agreeing to write off four interest-free loans owed by Sudan worth a total of 344.52m Chinese yuan (CNY), equivalent to about $50m. The agreement was signed in Port Sudan by Sudan's finance minister, Dr Jibril Ibrahim, on behalf of the Sudanese government, and by Xu Jian, China's chargé d'affaires in Sudan, on behalf of the Chinese government.
The choice before Europe: the law of the strongest or reparative justice?
European nations are starting to pay attention after a landmark UN resolution,
South Africa: Maile Exposes Rot Inside Gauteng Schools
[Scrolla] Gauteng education officials have recorded 41 serious corruption and maladministration allegations in public schools between 2023 and June 2026. Johannesburg East, Ekurhuleni South, Johannesburg Central and Tshwane South account for more than half of the reported school corruption cases.
Ethiopia: 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 faces a growing risk of renewed conflict.
South Africa: ‘Immigration System Requires Substantial Reform’ - President Ramaphosa
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africans to exercise their constitutional right to protest peacefully and responsibly, while warning that acts of violence, intimidation and vigilantism have no place in the country's constitutional democracy.
Ghana: ‘This Is Bigger Than LGBTQI+ Rights - It’s About the Kind of Society We Want to Be’
[IPS] CIVICUS discusses Ghana's anti-LGBTQI+ law with Leila Lariba, Executive Director of One Love Sisters Ghana, a community-driven organisation that advances human rights, social inclusion and wellbeing for Muslim LGBTQI+ people in Ghana.
South Africa: Lessons From Africa On the Costs of South Africa’s Migration Approaches
Analysis - Precedents show that crackdowns and tighter regulations often have negative domestic and diplomatic consequences, sometimes lasting decades.
Liberia: Opposition Leaders Rally Around Weah on Party’s Anniversary
[FrontPageAfrica] Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County -- Beyond party colors, speeches, music, and anniversary festivities, the political symbolism emerging from Zwedru has generated fresh debate over whether the fragmented opposition in Liberia is beginning to lay the foundation for a united front capable of challenging the ruling Unity Party in the 2029 presidential election.
Africa: All of Africa Today - June 29, 2026
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Mali: Grave Abuses Amid Renewed Fighting
Army, Allied Militias,
South Africa: Brave Bafana Bow Out After Stoppage-Time Heartbreak Against Canada
[CAF] South Africa's remarkable FIFA World Cup journey came to a heartbreaking end on Sunday after a spirited defensive display was undone by a dramatic stoppage-time strike from Stephen Eustaquio, handing Canada a 1-0 victory and a place in the Round of 16.
South Africa: Blaming Migrants Ignores the Real Causes of South Africa’s Economic Crisis
[The Conversation Africa] South Africa is in the midst of its most significant anti-immigrant mobilisation in years.
Sudan: New U.S. Sanctions Bar Sudanese Airlines and Those ‘Fuelling Sudan War’
[Dabanga] Washington D.C. -- The USA has announced a new raft of sanctions on Sudan, billed as "taking further action against those responsible for perpetuating violence, obstructing peace efforts, and fuelling the war in Sudan." The new sanctions were announced by the US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Friday.
Uganda Army Chief Shuts Down Media Group Amid Widespread Curb On Free Speech
Uganda’s leading independent media group said it was under "military siege" on Sunday after the army chief ordered the shutdown of its newspapers, TV station and radio outlets. This comes amid a widespread crackdown on free speech, initiated by President Yoweri Museveni’s son.
Burkina Faso Junta Cuts Diplomatic Ties With Former Colonial Ruler France
Burkina Faso’s ruling junta, lead by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, announced late Friday it has cut diplomatic ties with former colonial ruler France, accusing Paris of persistently acting against its interests. France called the decision "hostile and baseless".
Africa at the World Cup: Talent Is Not the Problem—The System Is
Guest Column - Every time the FIFA World Cup comes around, Africa dreams. From the streets of Lagos to the townships of Johannesburg, from the neighborhoods of Casablanca to the villages of Senegal, millions of children watch the world’s biggest football tournament believing that one day they too will wear the colors of their nation on football’s grandest stage. The passion is unquestionable.
