June 20
Nigeria: Video of Prominent Nigerian Pastor William Kumuyi Moving to London After Encouraging Nigerians to Believe in Current Government Is Old
Africa Check
Video of prominent Nigerian pastor William Kumuyi moving to London after encouraging Nigerians to believe in current government is old Read more »
Somalia: Somali Minister of Internal Security Meets With EU Delegation to Discuss Key Issues
Shabelle
Somali Minister of Internal Security, Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail Fartaag, hosted an EU delegation led by Karin Johansson on the morning of June 20, 2024. The meeting, held in… Read more »
June 19
Rwanda: How Has Europe Fared in Bringing to Book Genocide Fugitives?
New Times
Figures obtained by The New Times show that European countries have been reluctant to try suspected perpetrators of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi who are on their territory… Read more »
Malawi: Passport Crisis - 16 Malawians Denied Norway Visa Because New Passport Chips Failing to Read
Nyasa Times
In a shocking and depressing news that deepens the country's passport crisis, Norway has refused to grant visas to about 16 Malawians who were set to travel to the European country… Read more »
East Africa: Ethiopia, Russia Discuss Bolstering Ties At Brics Meeting
The Herald
The BRICs group's latest member, Ethiopia, seems to have begun leveraging the group to bolster economic ties with fellow members of the bloc. Ethiopia and Russia reaffirmed their… Read more »
South Africa: International Community Looks Forward to Working With New Administration
SAnews.gov.za
International and local guests who have travelled far and wide for the Presidential inauguration have started to fill the Union Buildings Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre to witness… Read more »
Kenya: Grand Celebration - UK High Commissioner to Kenya Hosts King's Birthday Party in Nairobi
Capital FM
On Thursday 13th June, 2024, the UK High Commissioner to Kenya, Neil Wigan, and his wife, Yael Banaji hosted a grand reception at their official residence in Muthaiga to mark His… Read more »
June 18
Central Africa: France to Reduce Military Presence in West and Central Africa
RFI
France is planning to reduce its military presence in West and Central Africa to around 600 troops in line with President Emmanuel Macron's plans to limit the French military… Read more »
Namibia: Gibson-Park Ruled Out As Ireland Name Squad for SA Tour
Namibian
Injured scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park will miss Ireland's two-Test series against world champions South Africa next month, with Jack Conan also absent from the squad announced on… Read more »
June 17
Africa: Global South Countries Break With West On Ukraine Summit Final Declaration
People's Dispatch
None of the BRICS member states signed the final joint communique which talked about respect for Ukraine's territorial integrity. Many affirmed that there cannot be any serious… Read more »
Africa: African Leaders, Analysts Concerned Over Rise of Far Right in France
RFI
Since the far right made new gains in the European elections in June, African leaders and commentators have been reacting to the prospect of a National Rally (RN) government in… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia-Germany Partnership to Lead High-Level UN Summit
Namibian
Namibia and Germany have been appointed co-facilitators for the upcoming Summit of the Future (SOTF) at the United Nations. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Maswanhise to Leave Leicester City
The Herald
Warriors international midfielder Tawanda Maswanhise has confirmed he will be leaving his boyhood team, Leicester City, after spending 12 years at the club. Read more »
June 16
Kenya: President Ruto Condemns Russia's Invasion, Highlights African Conflicts At Global Summit
Capital FM
President William Ruto has joined world leaders in condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine, calling it unlawful, unjust, and against international law. Read more »
Namibia: Namibian Asylum Seekers Flood UK
Namibian
The number of Namibians seeking asylum in the United Kingdom (UK) has skyrocketed in recent years, jumping from 27 in 2016 to over 1 400 last year. Read more »
June 15
Somalia: Banadir Municipality Delegation Discusses Urban Development With the Hague's Deputy Mayor
Shabelle
A delegation from Somalia's Banadir Municipality, currently on a working visit to the Netherlands, held a meeting with the Deputy Mayor of The Hague, Nur Icar, to discuss various… Read more »
June 14
Kenya: UK Announces Sh82mn Donation to Kenya to Improve Green Infrastructure
Capital FM
The United Kingdom has announced a Sh82 million funding to improve green infrastructure initiatives with Kenya. Read more »
Southern Africa: UK Varsity Returns Uganda Artefacts
The Herald
The University of Cambridge has returned 39 Ugandan items which range from tribal regalia to pottery to the East African country. Read more »
June 13
Africa: 117 Million Forced to Flee - 'An Utter Failure to Protect Civilians' [press release]
Norwegian Refugee Council
Statement by Jan Egeland, Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council, on the new global displacement figures: Read more »
Ethiopia: Russian Pan-African Center Pledges 250 Mln USD to Ethiopia
Ethiopian Herald
Having inked quadripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ministries of Women and Social Affairs, Health and Bonga University, Russian Pan-African Public-Private… Read more »
June 12
Africa: 'Three Things We Need G7 to Do' - an Open Letter From 49 MPs Across Africa
African Arguments
A group of parliamentarians from 20 countries across Africa call for debt forgiveness, financial reform, and climate commitments to be met. Read more »
Somalia: Somali President Addresses Community in Norway, Discusses Achievements and Anti-Terrorism Efforts
Shabelle
The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, recently met with the Somali community in Norway to discuss the government's progress in stabilizing the country, improving… Read more »
June 11
Nigeria: Opeyori to Begin 3-Week Training Tour in Italy Ahead of Olympics
Daily Trust
Nigeria's number one badminton star Anuoluwapo Opeyori is set to begin a three-week training tour in Italy ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Read more »
June 10
Africa: Key Points From Russian Foreign Minister's African Tour
The Herald
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov recently concluded his latest tour of Africa, visiting four countries in two regions of a continent where Western governments have expressed… Read more »
Somalia: Somali President Hassan Sheikh Arrives in Norway for Oslo Forum 2024
Shabelle
The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, arrived in Oslo, Norway on Sunday night for a three-day working visit. Read more »