June 14
South Africa: Activist Matthews Mabelane 'Probably Thrown Off Roof' of John Vorster Square, Inquest Told
Daily Maverick
Matthews 'Mojo' Mabelane died in police custody 49 years ago, and a reopened inquest into his death reveals that the Security Branch's version of events on the day doesn't add up. Read more »
Nigeria: Abducted Retired Major-General Abubakar Dies in Captivity
This Day
Following the death of the former Director of Defence Information, Defence Headquarters (DHQ), Major General Rabe Abubakar (rtd.), in the den of bandits, the DHQ has reaffirmed its… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Defends Fuel Prices Strategy Amid Geopolitical Oil Market Pressures
Capital FM
President William Ruto has reaffirmed his commitment to stabilising fuel prices after EPRA announced a Sh10 diesel cut supported by a Sh10 billion subsidy. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Lawyers Raise Alarm Over 'Missing Pages' in Impeachment Ruling
Capital FM
A legal dispute surrounding the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has taken a new twist after his lawyers raised concerns over an alleged discrepancy between… Read more »
Africa: Ebola, Hantavirus, Diphtheria - How Distrust in Health Care Is Fuelling Multiple Outbreaks Across the Globe [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The first half of 2026 has been marked by three different disease outbreaks: Ebola, hantavirus and, in Australia, diphtheria. Each has exposed vulnerabilities in how we detect,… Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland President Makes 'Historic' Visit to Israel
RFI
Somaliland's President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi met his Israeli counterpart on Sunday in Jerusalem in his first-ever state visit, which comes months after Israel officially… Read more »
Africa: Morocco Hold Brazil As Atlas Lions Begin World Cup Journey With Confidence
CAF
Morocco once again demonstrated why they remain one of world football's most respected emerging powers after holding five-time champions Brazil to an entertaining 1-1 draw in their… Read more »
Africa: South Africa and Malawi Governments Collaborate On Repatriation Efforts
SAnews.gov.za
The South African and Malawian governments have intensified efforts to facilitate the repatriation of Malawian nationals, with 980 people having already left the Lindela… Read more »
Nigeria: Thierry Henry Apologises to Nigerians, Clarifies 'Bad Luck' Joke
Leadership
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has moved to clear up controversy surrounding remarks he made about Nigeria during the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting his comments were… Read more »
West Africa: World Cup Fiesta - Nigeria Battles Other West African Countries in Jollof Rice Contest
Leadership
The Jollof Rice supremacy among West African countries has gone to the United States. In celebration of the World Cup Fiesta, a competition to determine which Jollof Rice tastes… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Uganda, DRC Strengthen Cross-Border Coordination Ahead of Joint Ebola Response Plan
Nile Post
Health authorities from Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), alongside development partners, have concluded a two-day cross-border meeting in Aru town aimed at… Read more »
Malawi: Navicha Reaffirms Government Commitment to Albinism Rights As Malawi Marks International Albinism Awareness Day
Nyasa Times
Minister of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare Mary Navicha has reaffirmed government's commitment to protecting the rights, safety, and dignity of persons with… Read more »
Nigeria: Adichie Accuses Lagos Hospital of Cover-Up Over Son's Death, Demands Accountability
This Day
Award-winning Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has accused the management of a Lagos-based private hospital, Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, of attempting to conceal… Read more »
Nigeria: APC Berates Adeleke Over Allegation Linking Party to Attack On Ataoja
Vanguard
Following the allegation of assassination against the All Progressives Congress, APC, on the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji, the leadership of the party in Osogbo has berated… Read more »
Egypt: Hossam Hassan Targets Historic Breakthrough As Egypt Prepare for Belgium Test
CAF
As the Pharaohs prepare to face Belgium in their opening Group G fixture on Monday, Egypt legendary former striker and coach, Hossam Hassan has made it clear that his goal extends… Read more »
South Africa: Global Airline Execs Believe in SAA - With a Few Caveats
Daily Maverick
A trip to IATA's annual general meeting in Rio de Janeiro reveals that South African Airways still gets a lot of love in the global aviation community, but the government's… Read more »
South Africa: Phala Phala Case Rests On Circumstantial Evidence, Says Defence As Trial Nears End
Daily Maverick
The defence says the State's case against the three accused in the Phala Phala robbery remains circumstantial, arguing that months of evidence have failed to directly place them… Read more »
South Africa: Julius Malema's New Mountain to Climb
Daily Maverick
As corruption claims intensify, in the run-up to the November polls the EFF leader will grapple with public scepticism while trying to reclaim his political momentum. Read more »
Nigeria: Young Nigerians Raise Concerns Over Trust, Women's Inclusion Ahead of 2027 Polls
Premium Times
The concerns were raised at Caustival 2026, a social justice arts and film festival organised by Gatefield in Abuja Read more »
Nigeria: One Killed As Insurgents Attack Chibok Again, Burn School Block
Premium Times
Suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents attacked the Kautikari community in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State on Saturday evening. Read more »
Somalia: AUSSOM Welcomes New Ghana Police Force
Shabelle
The African Union Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) has officially welcomed the new Ghana Police Force (GFPU-5) battalion, which has been deployed to Mogadishu, Baidoa and Beledweyne. Read more »
Kenya: Nakuru Child Kidnapping Suspect On the Run After Ransom Demand As DCI Launches Manhunt
Capital FM
Detectives have launched an intensive manhunt for a suspect linked to the disappearance of a four-year-old child in Nakuru County, after he allegedly demanded a ransom from the… Read more »
Kenya: EPRA Slashes Diesel Price By Sh10, Petrol By Sh0.22
Capital FM
Motorists are set to enjoy lower fuel costs after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) reduced diesel and petrol prices in its latest monthly review, with the new… Read more »
South Africa: King Who Fought for Culture Laid to Rest
Scrolla
· King Makhosonke Mabhena II will receive a Special Official Funeral with military honours after his death at the age of 65. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Tungwarara Seeks Truce With Matinyarare Through Dialogue and Vehicle Gift
263Chat
Presidential adviser Paul Tungwarara has offered a luxury vehicle to former government critic Rutendo Matinyarare as part of efforts to ease tensions following months of public… Read more »
