June 21
West Africa: Political Party De-Registration or De-Recognition [analysis]
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… Read more »
South Africa: National Assembly Speaker Files Notice to Abide in the President's Urgent Interdict to Stay the Work of the Impeachment Committee. [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
Speaker of the National Assembly Ms. Thoko Didiza has resolved to file a notice to abide by an explanatory Affidavit alongside the Impeachment Committee's opposition papers. The… Read more »
Nigeria: #ekitidecides2026 - Oyebanji Delivers Victory Speech, Extends 'Hands of Fellowship' to Oluyede, Bejide, Others
Premium Times
Mr Oyebanji defeated 13 others to emerge victorious in Saturday's off-cycle governorship election. Read more »
Nigeria: #ekitidecides2026 - Adc Candidate, Dare Bejide, Rejects Result, Says Poll Not Credible
Premium Times
"My immediate reaction is to reject the result in its entirety because, in my view, the exercise conducted yesterday was not credible. You all witnessed what happened, particularly… Read more »
Nigeria: #ekitidecides2026 - CDD Flags Vote-Buying, Ballot Discrepancies, Bvas Glitches
Premium Times
Election observer group says the poll was largely peaceful but identified procedural lapses and allegations of voter inducement that could undermine confidence in the process. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Congratulates Oyebanji On Re-Election Victory in Ekiti
Premium Times
"With his overwhelming victory in the election, Oyebanji has emerged as the first governor in the history of Ekiti State to win re-election back-to-back," says President Tinubu. Read more »
South Africa: Weekend Killings Deepen Fears Over Political Violence Ahead of Elections
Daily Maverick
The killing of Nelson Mandela Bay councillor Sicelo Mleve and a DA councillor candidate in Cape Town has sharpened fears over political violence, with calls in Nelson Mandela Bay… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians in UK Decry Passport Renewal Delays, Urge Interior Minister to Intervene
Vanguard
Nigerians living in the United Kingdom have expressed frustration over persistent difficulties in renewing international passports and obtaining new ones for their children,… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Parliament Speaker Calls for Ceasefire Amid Clan Clashes in Hiiraan
Shabelle
Somalia's acting president and Speaker of Parliament, Sadio Yasin called for an immediate end to renewed clan fighting in parts of the Hiiraan region. Read more »
Somalia: Somali, Kenyan Presidents Hold High-Level Talks On Regional Security
Shabelle
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto in the southwestern town of Narok to discuss regional security and deepen bilateral ties,… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Parliament Begins Transition After Speaker Takes Regional Leadership Role
Shabelle
Somalia's National Assembly has begun a leadership transition after its former speaker, Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur (Madobe), formally handed over duties following his election as… Read more »
Sudan: Finance Ministry Secures $7 Million Humanitarian Grant for Sudan
SNA
Baku, June 21, 2026 (SUNA) -- Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning has secured a new humanitarian grant worth US$7 million on the sidelines of the Islamic Development Bank… Read more »
Nigeria: President Tinubu Celebrates Obi of Onitsha Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe On His 85th Birthday [document]
State Department
President Bola Tinubu congratulates the Obi of Onitsha, His Majesty, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe (Agbogidi), on his 85th birthday. Read more »
Nigeria: #EkitiDecides2026 - How Oyebanji Won His Re-Election
Premium Times
From the capital, Ado Ekiti, to rural councils such as Moba and Ekiti East, Mr Oyebanji maintained commanding leads, leaving the opposition without a single local government area. Read more »
Sudan: Al-Gezira Wali Announces Measures With Neighboring States to Curb Smuggling
SNA
Madani, June 20, 2026 (SUNA) -- Al-Gezira State Wali Al-Tahir Ibrahim Al-Khair inspected at the Anti-Smuggling Directorate headquarters in Madani on Saturday a major seizure… Read more »
Nigeria: Fulani Group Urges Tinubu, Makinde to Caution Sunday Igboho Over Inflammatory Remarks
Leadership
A Fulani socio-cultural group, the Concerned Fulani People of Nigeria, has called on President Bola Tinubu and Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, to caution Yoruba nation agitator,… Read more »
Nigeria: ADC Candidate Rejects Ekiti Governorship Poll, Alleges Vote Buying
Leadership
The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dare Bejide, has rejected the outcome of the Ekiti State governorship election, describing the exercise as… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Targets 11 Percent Marine Protection
Namibian
Namibia has set a target to increase its protected marine areas from 1.7% to 11% by 2030. Read more »
Nigeria: Fulani Group Urges Tinubu, Makinde to Caution Igboho
Leadership
A Fulani socio-cultural organisation, Concerned Fulani People of Nigeria, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, and governors across the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Prosperity Party Wins With Huge Majority in Ethiopia's June 1 Election
ENA
The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has officially announced the final results of Ethiopia's Seventh General Election for both the House of People's Representatives and… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Peaceful Seventh General Election Marks Major Democratic Progress, Says African Union
ENA
The peaceful and orderly conduct of Ethiopia's Seventh General Election represents a significant step forward in the country's democratic journey, African Union Commissioner for… Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Conducts Ekiti Guber Polls, Six Legislative By-Elections, Courts Differ On Parties' 'Deregistration'
Leadership
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has conducted the governorship election in Ekiti state amid complaints of irregularities. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Weakens As Foreign Investors Increase Dollar Demand Amid Stock Sell-Off
Leadership
The naira came under renewed pressure at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) on Friday as heightened demand for the United States dollar outpaced available foreign exchange… Read more »
Tanzania: Mwanza-Dodoma Flights Signal New Era of National Connectivity
Daily News
FOR decades, travelling between Tanzania's major economic and administrative centres often involved long journeys, unpredictable schedules and high transport costs. Although road… Read more »
South Africa: Joburg By Numbers - the Figures Behind Parliament's Grilling of SA's Biggest Metro
Daily Maverick
The recent parliamentary hearings on Johannesburg's audit results revealed a city of contradictions. We break them down and highlight the outstanding questions. Read more »
