June 22
South Africa: Madlanga Commission Reopens Ekurhuleni Corruption Probe - South African News Briefs - June 22, 2026
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Nigeria: Tinubu's Gratuity Restoration Raises Decades-Old Payment Questions - NLC
Vanguard
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has welcomed the Federal Government's move to restore gratuity payments for workers but says the decision has opened fresh questions about decades… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, UK Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthen Partnership
ENA
Ethiopian Foreign Affairs Minister, Gedion Timothewos, and United Kingdom's Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Yvette Cooper, have held talks on… Read more »
Gambia: National Assembly Committee Recommends Police Investigation Into $1.3m Vehicle Contract
Foroyaa
The Finance and Public Accounts Committee (FPAC) of the National Assembly has recommended a police investigation into a procurement contract worth $1.3 million involving the… Read more »
Gambia: Rooftop Billboards Spread Across Gambia Despite Safety Fears and Permit Concerns
Foroyaa
A growing number of rooftop billboards are appearing across The Gambia's urban centres, with our investigation finding that many have been erected without permits, raising concerns… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Parliament Adopts Roadmap to Expand Rural Electrification Across West Africa
Foroyaa
The ECOWAS Parliament has adopted a series of resolutions and recommendations aimed at expanding access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy in rural communities across… Read more »
Gambia: High Court Rejects Attempt to Bar Media From Covering Rongo-Omar Jammeh Case
Foroyaa
The High Court has rejected an application by lawyer Omar Jammeh seeking to hold his civil suit against Momodou Lamin Jarju, alias Rongo, behind closed doors and to prohibit media… Read more »
Namibia: Global Cyber Threat Puts 13 Namibian Organisations At Risk
Namibian
A global cybersecurity incident known as FortiBleed may have exposed administrator credentials and firewall configuration data at 13 Namibian organisations. Read more »
Namibia: Baritone Richard Meyer's Voice Falls Silent
Namibian
The Namibian music community is mourning pioneering baritone singer Richard Meyer, who died on 16 June at the age of 72. Read more »
Uganda: Stanley Ntagali Elected 8th Archbishop of the Church of Uganda
Nile Post
On this day in 2012, the Church of Uganda elected Rt Rev Stanley Ntagali as its eighth Archbishop, ushering in a new era for one of the country's largest religious institutions. Read more »
Africa: Estonian Investors Join Pan African Ai Summit to Support Africa Startups
Ghanaian Times
The Estonian Business Angels Network (EstBAN), one of Europe's most active early-stage investor networks, has confirmed its partnership with the Pan African AI & Innovation… Read more »
Africa: Ban Social Media for Under-17s · Children Spend 7 Hours Online Daily - Child Rights International
Ghanaian Times
Child Rights International (CRI) has called for a ban on social media access for children under the age of 17, following findings from a recent study which revealed high levels of… Read more »
Africa: When Silence Emasculates - Understanding Africa's Male Infertility Crisis
New Zimbabwe
Discover moreOnline news archiveCourt case updatesBusiness news analysisEvery year, Father's Day is marked by heartfelt tributes, family celebrations, and reflections on paternal… Read more »
Africa: Egypt End 92-Year Wait for World Cup Win As Salah Fires Pharaohs to Historic Victory
Leadership
Mohamed Salah inspired Egypt to a landmark 3-1 comeback victory over New Zealand on Monday, securing the Pharaohs' first-ever FIFA World Cup win and sending them to the top of… Read more »
Africa: Cape Verde Shine Again, Hold Uruguay in World Cup Thriller
Leadership
Cape Verde's remarkable FIFA World Cup debut continued on Monday as the tournament newcomers battled to an entertaining 2-2 draw with two-time champions Uruguay in Miami,… Read more »
Nigeria: Textile Manufacturers Seek Stronger Trade Protection for Local Industry
Vanguard
The Nigeria Textile Manufacturers Association (NTMA) has renewed its call for stronger government measures to protect the country's textile industry from excessive imports,… Read more »
Niger: The Attack On Niamey Airport
Vanguard
On June 18, 2026, the airport in Niamey, the capital of Niger, once again became the target of a terrorist attack. Gunfire began around 6 a.m. and lasted for several hours.… Read more »
Africa: Building Africa's Financial Future - CPF Group's Regional Growth Journey With KIFC
New Times
As Africa's financial landscape continues to evolve, Rwanda is positioning itself as a leading hub for cross-border investment and financial innovation through the Kigali… Read more »
Africa: To Meet Lending Needs Across Africa, Banks Borrow N7.8trn From IFC, Afrexim
This Day
In a bid to meet lending needs across Africa and fund Nigeria's infrastructure development, 10 leading banks in Nigeria borrowed N7.81 trillion (current/non-current) from the… Read more »
Africa: US Announces Non-Refundable $750 Visa Fee to Enable Travellers Skip Queues
This Day
The US Government through the State Department will offer a "premium" expedited service for foreigners seeking business or tourist visas to come to the United States that will set… Read more »
Nigeria: Afreximbank - Nigeria's Share of Intra-African Trade Grew to $9.02bn in 2025
This Day
The African Export and Import Bank (Afreximbank) has stated that the value of Nigeria's trade with the continent grew from $7.47 billion to $9.02 billion in 2025. Read more »
Mauritius: Ethiopian Airlines Opens New Growth Opportunities
Mauritius Tourism
After several years of reduced visibility and limited connectivity, Mauritius is set to receive a significant boost. Traditionally, Russian travellers reached Mauritius via major… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Repel Attack, Rescue Abductees in Sokoto, Katsina
Premium Times
Troops of the Joint Task Force North-West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have repelled a terrorist attack, rescued abducted civilians and recovered weapons Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Re-Arraigns Ex-Skye Bank Board Chairman for Alleged N15.6bn Fraud
Premium Times
The EFCC earlier arraigned Mr Ayeni on 4 May on 17 counts and ordered his remand in June Correctional Centre in Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Former Delta Governor Okowa Visits EFCC Office Amid Corruption Probe
Premium Times
The former governor is being investigated over the alleged diversion of funds accruing to Delta State from the 13 per cent derivation allocation from the Federation Account between… Read more »
