June 08
South Africa: Bafana Held By Jamaica in Final World Cup Warm-Up
Scrolla
Bafana Bafana were held to a 1-1 draw by Jamaica in their last friendly before the Fifa World Cup at the Estadio Hidalgo in Pachuca, Mexico on Saturday. Read more »
June 07
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Election Results Will Likely Confirm Status Quo
DW
Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party is set for a decisive election win when results are announced. The election was marked by security challenges, a divided opposition and the… Read more »
Nigeria: 360 People Freed from Boko Haram Mountain Hideout
DW
Nigeria's army said Boko Haram militants took the hostages from different communities. Kidnappings have become a growing security concern across the West African country. Read more »
South Africa: Govt Unveils Comprehensive Plan to Tackle Illegal Immigration
SAnews.gov.za
Government has adopted a Comprehensive Approach for Migration Management aimed at strengthening border security, enforcing immigration laws, tackling corruption and closing policy… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Issues Official Casualty Figures After Mogadishu Clashes
Shabelle
Somalia's Ministry of Health and Human Services said Sunday that one person was killed and 55 others wounded during security-related incidents in Mogadishu on June 3 and 4,… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Compensate Families of Utumishi Girls Fire Victims
Capital FM
The government has announced that each family that lost a student in the Utumishi Girls Academy dormitory fire will receive Sh200,000 as part of a compensation package following… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Begins Europe Tour to Woo Investors, Expand Kenya Exports
Capital FM
President William Ruto has left for a week-long tour of Europe aimed at attracting foreign investment, expanding market access for Kenyan products and strengthening economic ties… Read more »
Sudan: 15 Civilians Killed in North Kordofan Drone Attacks
Dabanga
At least 15 civilians were killed and dozens more injured in a series of drone attacks on villages and a market in North Kordofan over the weekend, while a separate drone strike on… Read more »
Africa: Mozambique's Bold Move Signals a New Era for African Resource Sovereignty [guest column]
allAfrica
For generations, Africa has exported its wealth and imported its future. Read more »
South Africa: Extortionist Targets Cape Town Madrasa With Threats and Demands for 'Protection' Payments
Daily Maverick
Threatened with extortion, a Langa madrasa's plight ignites community action, as local leaders push for legal intervention and condemnation of attacks on faith spaces. Read more »
South Africa: We Will Do Better, Ramaphosa Promises, While Another Anti-Foreigner Protest Looms
Daily Maverick
President Cyril Ramaphosa responded to rising anti-foreigner protests in an address to the nation on Sunday, admitting that the government would improve its migration strategies… Read more »
South Africa: Government to Relocate Refugee Reception Centres Closer to Borders
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa says government will undertake a phased relocation of refugee reception centres to border posts, starting with the Tshwane centre this year. Read more »
Nigeria: Xenophobia - Govt to Deploy Aircraft to Evacuate Nigerians in South Africa, Concludes Screening
This Day
The federal government is set to move to the next phase of its emergency repatriation plan for Nigerians stranded in South Africa, with arrangements for the deployment of aircraft… Read more »
Algeria: President Tebboune Orders Establishment of Control Laboratories At All Ports, Airports to Monitor Consumer Goods
Algerie Presse Service
The President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, while chairing Sunday a Council of ministers meeting, tasked both the Ministries of Internal Trade and Health with creating and… Read more »
South Africa: Home Affairs Committee Chairperson Backs President's Call for Stronger Action Against Illegal Immigration [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Mr Mosa Chabane, has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa's strong and focused address outlining targeted actions to… Read more »
Kenya: Workers Should Continue Paying Higher NSSF Deductions, Says COTU
Capital FM
The Central Organization of Trade Unions (Kenya) (COTU) has urged workers and employers to continue remitting enhanced National Social Security Fund (NSSF) contributions, insisting… Read more »
Kenya: Kipkemboi Overcomes Stiff Competition to Win Nairobi City Marathon
Capital FM
Enock Kipkemboi cruised to victory in the men's 42km at the fifth edition of the Nairobi City Marathon on Sunday morning. Read more »
Kenya: Mom On a Mission - Nyamira Runner Bags Millions At Nairobi City Marathon
Capital FM
Nyamira's Joy Kemuma pulled out all stops to win the women's 42km at the Nairobi City Marathon on Sunday morning. Read more »
Kenya: Golden Handshake for Gor As Ruto Blesses Premier League Champions With More Millions
Capital FM
Gor Mahia's financial windfall in the aftermath of their 22nd FKF Premier League title continues, following a Ksh 10 million reward from President William Ruto. Read more »
South Africa: Government Announces Gauteng E-Toll Debt Write-Off - - but No Refunds If You Paid
Daily Maverick
The Gauteng government has announced a write-off of all e-toll debt, providing relief, but motorists who paid are left out of pocket. Read more »
South Africa: Members for Life - - the Capture of Cape Town's Planning Tribunal
Daily Maverick
In this first instalment of a three-part investigative series that reveals some of the lesser-known facts about Cape Town's development space, Daily Maverick reports on the… Read more »
South Africa: Why Is Nelson Mandela Bay's Legal Chief Still At Work? MPs Demand Answers
Daily Maverick
Allegations of fraud and wasting municipal funds against Nelson Mandela Bay's director of Legal Services resurfaced after mayor Babalwa Lobishe was questioned about why she was not… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Overrun Terrorists' Most Fortified Enclave in Mandara Mountains, Rescue 360 Captives
This Day
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have overrun one of the terrorists' most heavily fortified enclaves in the Mandara Mountains area of… Read more »
Nigeria: Zulum Commends Military for Rescuing 360 Ngoshe Abductees
Vanguard
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has commended the Nigerian military, particularly troops of Operation HADIN KAI, for the successful rescue of 360 abductees… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Vows Crackdown On Illegal Migration Amid Xenophobic Protests
Vanguard
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has vowed to crack down on illegal migration, declaring that Pretoria will not tolerate lawlessness as xenophobic protests against foreign… Read more »
