June 26
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… Read more »
Kenya: Plea Deferred for 8 Utumishi Girls Students As Court Orders Mental Assessment in Murder Case
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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,… Read more »
Cameroon: Can Cameroon Reclaim Its Maritime Flag After Shadow Fleet Abuse? [analysis]
ISS
Reforms are welcome, but technological and capacity gaps still leave Cameroon vulnerable to high-risk parallel maritime networks. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Deputy Prime Minister Deported From Kenya Over Alleged Passport Fraud
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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… Read more »
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… Read more »
Africa: Civic Space in Africa Is Not Only Constrained By Arrests, Vague Laws and Media Intimidation, but Also By Foreign Pressure and Various Forms of Dependence.
IFEX
Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chiredzi Man Accused of Insulting Mnangagwa, Chivayo in Viral Video Granted U.S.$200 Bail
New Zimbabwe
A 32-year-old Chiredzi resident, Tafadzwa Nelton Matanhuse, who spent two nights in custody after a video of him allegedly criticizing President Emmerson Mnangagwa and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Lithium Export Ban Winning Global Support - Finance Minister Says
New Zimbabwe
FINANCE Minister Mthuli Ncube says Zimbabwe's policy of banning the export of raw lithium while incentivising local value addition has been well received by global investors and… Read more »
South Africa: Joburg to Hire 1,700 Despite Budget Crunch - South African News Briefs - June 26, 2026
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Nigeria: 26 Rescued, Nine Bodies Recovered After Lagos Building Collapse
This Day
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… Read more »
Nigeria: Could Nigeria's Lithium Wealth Be Fueling Violence and Illegal Exploitation?
This Day
As the world races for critical minerals, Nigeria must ensure that bloodshed and displacement do not become the hidden price of global prosperity. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Summons Parliament for Special Sitting On Cab 3
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President Emmerson Mnangagwa has summoned the National Assembly to an extraordinary sitting on Tuesday, June 30, to consider the controversial Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment… Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Backs State Police, Warns Against Political Interference
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The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Friday backed the proposed establishment of state police, warning that political considerations must not be allowed to undermine efforts to… Read more »
East Africa: Ruto Pushes for Stronger Indian Ocean Partnership As He Attends Madagascar's 66th Independence Day
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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… Read more »
Kenya: Muhia's Lawyers Walk Out of IEBC Code of Conduct Hearing Over Jurisdiction Dispute
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Lawyers representing Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia on Friday stormed out of an Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee… Read more »
South Africa: Government Meets With Working On Fire to Discuss Labour Relations Concerns
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The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Bernice Swarts, held a national consultative meeting with participants in the Working on Fire (WOF) Programme to… Read more »
Kenya: New Bill Proposes Sh1m Fine for Shisha Trade
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Shisha sellers, importers and distributors could face fines of up to Sh1 million under a new Ministry of Health proposal aimed at tightening controls on waterpipe tobacco products. Read more »
Nigeria: Eight Dead, 26 Rescued As Three-Storey Building Collapses in Lagos
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The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said emergency responders had recovered eight bodies and rescued 26 people from the debris as of 4:20 p.m. on Thursday. Read more »
South Africa: Man Promised RDP Home Left to Live for Seven Years in Collapsing Mud House
GroundUp
Only the foundation has been dug for Anele Dyosane's house Read more »
South Africa: Water Tankers Everywhere in Joburg, Yet Surprisingly Hard to Find
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Johannesburg deploys dozens of tankers daily during outages. We tried to find them Read more »
Liberia: House Targets Cargo Firms in U.S.$19 Million Cocaine Case, Sen. Mcgill Slams Government Over 'Slow Pace' of Investigation
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Pressure is mounting on the Liberian government over the handling of the US$19.2 million cocaine investigation, with the House of Representatives calling for the suspension of key… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Suspense As INEC Unveils Code for Uploading Candidates Today
Leadership
There is suspense within the political space as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) releases access codes that will allow political parties upload candidates'… Read more »
Nigeria: PRP Rejects Creation of State Police Under Tinubu
Leadership
The People's Redemption Party (PRP) has opposed the federal government's ongoing efforts to establish state police. Read more »
Liberia: Senate Begins Consultations On Competing War Crimes Court Bills - Advocates Hope Outstanding Issues Can Be Resolved Before Public Hearings
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