Volunteers Are Risking Their Lives to Stop Ebola. They Aren’t Always Welcome
Frontline Congolese workers who conduct safe burials are key to containing what experts fear could become the worst ever Ebola outbreak. They risk not just infection, but the anger of terrified communities.
An Attack on Ebola’s First Responders
Our chief Africa correspondent, Declan Walsh, reports from a city where Red Cross workers carrying out burials in the Ebola outbreak have come under attack.
At the Stadium and Far Away, Cape Verde Fans Embrace the Possible
Cape Verdeans were ecstatic when their country qualified for the World Cup. Their joy has now been supercharged by what seemed unthinkable before the tournament: a spot in the knockouts.
Cape Verde v Saudi Arabia Group H: Emotional full time scenes for Cape Verde
Jubilation and tears among Cape Verde fans and players as they confirm their 'miracle' qualification for the last 32 of the World Cup after earning a point against Saudi Arabia in Houston.
Hit South African show gets the world talking about polygamy and cheating
The Zulu-language series about a man with multiple wives is a worldwide hit.
Migrant Camps Swell in South Africa Amid Growing Anti-Immigrant Threats
A threat to all undocumented foreigners to leave the country by Tuesday has led many to set up street camps as they try to get out.
Cape Verde looks to capitalise on World Cup heroics
BBC Africa travels to Cape Verde to examine how the surprise package of the 2026 World Cup is developing footballing talent on the archipelago.
South Africans Lose Income As Immigrants Flee
"I keep asking myself, ‘Where is Ubuntu?"
Africa: Ocean Economy Can Drive Africa’s Future If Backed by Bold Investment
[allAfrica] Mombasa, Kenya -- The blue economy is a vital source of jobs, food security, and economic opportunity across Africa and the Western Indian Ocean region. Yet, by the admission of those driving its development, the region is still only beginning to tap into what its oceans, lakes, and rivers can truly offer.
Liberia: VP Koung Signals Boakai’s Intentions for Second Term
[FrontPageAfrica] Vice President Jeremiah Koung has announced President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's intention to seek a second term in the 2039 Presidential and Legislative Elections and said he will serve as the president's campaign manager.
Africa: Blue Transformation: The future of food will be shaped by water -- Africa at the heart of FAO's strategy
Guest Column - From coastlines to vast inland waters, the continent holds the resources to close the food gap: according to FAO, a sustainable transformation of aquatic systems can become a powerful driver of development, nutrition and resilience.
Kenya: Over 200 Youths Arrested During Gen Z Protests Freed On Bail
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- More than 200 young people arrested during Thursday's nationwide commemoration of the 2024 Gen Z protests have been released on a cash bail of Sh1,000 each, following court proceedings that also saw the unconditional release of a mother and her seven-month-old baby.
Africa: Experts Warn Plastic Crisis Extends Beyond Oceans
[allAfrica] Mombasa, Kenya -- Plastic pollution is one of the biggest environmental threats to the world's oceans and ecosystems, and experts warn that solutions must go far beyond clean-up efforts and instead focus on preventing waste at its source. An estimated 14 million tonnes of plastic enter marine ecosystems every year, with wildlife suffering injury and death, coastlines being damaged, and ocean resilience being compromised.
‘Everyone is talking about Cape Verde’: World Cup run delights diaspora community in UK
Cape Verdeans in Britain feeling ‘incredibly proud’ after team’s hard-fought draws against Spain and Uruguay
Nigeria: Troops Rescue 53 Hostages, Foil Terrorists’ Attack in Borno
[Vanguard] The troops of Operation HADIN KAI have rescued 53 after dismantling a roadblock mounted by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists on Buratai-Kamuya road in the Biu Local Government Area of Borno.
Africa: South Africa Unlocks $14bn Afreximbank Programme to Drive Industrial Growth
[SAnews.gov.za] Government is deepening its efforts to build State capacity and unlock development finance to drive industrialisation after securing access to a US$14 billion funding programme through Afreximbank.
