June 18
Zimbabwe: 12 Newly Appointed Judges Sworn in
The Herald
The justice delivery system is expected to improve significantly as a result of the appointment of 12 High Court judges, who were sworn in yesterday in Harare by Chief Justice Luke… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Adequate January Disease Doses in Stock
The Herald
WITH winter well-known for its low tick infestations, Government has assured farmers that the 90 000 doses of January disease in stock can sustain the livestock sector until the… Read more »
South Africa: Low Scoring Affair On the Opening Day of 2024 ABC Motsepe National Playoffs
SAFA
Group B and C went top of their groups by beating their opponents by one goal each, leaving the tournament wide open. While Group A offered a scintillating ending to the match… Read more »
South Africa: Motsoaledi Welcomes 18-Year Sentence of Pakistani National Linked to Passport-Related Crimes
SAnews.gov.za
The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has welcomed the sentencing of a Pakistani national, Arfan Ahmed, who was convicted of corruption and bribing Home Affairs… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Consulate Commends Diaspora Nigerians' Impact On Sports, Economy
Vanguard
Will Stevens, Charge d'Affaires, U.S. Embassy, has commended the impact of Nigerians living in the U.S. on the U.S. economy and sports. Read more »
Kenya: City Hall Sanctions Auctions, Caveats Over Land Rates Default
Capital FM
The Nairobi County Executive Committee has sanctioned the auction of properties with unpaid land rates following the lapse of a penalty waiver extended to defaulters. Read more »
Nigeria: Team Nigeria Takes Bronze At Chovken World Championship
Premium Times
Team Nigeria won two matches, lost one, and drew their last game to take the bronze medal. Read more »
Tanzania: Z'bar Vows More Reforms to Woo Investors
Daily News
THE Zanzibar First Vice-President, Othman Masoud Othman on Monday reiterated government's commitment to improving business environment to enable foreign investors to expand their… Read more »
Eritrea: Monetary Support to Families of Martyrs
Shabait
Government employees in the Afabet sub-zone have extended 84 thousand Nakfa in support to 14 disadvantaged families of martyrs. Read more »
Ethiopia: A Deepening Tie Between the Two Aisles of the Red Sea
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia have been rapidly strengthening their economic and political alliance over the past year. These two nations, positioned on opposite sides of the Red Sea,… Read more »
Nigeria: National Olympic Trials - I'm Hungry for More Success - - Ofili
Daily Trust
Nigeria's sprint sensation, Favour Ofili has reiterated her hunger for more success on the tracks after she clocked 11.06 seconds to win her maiden women's 100m title on Day 1 of… Read more »
Nigeria: Adrian Wood Returns to Nigeria, Moves to Rebrand Ntel With Fresh Investors
This Day
The former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MTN Nigeria, Mr. Adrian Wood, who left Nigeria in 2004, has returned to the Nigerian telecoms space as the new Chief Executive Officer… Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles Star, Ejuke, Signs Three-Year Sevilla Deal
This Day
Fringe Super Eagles winger, Chidera Ejuke, yesterday became the first national team player to team up with Spanish side Sevilla as the club formerly signed the Nigerian on a… Read more »
South Africa: Make Mzansi Proud! Bryoni Govender Jets Off to Poland for Miss Supranational 2024
Fame Frenzy
Miss SA 2023 runner-up Bryoni Govender has packed her bags and is ready to report for duty at Miss Supranational 2024. The beauty contest takes place in Sącz, Poland, on July 6. Read more »
June 17
Sudan: Catastrophic Hunger Amid Conflict Creates a Crisis of Instability Across Northeast Africa [guest column]
allAfrica
This guest column is among a series of articles that look at such critical issues as food security, which are essential for keeping and building a peaceful world. Peacebuilding… Read more »
Africa: Global South Countries Break With West On Ukraine Summit Final Declaration
People's Dispatch
None of the BRICS member states signed the final joint communique which talked about respect for Ukraine's territorial integrity. Many affirmed that there cannot be any serious… Read more »
Niger: As Niger's Men Emigrate, Women Learn to Harness a Changing Climate
WFP
A WFP-Government initiative boosts farm production, strengthens livelihoods and empowers women in a challenging environment Read more »
Liberia: I'm Not God, Boakai Says to His Critics
New Dawn
President Joseph Nyuma Boakia reacts to a barrage of criticisms against his administration, saying that he is not God but a man who must always do his best for Liberia. Read more »
Sudan: The World Turns Its Back While the Noose Tightens Around Sudan
Premium Times
Sudan has become emblematic not just of the collapse of the global security order but of the limits of American power. Read more »
Africa: German Rescue Group - 10 Migrants Found Dead in Mediterranean
DW
Rescuers from a German rescue group said 10 bodies were found on a wooden boat in the Mediterranean during a rescue operation. Read more »
Nigeria: #EndSARS - Police Deny Continued Detention of Protesters Despite Reports of Keeping 15 in Custody
Premium Times
The police said all arrested individuals have been processed according to the law, and none remain unlawfully detained. Read more »
Somalia: Al-Shabab Reverses Somali Force Gains, Is Working With Houthis in Somalia
VOA
Al-Shabab has reversed all Somali National Army gains made over the last two years and is now working with the Houthi militant group to expand its capabilities, according to senior… Read more »
Africa: AI Can Make African Elections More Efficient - but Trust Must Be Built and Proper Rules Put in Place [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Time magazine has dubbed 2024 a "super election year". An astonishing 4 billion people are eligible to vote in countries across the world this year. Many are on the African… Read more »
Kenya: All Set for Tuesday's 'Occupy Parliament' Protest Against Finance Bill 2024
Capital FM
All is set for Tuesday's 'Occupy Parliament' demonstrations to protest the Finance Bill 2024. Organisers of the protest and police have been holding meetings as they finalize… Read more »
Lesotho: New Police Boss Matsoso Speaks
Lesotho Times
...exhorts the nation to work together to fight escalating crime Read more »