June 15
Nigeria: Tinubunomics - A Theory
Vanguard
After 27 years of uninterrupted democratic development, a division of labour of sorts is emerging around three dates in Nigeria's national calendar. October 1 remains our… Read more »
Nigeria: DHQ Delegation Visits Family of Late Major General Rabe Abubakar, Katsina Govt
Vanguard
A delegation from the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), led by the Chief of Administration (Army), Major General I.M. Abdullahi, on Sunday paid condolence visits to the family of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Soludo Appoints Udechukwu Special Adviser On Investments
Vanguard
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo, has appointed Christian Udechukwu as his Special Adviser on Investments. Read more »
Nigeria: El-Buba to Tinubu - Rescue Our Abducted Children or Resign
Vanguard
Founder of Evangelical Biblical Outreach Ministries International, EBOMI, Prophet Isa El-Buba, has called on President Bola Tinubu to intensify efforts to tackle insecurity across… Read more »
Nigeria: Civil War - Why Ojukwu Refused to Recognise Gowon As Head of State - Abubakar
Vanguard
Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, has given insight into the cause of the animosity between the then governor of the Eastern Region, Emeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, and… Read more »
Nigeria: Bullets Before Ballots / Insecurity Threatens 2027 Polls - 5,272 Killed in 5 Months
Vanguard
*222,137 die in 20 years; INEC, Falana, Adeniran raise red flag; Opposition parties kick against postponement Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: NSIA Banque to Distribute $34m to Shareholders After Profit Growth
Daba Finance
NSIA Banque Côte d'Ivoire (BRVM: NSBC) plans to distribute CFA19 billion ($33.5 million) in dividends for 2025 after reporting higher profit and continued balance-sheet… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana's Kasapreko IPO Oversubscribed 146 Percent Ahead of Gse Listing
Daba Finance
Kasapreko drew GH¢1.72 billion, or about $150 million, in its initial public offering, more than double its target, as Ghana's stock-market rally draws companies and investors… Read more »
East Africa: Kenya's Family Bank Gets Approval for Nairobi Listing
Daba Finance
Family Bank received approval from Kenya's Capital Markets Authority to list on the Nairobi Securities Exchange on June 23, ending a 5-year push to go public. Read more »
Africa: Moniepoint's Monnify Processed $18b in Payments Last Year
Daba Finance
Monnify processed ₦25 trillion, or about $18.3 billion, in transaction volume in 2025 as Nigerian businesses continued to rely on digital payment infrastructure. Read more »
Southern Africa: Holocene Closes Southern Africa Climate Tech Fund
Daba Finance
Holocene closed its first venture fund, marking the final close of what it describes as Southern Africa's first dedicated high-growth climate tech fund. Read more »
Egypt: Mastercard Foundation Edtech Fellowship Selects 13 Egypt Startups
Daba Finance
Thirteen ed-tech startups have been selected for the third Egypt cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, bringing the programme's local portfolio to 36 startups. Read more »
Morocco: Agenz Raises $5m to Expand Morocco-Based Property Platform
Daba Finance
Moroccan proptech startup Agenz raised $5 million to expand its real estate data and transaction platform. The round was backed by Breega, Attijariwafa Ventures and Saviu Ventures.… Read more »
Africa: AUC Chairperson Welcomes the Peace Agreement Between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran
African Union
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, welcomes the peace agreement between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran… Read more »
Malawi: DPP Must Stop Humiliating Its Own Vice President [opinion]
Nyasa Times
There is something deeply troubling happening at the heart of Malawi's government. Read more »
June 14
Namibia: What Are the Solutions to Road Fatalities?
Namibian
Road crashes impose serious economic and public health burdens on Namibia. The economic cost is estimated at more than N$1.3 billion annually. Read more »
Africa: Records Tumble As Kusche Stuns Field and Steyn Claims Historic Fifth Comrades Title
Daily Maverick
South African athletes triumphed in the Comrades as George Kusche won the 'up run' in record time, while Gerda Steyn secured a historic fifth title, breaking her own record, again. Read more »
South Africa: Government Defends Tough Migration Crackdown Amid Increasing Anti-Foreigner Sentiment
Daily Maverick
A total of 2,745 foreign nationals have been repatriated to their home countries since President Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled plans to deal with illegal immigration. This number is… Read more »
Ghana/Nigeria: World Cup - Ghana Protest Canada's Visa Ban On Thomas Partey Ahead of Panama Clash
Premium Times
On Saturday, Ghana's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, confirmed that the government had lodged an official protest with Canadian authorities over the decision… Read more »
Nigeria: How Army Officer Convicted of Sodomy Avoided Jail, Got Pardon, Landed Top University Jobs
Premium Times
Twenty-nine years ago, a military court convicted this former army officer of sodomy. Eighteen years ago, the Supreme Court upheld the verdict. But he never served the sentence.… Read more »
Nigeria: Varsity Sacks Two Professors, Three Others Over Alleged Sexual Abuse, Extortion
Premium Times
The university spokesman disclosed that the decision to sack the affected staff members was taken at the 122nd meeting of the Governing Council held on 12 June. Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Kill 20 in Kebbi Attack
Premium Times
At least 20 people have been killed by suspected Lakurawa insurgents in a brutal attack on Sunday in Fasken Rafi, a village in the Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Read more »
Africa: The 10 Coaches Steering Africa's World Cup Journey
CAF
Africa's record 10-team representation at the FIFA World Cup is not only a reflection of the continent's growing talent pool, but also of the tactical minds shaping its football… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: In DRC Displacement Camp, Ebola Warnings Meet Dry Taps, Crowded Shelters
Independent (Kampala)
At the Kigonze camp for displaced people on the outskirts of Bunia, the capital of Ituri Province in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the daily struggle against… Read more »
Kenya: All Eyes On EPRA As Ruto's Sh10 Diesel Cut Pledge Faces Test Amid US-Iran Deal Hopes
Capital FM
Motorists, transporters and businesses are awaiting Sunday's fuel price review with heightened anticipation after last month's steep price hikes triggered protests and forced the… Read more »