Africa: Deputy President Urges Chinese Medical Technology Company to Invest in South Africa
[SAnews.gov.za] Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called on Chinese medical device and healthcare technology manufacturer Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics to consider expanding its footprint in South Africa through manufacturing, assembly and localisation opportunities.
South Africa: R1.9 Billion to Drive Digital Transformation and Improve Service Delivery
[SAnews.gov.za] The Gauteng Department of e-Government has been allocated R1.9 billion for the 2026/27 financial year to advance the province's digital transformation agenda and improve government service delivery.
Kenya: Plea Deferred for 8 Utumishi Girls Students As Court Orders Mental Assessment in Murder Case
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court in Kibera has deferred plea-taking for eight Utumishi Girls Academy students charged with the murder of sixteen schoolmates who died in a dormitory fire last month, ordering that they undergo mental and age assessments before standing trial.
Cameroon: Can Cameroon Reclaim Its Maritime Flag After Shadow Fleet Abuse?
Analysis - Reforms are welcome, but technological and capacity gaps still leave Cameroon vulnerable to high-risk parallel maritime networks.
Whereabouts of nearly 300 people with Ebola unknown in DRC
Fears over ‘huge, huge community transmission’ as modelling predicts thousands of cases and deaths by September
Kenya: Dramatic Circumstances That Led to Lengthy Ban for Former World Record Holder
[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) have detailed the dramatic circumstances that culminated in a hefty seven-year ban for former world record holder for the men's half marathon, Kibiwott Kandie.
Outrage as woman jailed for three years after criticising Somali government online
Sentencing of 27-year-old Sadia Moalim Ali condemned by former president and prime ministers as well as rights groups
Liberia: U.S.$19 Million Drug Probe Takes Dramatic Turn
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberia's ongoing investigation into the US$19 million cocaine seizure has taken a dramatic turn after one of the key persons of interest, Paul Jamaal King, formally requested witness protection and declared himself a cooperating witness in the case.
Somalia Deputy Prime Minister Deported From Kenya Over Alleged Passport Fraud
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Somalia's Deputy Prime Minister Jibril Abdirashid Haji was deported after he was allegedly found in possession of a fraudulently acquired Kenyan passport at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), according to a police incident report.
Africa: All of Africa Today - June 26, 2026
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Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Urged to Refer Constitutional Amendment Bill to Referendum
[New Zimbabwe] FRESH pressure is mounting on President Emmerson Mnangagwa not to sign Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 into law, with civic organisation WeThePeople urging him to first subject the controversial legislation to a national referendum.
Kenya: Amnesty Condemns Uganda Over Karua Detention and Deportation
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Amnesty International has condemned the detention and deportation of Kenyan human rights lawyer Martha Karua by Ugandan authorities, describing the incident as "unlawful and outrageous."
Nigeria: 26 Rescued, Nine Bodies Recovered After Lagos Building Collapse
Rescue workers have pulled 26 people alive from the rubble of the collapsed building in Lagos, while nine bodies, including that of a baby girl, have been recovered as search and rescue operations continue at the site of the three-storey shopping complex at Alakija, Ori-Ade LCDA that collapsed yesterday in the state.
Somalia: EU Imposes New Visa Restrictions On Somali Citizens
[Shabelle] Brussels, June 25, 2026 -- The European Union has temporarily tightened visa rules for Somali citizens, citing insufficient cooperation from Somalia in the readmission of its nationals who are staying illegally in EU member states.
Namibia: Rainstorms Wreak Havoc in Kharas ...Roofs Snatched, Families Forced to Rebuild
[New Era] BLOUWES - Recent heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds in //Kharas has left three homes at Farm Blouwes without roofs, forcing affected households to start from scratch.
Tracing one delicious snack around the Mediterranean showed me that modern borders are absurd | Federico De Blasi
Migration and cultural exchange have always been the norm between coastal European and African nations.
Congo Ebola Crisis: Contact Tracing Is Dangerously Behind, Officials Warn
Most of the people testing positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo are not on health workers’ radar, suggesting that contact tracing is lagging dangerously behind.
