June 24
Nigeria: El-Rufai - Atiku Warns Against Using Courts to Punish Opposition
Vanguard
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the refusal of the Federal High Court to review bail… Read more »
Malawi: FCB Gives Dodma K150 Million for Malawians' Repatriation From RSA
Nyasa Times
First Capital Bank (FCB) has donated K150 million to the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) to support the repatriation of thousands of Malawians from South Africa… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Boosts NCD Fight, Prioritises Prevention
Daily News
TANZANIA has scaled up measures to combat Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs), rolling out key policy reforms, increasing funding and expanding healthcare access, while placing… Read more »
Tanzania: Police Receive Advanced Equipment to Tackle Cybercrime
Daily News
ZANZIBAR Police Force has received advanced information and communication technology (ICT) equipment, aimed at strengthening its capacity to combat cybercrime and other… Read more »
Tanzania: House Okays 62.3tri/ - Budget
Daily News
THE National Assembly has approved the 62.33 tri/- national budget for the 2026/27 financial year, with the government pledging to strengthen domestic revenue collection, enhance… Read more »
Rwanda: What to Know As Ex-Ferwafa Boss Seeks Bail
New Times
The High Court in Kigali is expected to rule on June 30 on a request for provisional release filed by former Secretary General of the Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA), Adolphe… Read more »
Nigeria: Friends of Slain Ex-Ogtv Broadcaster Demand Justice
Vanguard
Friends of the late Kitan Oyesiku have renewed their call for justice, urging the Ogun State Government, the State Police Command, and other relevant authorities to intensify… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Sent Sowore to Prison, Not U.S. - DSS
Vanguard
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday distanced itself from the remand of activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore in Kuje Custodial Centre, insisting that his remand… Read more »
Ghana: Ghanaians to Pay More for Electricity, Water From July 1
Ghanaian Times
Ghanaians will pay more for electricity and water from July 1, 2026, following a new tariff adjustment approved by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC). Read more »
Liberia: Salayea-Konia Road Project Gains U.S.$30m Funding Lifeline
Liberian Observer
The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), has signed a US$30 million Loan Agreement with the Arab Bank for Economic Development in… Read more »
Liberia: Religious Leaders Challenge Proposed Srhr Reforms
Liberian Observer
A coalition of religious leaders, child welfare advocates, and policy experts has intensified opposition to proposed Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) reforms in… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Airlines Now Depend On Bank Loans As Fuel Costs Soar - Onyema
Premium Times
Onyema's comments come barely five days after the Dangote Petroleum Refinery announced a reduction in the gantry price of aviation fuel (Jet A1) to N1,450 per litre, highlighting… Read more »
Nigeria: CSO Raises Concerns Over Executive Powers, Transparency Gaps in Akwa Ibom Fiscal Bill
Premium Times
Policy Alert has asked Akwa Ibom lawmakers to amend key provisions of the proposed Fiscal Responsibility Bill, warning that unchecked executive powers and weak accountability… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Sanctions Lagos-Based BDC Operator, Firms Over Alleged Terrorism Financing
Premium Times
The United States government has sanctioned Mukhtar Muhammad, Lagos-based Bureau De Change (BDC) operator and three firms allegedly controlled by him over claims that they served… Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Denial, Document Confirms Uche Nnaji Ignored Multiple ICPC Invitations Over Forgery
Premium Times
Mr Nnaji had denied reports that the ICPC earlier invited him for questioning as part of the ongoing probe of his certificate forgery scandal. Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Assembly Suspends Plenary Indefinitely Over Friction With Executive
Leadership
Following unresolved issues with the Executive arm, the Niger State House of Assembly has suspended sitting indefinitely until the Executive arm meets its demands. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Ngarava Handed Maiden Test Captaincy As Zimbabwe Name Squad for Bangladesh Clash
New Zimbabwe
Discover moreSouth Africa newsScience tech newsWorld news updatesLeft-arm fast bowler Richard Ngarava will captain the Zimbabwe senior men's cricket team when the Chevrons host… Read more »
Rwanda: Experts Call for Targeted Training to Improve Learning Outcomes
New Times
Ineffective teaching approaches, limited access to reading materials, and overcrowded classrooms, are some of the persistent challenges limiting learning outcomes for students,… Read more »
South Africa: IFP Calls for Accelerated Repatriation Process and Peaceful Conduct Ahead of Planned Protests [press release]
IFP
The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) calls on African governments to work closely with the South African Government to expedite the verification and repatriation of foreign nationals… Read more »
Ghana: MTN Ghana Introduces Faster Unlimited Fibre Packages
Ghanaian Times
MTN Ghana has introduced new speed-based Unlimited Fibre packages as part of efforts to expand digital inclusion and improve connectivity for households across the country. Read more »
South Africa: Ex-Lover Says Cash-Strapped Metro Police Boss Planned R14-Million Stone Theft
Scrolla
A suspended Ekurhuleni metro police chief planned the theft of precious stones worth more than R14-million because he was desperate for money. That is what his former lover told a… Read more »
Sudan: Khartoum Health Ministry and ICRC Sign Agreement to Support Primary Healthcare and Epidemic Response
SNA
The Ministry of Health in Khartoum State and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Khartoum office, signed a partnership agreement on Tuesday aimed at supporting… Read more »
Sudan: 11th Session of Sudan-Russia Political Consultation Committee Convenes in Moscow
SNA
Moscow, June 23, 2026 (SUNA) - The 11th session of the Political Consultation Committee between Sudan and Russia was held on Tuesday in the Russian capital, Moscow. Read more »
Rwanda: NBA Draft 2026 - Rick Barnes' Gesture Reflects Nate Ament's Value to Tennessee
New Times
On Tuesday night, Rwandan-American Nate Ament's NBA dreams will become a reality. The Tennessee basketball star is projected to be selected in the top half of the first round of… Read more »
South Africa: Unite Against Xenophobia - South Africans Must Target Capitalist Inequality, Not Fellow Victims
Daily Maverick
Political elites and right-wing networks are weaponising poverty to scapegoat vulnerable African migrants, distracting the public from the capitalist inequality and state failures… Read more »
