June 12
Nigeria: 'Prophet' Elijah Takes Religious Folly Abroad
This Day
Nigeria must own the rights to the most peculiar country in the world. Nothing is strange around here anymore. From the story of snakes swallowing millions of naira notes to… Read more »
Nigeria: Independence, Democracy and Prosperity [guest column]
This Day
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Nigeria: N20bn Debt - Operators Insist NCAA Collect 5 Percent Ticket Sales Charge From Travellers
This Day
The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has insisted that the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) should henceforth device a way to collect its 5 per cent Ticket Sales Charge… Read more »
South Africa: Public Comment Period Into Draft Public Procurement Regulations Extended
SAnews.gov.za
National Treasury has announced the public comment period of the draft General Public Procurement Regulations, 2026, to run until 15 July 2026. Read more »
Kenya: Kisumu Rallies Chps in New Push to Tackle Rising HIV, Teenage Pregnancies and GBV
Capital FM
Leaders in Kisumu have intensified efforts to tackle rising cases of new HIV infections, teenage pregnancies and gender-based violence among young people, with Community Health… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Referee Omar Artan to Officiate Uefa Super Cup in Historic First for Somalia
Shabelle
Somali international referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has etched his name into football history after being appointed to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup, marking a landmark… Read more »
Kenya: Sports Registrar Halts Rachier's Gor Mahia Chairmanship, Orders Club to Hold Election
Capital FM
Sports Registrar Rose Wasike has directed Gor Mahia Football Club to commence the process of electing a new chairman following the expiry of Chairman Ambrose Rachier's legally… Read more »
Nigeria: NNPCL, Security Agencies Intensify Crackdown On Pipeline Vandals
Vanguard
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) and security agencies have intensified efforts to combat pipeline vandalism following the discovery of a damaged section… Read more »
Zimbabwe: FML Hails RBZ Policy Stance On Economic Stability
New Zimbabwe
Leading life assurance and funeral services provider, First Mutual Life (FML) has commended the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe's (RBZ) tight policy stance for creating an enabling… Read more »
South Africa: Bafana Bafana's Opening Match Drought in World Cups Continues After Mexico Horror Show
Daily Maverick
Two red cards and zero goals. That's the summary of South Africa's first World Cup match in almost two decades as they fell 2-0 to Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 edition. Read more »
June 11
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Referendum Bill Intensifies Constitutional Standoff
DW
Congolese lawmakers this week passed a referendum bill that could lead to constitutional reform ahead of the 2028 elections. The opposition has warned of a "constitutional coup." Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Passes State Police Bill, Refers Proposed Law to Constitution Review Committee
Premium Times
The bill seeks to devolve policing powers to subnational governments to strengthen Nigeria's internal security architecture. Read more »
Nigeria: How Nigerian Terrorists Use TikTok, Exploit Country's Digital Governance Gap
Premium Times
At the centre of this challenge is Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), the foundational systems that enable governments and citizens to interact securely and efficiently through… Read more »
Uganda: Prisons Confirms 93 Inmates On Death Row, Says No Executions Since 1999
Nile Post
The Uganda Prisons Service has confirmed that the country currently has 93 inmates on death row, while reiterating that no executions have been carried out since 1999. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: U.S. Investments in DR Congo Should Address Corruption, Rights
HRW
Conduct Rigorous Due Diligence; Maintain Gertler Sanctions Read more »
Sudan: Dozens Killed in Drone Attacks Across Sudan As El Obeid Toll Reaches 23
Dabanga
The Emergency Lawyers Group and local sources say drone attacks across Sudan killed at least 30 civilians and five soldiers this week, with the deadliest strikes hitting El Obeid… Read more »
Mozambique: How Cabo Delgado's Riches Became Fuel for the Islamist Insurgency in Mozambique
RFI
For almost a decade, an Islamist group has terrorised Mozambique's northern province of Cabo Delgado. Despite vast reserves of rubies, timber and natural gas, the region remains… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: 'We're Sitting On a Volcano' Warns EU Commissioner After Visit to Ebola-Hit DR Congo
RFI
As a deadly outbreak of Ebola continues to spread across the Democratic Republic of Congo and the wider Great Lakes region, the European Union has pledged €170m towards the… Read more »
Kenya: Mbadi Links 2026/2027 Budget to Ruto-Raila Dream of Prosperous Kenya
Capital FM
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi invoked the political ideals of President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga as he unveiled the Sh4.84 trillion 2026/27 Budget,… Read more »
Mozambique: International Investigation Says Journalists Killed to Silence Press
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
"Dozens of opposition members and journalists have been abducted or killed in Mozambique since the 2024 general elections. While authorities have largely failed to investigate the… Read more »
Africa: Ebola is Back. So Are The Double Standards
Bhekisisa
Is history repeating itself — just four years after the COVID-19 pandemic — with the United States demanding an Ebola quarantine camp for Americans in Kenya? In… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - June 11, 2026
allAfrica
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Nigeria: South Africa Slams 5-Yr Ban On 268 Nigerian Returnees Over Illegal Stay
Vanguard
South African government has slammed a five-year travel ban on the 268 Nigerians cleared for repatriation after declaring them illegal residents. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Engage Communities in Ebola Response
HRW
Effective Health Response Needs Transparency, Limited Role for Security Forces Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Appoints New Ministers, Ambassadors
New Times
President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, June 10, appointed three new ministers, ambassadors and officials in various institutions. Read more »