Officials Shut Down Kenya’s Capital to Block Protest
The protest, an annual event, has become a showcase of the growing political power of Kenya’s youth.
Kenyans mark two years since Gen Z protests
Two years on, families of those killed during Kenya’s 2024 anti-government protests returned to Parliament to remember their loved ones and demand justice.
‘Constitutional coup’ claims as Zimbabwe senate approves extending presidential term
Opposition figures fear changes will further tighten 83-year-old President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s hold on power
South Africa: Stay Within the Law, MP Tells Anti-Immigrant Protesters
[GroundUp] Parliamentary committees brief media ahead of 30 June "deadline"
What a surge of anti-migrant protests says about South Africa
It is too easy for xenophobic vigilantes to take advantage of poverty and a weak state
Ebola has put Africa’s fragile health systems in the spotlight
Emergencies and aid cuts are accelerating a push for self-reliance
Does Gadi Eisenkot offer Israel a new chance?
Israelis think he may be a genuine alternative to Binyamin Netanyahu
Medieval-style fortifications are back in the Sahel
Newly walled towns are a sign of shrivelling state authority
What is in the Caribbean’s new slavery reparations manifesto?
Caricom Reparations Commission’s Hilary Beckles explains how it will help address the ‘residual legacy of slavery’
Nigeria: One Killed, Many Trapped As Five-Storey Building Collapses in Rivers State
[Premium Times] Three persons have been rescued alive, while emergency workers race against time amid fears that more victims remain trapped beneath the rubble of a collapsed building in Rivers State.
Zimbabwe: The Fight Is Still On! - Opposition Says As Zanu-PF Celebrates CAB3’s Senate Approval
[New Zimbabwe] THE opposition has vowed to continue fighting Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 despite its passage through both the National Assembly and Senate, with the proposed legislation now awaiting President Emmerson Mnangagwa's assent.
Celebrations as South Africa reach World Cup knockout stages for the first time
South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for first time with 1-0 win over South Korea.
Zimbabwe: Senate Passes Constitutional Amendment Bill 3
[263Chat] Senate has approved the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill marking a significant step in the country's constitutional reform process after the proposed legislation secured the required two-thirds majority.
Can a Youth Boom Survive South Sudan’s Education Crisis?
South Sudan is the world’s newest nation and its education system is on the verge of collapse, putting an entire generation at risk.
Kenya: Police Block Nairobi Streets Over Planned Protest Anniversary
[allAfrica] Kenya woke to barricaded roads and a near-deserted capital on Thursday as the country marked the second anniversary of the 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests, with police sealing off major routes into Nairobi's Central Business District hours before planned commemorations.
The Gulf’s three post-war challenges
Geography, cash and confidence will decide who recovers,
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.
Africa: Global Leaders Say Ocean Is No Longer Optional in Climate Action
[allAfrica] Mombasa, Kenya -- As temperatures climb, scientists warn the seas are approaching a perilous tipping point. Warming oceans are changing marine ecosystems and elevating climate risks to communities across the globe, from dying coral reefs and loss of biodiversity to more severe floods and threats to food security.
Africa: Inside the Floating Lab Shaping Ocean Science
[allAfrica] The first thing you notice is the size of the Dr Fridtjof Nansen. It towers over the quay as it is docked at the Port of Mombasa under the fluttering Kenyan flag.
Africa: The Unsung Heroes of Ocean Conservation Are Demanding to Be Heard
[allAfrica] Mombasa, Kenya -- On a lawn overlooking the Indian Ocean, a group of women leaders from coastal Kenya sat together for a special conversation to share stories from their communities, discuss the challenges they face, and explore locally led solutions for protecting marine ecosystems while strengthening livelihoods.
Nigeria: Govt Orders Banks, Others to Freeze Assets of Terrorism Financiers
[Vanguard] ABUJA -- The Federal Government yesterday directed financial institutions and designated non-financial businesses and professions to maintain full compliance with sanctions obligations by freezing the assets of terrorists financiers.
