June 09
Africa: Record African Champions Egypt Desperate to Make a Mark On the Global Stage
CAF
Record TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations champions, Egypt - with seven titles are looking at making an indelible mark on the global stage Read more »
Africa: AI in Nature Conservation - Powerful Tool or Dangerous Shortcut? [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Conservationists analyse overwhelming volumes of ecological data in their work. For example, they might need to process decades of weather data or the movements of millions of… Read more »
Africa: Reforming Global Finance Is Africa's Most Urgent Water Policy
IPS
Jun 9 2026 (IPS) - Somewhere in Africa today, a woman will spend more than 30 minutes collecting water that may make her and her children sick. At the same time, her government… Read more »
Africa: Anti-Foreigner Violence in South Africa Is Easily Sparked - What Hasn't Been Done to Deal With It [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Threats and deadly conflict over migration are spreading fast in South Africa. This is hugely worrying and could result in widespread injury and killings, as it has in the past. Read more »
Africa: Informal Apprenticeships Remain Africa's Largest Skills Development System
Namibian
Informal apprenticeships remain Africa's largest skills development system, providing training opportunities to millions of young people and workers who would otherwise lack access… Read more »
Africa: COP31 Presidency Announces '35% by 2035' Electrification Target as Part of Action Agenda Launch [press release]
UNFCCC
Electrification target to raise share of final energy demand met by electricity from just over 20% today to 35% by 2035 Türkiye's COP31 Presidency also wants to halve growth… Read more »
Africa: Varsity Don - Africa Must Not Miss Ai Revolution As It Did Industrial Era
This Day
A university don, Professor Lehbuma Langmia, of Howard University, Washington DC, has challenged African scholars to embrace and actively participate in the development of… Read more »
Africa: Meet the Nigerian Oncologist Helping to Fight Cancer in KZN and Across Africa
Daily Maverick
Propelled by an early vision to help others, Dr Abba Mallum tells Spotlight about his roots in Borno State, about opportunities in Stellenbosch and Durban, and about his pioneering… Read more »
Africa: AU Peacekeepers Face Deadly Risks and Limited Recognition [analysis]
ISS
Peacekeepers injured or killed in AU missions remain largely invisible. They deserve recognition, transparency and proper compensation. Read more »
Africa: Fake - Poster Claiming All 'Illegal Foreigners' Must Leave South Africa By 30 June 2026 Fake, Debunked By Police
Africa Check
FAKE: Poster claiming all 'illegal foreigners' must leave South Africa by 30 June 2026 fake, debunked by police Read more »
Africa: Dangote Strengthens Continental Brand Dominance, Tops Africa Rankings Again
Leadership
Dangote Industries Limited has further reinforced its status as one of Africa's most influential corporate brands after emerging as the continent's Most Admired African Brand for… Read more »
Africa: Africa Aquatics Zone Iv Championships Come to Botswana
Botswana Daily News
Botswana will host the Africa Aquatics Zone IV Championships from September 2 to 5, 2026, further cementing its growing reputation as a destination for international sporting… Read more »
Africa: AUC Chairperson This Morning Convened Members of His Cabinet to Bid Farewell to His Long-Time Colleague & Friend, H.E. Amb. @souefmo_elamine, the Outgoing Chief of Staff of the Commission
African Union
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this morning convened members of his Cabinet to bid farewell to his long-time colleague &… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Best Teacher Is Africa - How Strengthening Foundational Skills Together Is Unlocking Jobs for the World's Youngest Continent [opinion]
New Times
On an ordinary November afternoon nearly two years ago, something extraordinary was happening in Kigali, Rwanda. Kigali Convention Center's auditorium was filled with nearly 700… Read more »
Africa: Proposed School History Syllabus Focuses On Africa As the Main Story, Not a Sidebar to Western History
Daily Maverick
The move from the old curriculum is contentious, but is also a necessary and useful redirection. Read more »
Africa: NBA Risks 'Sportswashing' Through Its UAE Ties [press release]
HRW
Emirati Military Support For Group Linked to Atrocities in Sudan Read more »
Africa: Africa's Mining Future Is Increasingly Driven By Energy-Enabled Digital Transformation [column]
Huawei
Across Africa, mining is no longer seen merely as an extractive industry, but as a strategic pillar of growth, foreign exchange earnings and industrial ambition. From copper and… Read more »
June 08
Africa: Countries Urged to 'Go Further, Faster' and Deliver On Climate Commitments
UN News
The United Nations climate chief called on Monday for countries to step up action to implement existing commitments, warning that fossil fuel dependency is deepening economic… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - June 8, 2026
allAfrica
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Africa: World Cup - Africa's Best Referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan Denied US Visa
Nile Post
A Somali referee celebrated as Africa's best has reportedly been denied entry into the United States and sent back to Turkey upon arrival at Miami International Airport, preventing… Read more »
Africa: U.S. Health Aid to African Countries Tied to Harmful Conditions - HRW
HRW
Pacts Require Abortion Surveillance, Rights to Specimen Sharing, Data Access Read more »
Africa: South Africa Gears Up for Africa's Biggest Aerospace and Defence Showcase
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa has declared itself ready to host the 13th biennial Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) trade exhibition and airshow, as the country marks 100 days to go before the… Read more »
Africa: Abba Mallum - the Nigerian Oncologist Helping to Fight Cancer in KZN and Across Africa
spotlight
Propelled by an early vision to help others, Dr Abba Mallum tells Spotlight about his roots in Borno State, about opportunities in Stellenbosch and Durban, and about his pioneering… Read more »
Africa: 'A World Cup for Them Not Us' - Fans' Anger At US Travel Bans and Visa Restrictions
Nile Post
BBC - When Iraq's football team qualified for the World Cup at the end of March, Abdulla Adnan bought tickets for his country's matches against Norway and France, which will be… Read more »
Africa: World Cup Visa Row Escalates As Journalists Face Entry Denials [editorial]
Nile Post
With less than a year to go before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, tensions are rising over reported visa denials affecting international journalists expected to cover the tournament in… Read more »
