June 10
Nigeria: Nigerian Man Escapes From Prison Van in London, Police Launch Manhunt
Vanguard
Police in London have launched a manhunt for a 25-year-old prisoner, Temitope Segun, after he escaped from custodial transport in the Plumstead area of South East London. Read more »
South Africa: Modiba and Mbokazi Fit for Bafana Bafana World Cup Opener
Scrolla
Bafana Bafana received a big fitness boost as they arrived in Mexico City for their World Cup opener. The South African team will play the host country, Mexico, on Thursday. The… Read more »
South Africa: Durban City Centre Too Dangerous for Investors, Says MEC
Scrolla
Rising crime in Durban city centre has forced the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs to move its headquarters. Read more »
South Africa: Ambulance Delays Force Dad to Send Sick Child to School
Scrolla
A Cape Town father made a painful decision to send his sick child back to school because he believed the school could get medical help faster than he could. Read more »
Liberia: Development Turns to Pain?
Liberian Observer
Dozens of residents in the Lakpazee Zoo Road community in Monrovia are calling on the Government of Liberia for urgent intervention after severe flooding they say was triggered by… Read more »
Morocco: Nafaa Secures Fisheries Cooperation, Investment Deals in Morocco
Liberian Observer
The Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), J. Cyrus Saygbe Sr., has concluded a one-week official working visit to the Kingdom of Morocco… Read more »
South Africa: What Is Lipoprotein(a) Cholesterol, or LP(a)? and Can You Lower Yours?
Daily Maverick
Most people know about "good" and "bad" cholesterol. But few realise there is another type called lipoprotein(a). It can raise the risk of heart attacks and strokes, even in people… Read more »
Kenya: A Perfect Birthday Gift! Beldine Odemba Lauds Starlets' Sharper Attack, Hints At Squad Adjustments Ahead of Wafcon
Capital FM
Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has expressed immense satisfaction with her team's clinical goal-scoring display, revealing that the 6-0 demolition of Lesotho served as… Read more »
Rwanda: Summer Will Be Hotter Than Usual, Says Meteo Rwanda
New Times
Rwanda is expected to experience a slightly hotter-than-usual summer, with temperatures forecast to exceed historical averages in several parts of the country, according to the… Read more »
Rwanda: Emmanuella Nzahabonimana Named Ncba Bank's Chief Operations Officer
New Times
NCBA Bank Rwanda has appointed Emmanuella Nzahabonimana as its new Chief Operations Officer (COO), bringing on board a seasoned banking executive with more than 15 years of… Read more »
Ghana: Search Operation for Missing Fisherman Off Western Region Coast Underway
Ghanaian Times
A search operation is underway for a 58-year-old fisherman who went missing after falling overboard during a fishing expedition off the Western Region coast. Read more »
Southern Africa: SA to Host Sacu Summit
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa will host the 9th Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Summit of Heads of State or Government, the 56th SACU Council of Ministers and Quarterly Meetings of SACU… Read more »
South Africa: SARS, DPCI Seizes 30 Bricks of Cocaine At the Port of Durban
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Revenue Service (SARS), working with the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks), has secured the seizure of 30 bricks of cocaine at the Port of… Read more »
Ghana: Marfo, Borteye Excel in 2026 Damba Ping Pong
Ghanaian Times
Young, enterprising table tennis prodigy, James Marfo, puts up a dominant performance to emerge the winner of the Men Singles event of the 2026 Damba Table Tennis Championship that… Read more »
South Africa: Table Grape Export Agreement Strengthens SA-Italy Ties
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa and Italy have strengthened their agricultural and trade relations following the final approval of a technical agreement that will pave the way for the export of… Read more »
Ghana: Mankessim Paramount Queen Mother Passes Away
Ghanaian Times
The Mankessim Traditional Council, in accordance with custom, announced the death of Nana Ama Amissah III, the Paramount Queen Mother of the Mankessim Traditional Area, who reigned… Read more »
Ghana: Sogakope Residents Complain of High Electricity Bills
Ghanaian Times
Residents of Sogakope in the South Tongu District of the Volta Region have expressed concern about high electricity bills which did not reflect the actual power consumed and… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana, Italy Deepen Ties in Education Cooperation
Ghanaian Times
Ghana and Italy have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in education, with a focus on tertiary education, technical and vocational training,… Read more »
Ghana: Over 4,000 Drivers Denied Licences - Due to Glaucoma, Cataracts - Dvla
Ghanaian Times
A total of 4,896 commercial and private vehicle drivers were denied licences last year due to poor eyesight, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has disclosed. Read more »
Ghana: Push to End Deaths On Inland Waters - GMA Distributes 20,000 Life Jackets, Deploys 200 Guards
Ghanaian Times
The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) yesterday launched a nationwide Life Jackets for Safety and Livelihoods Project aimed at improving safety on inland waterways and protecting… Read more »
Ghana: Gov Offers Tax Incentives for Factories Outside Accra
Ghanaian Times
Companies and investors who set up factories outside Accra will benefit from tax incentives under a new government strategy to decentralise industrial development. Read more »
Ghana: Waste Management Needs Sustainable Financing - Experts
Ghanaian Times
Stakeholders in Ghana's sanitation sector have called for an urgent transition from landfill-dependent waste disposal systems to sustainable, engineered waste treatment… Read more »
Kenya: Adam Named Player of the Tournament As Harambee Starlets Secure Third Place At Four Nations Tourney
Capital FM
Harambee Starlets captain Mwanalima Adam has capped off a sensational international week after being named the Player of the Tournament at the conclusion of the Four Nations… Read more »
Namibia: Mengo Chasing Dreams Beyond Borders
New Era
Eleven-year-old footballer Angelo Mengo's passion for football began before he even started school. When he did, he spent his mornings before class, break times, and afternoons… Read more »
Namibia: 27th ALV Engineering GTSS Tourney Launched
New Era
The 27th edition of the ALV Engineering Gabriel Taapopi Secondary School (GTSS) tournament was officially launched on Monday in Ongwediva and will run from 12 to 14 June. Read more »
