June 21
Africa: Can Africa Survive the Global Aid Squeeze? Yes, but It Will Take Financial Discipline [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Africa faces declining aid, rising debt, climate pressure and a weakening global order. Official development assistance, the technical term for foreign aid, fell by 23.1% in 2025,… Read more »
Ethiopia: UNHCR Chief Hails Refugee Courage and Ethiopia's Inclusion On World Refugee Day
UNHCR
In Ethiopia's Ura refugee settlement, High Commissioner Barham Salih urges greater support for inclusive policies that enable refugees to rebuild their lives alongside hosts. Read more »
Rwanda: The Homecoming of Genocide Convicts and the Strength of Rwanda's Reconciliation
New Times
Thirty-two years later, the perpetrators of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda are being released from prison after serving their sentences. According to different… Read more »
South Africa: DA Calls On Voters Who Missed Registration Weekend to Urgently Register Online [press release]
DA
The Democratic Alliance (DA) is pleased with progress this Voter Registration Weekend. This was one step in a sustained campaign by the DA to correctly register hundreds of… Read more »
Nigeria: Even While Pregnant, We Were Forced to Sleep With Clients, Survivors Recount Sex Trafficking
Vanguard
For seven young Nigerian women, most of whom are teenagers, the journey began with familiar faces, including friends, relatives and community members. Read more »
Sudan: UN Security Council Expresses Concern Over RSF Drone Attacks On Al-Obeid
SNA
Members of the UN Security Council expressed concern over reports of drone attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia on Al-Obeid and their increasing frequency, which… Read more »
West Africa: Political Party De-Registration or De-Recognition [analysis]
This Day
Deregistration is one of the sanctions often meted out to political parties when they breach any critical provision of the electoral code. Some electoral laws require that… Read more »
Nigeria: Njideka Akunyili Crosby Brings the Obamas Closer to Home
This Day
The unveiling of her portrait of Barack and Michelle Obama at the Obama Presidential Center marks another significant milestone in the ascent of Njideka Akunyili Crosby, one of the… Read more »
South Africa: National Assembly Speaker Files Notice to Abide in the President's Urgent Interdict to Stay the Work of the Impeachment Committee. [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
Speaker of the National Assembly Ms. Thoko Didiza has resolved to file a notice to abide by an explanatory Affidavit alongside the Impeachment Committee's opposition papers. The… Read more »
Cape Verde: High in Confidence Bubista Backs Cape Verde to Keep Dreaming Ahead of Uruguay Challenge
CAF
Cape Verde coach Pedro 'Bubista' Brito says the Blue Sharks will continue believing in their ability to compete with the world's best as they prepare to face Uruguay in their… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Faé Rues Missed Opportunities As Côte d'Ivoire but Shifts Focus to Final Group Match
CAF
Côte d'Ivoire coach Emerse Faé was left to lament missed chances after the Elephants suffered a 2-1 defeat to Germany in their second FIFA World Cup 2026 group match… Read more »
Nigeria: #ekitidecides2026 - Oyebanji Delivers Victory Speech, Extends 'Hands of Fellowship' to Oluyede, Bejide, Others
Premium Times
Mr Oyebanji defeated 13 others to emerge victorious in Saturday's off-cycle governorship election. Read more »
Nigeria: #ekitidecides2026 - Adc Candidate, Dare Bejide, Rejects Result, Says Poll Not Credible
Premium Times
"My immediate reaction is to reject the result in its entirety because, in my view, the exercise conducted yesterday was not credible. You all witnessed what happened, particularly… Read more »
Nigeria: Bandit Claims Attacks On Security Operatives in Video
Premium Times
Masked speaker claimed responsibility for recent attacks in parts of Sokoto and Zamfara states. Read more »
Nigeria: #ekitidecides2026 - CDD Flags Vote-Buying, Ballot Discrepancies, Bvas Glitches
Premium Times
Election observer group says the poll was largely peaceful but identified procedural lapses and allegations of voter inducement that could undermine confidence in the process. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Congratulates Oyebanji On Re-Election Victory in Ekiti
Premium Times
"With his overwhelming victory in the election, Oyebanji has emerged as the first governor in the history of Ekiti State to win re-election back-to-back," says President Tinubu. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia's Digital Economy Needs Cybersecurity As Much As It Needs Connectivity [opinion]
Namibian
ON 6 MARCH, something quietly broke inside the Namibia Airports Company. Read more »
South Africa: SA Farmers and Agribusinesses Are in a Pensive Mood
Daily Maverick
South Africa's agricultural sector boasts impressive export figures and job growth, yet farmers fear global instability, disease outbreaks and rising input costs. Read more »
South Africa: Weekend Killings Deepen Fears Over Political Violence Ahead of Elections
Daily Maverick
The killing of Nelson Mandela Bay councillor Sicelo Mleve and a DA councillor candidate in Cape Town has sharpened fears over political violence, with calls in Nelson Mandela Bay… Read more »
Sudan: UN Warns of Mass Atrocities in El-Obeid
DW
The United Nations Security Council has called on the paramilitary RSF in Sudan to not launch an attack on the city of El-Obeid. Read more »
Nigeria: Flood, Windstorm Destroy Farmlands, Shops in Ebonyi Communities
Vanguard
Torrential rainfall and the accompanying windstorm, on Saturday night, destroyed farmlands and people's shops in Abakaliki and Akpoha Community in Afikpo North LGA of Ebonyi. Read more »
South Africa: Duduzile and Ndhlela Declare Legal War On MK Party
Scrolla
· Nhlamulo Ndhlela says he and Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla only learnt through the media that they had been expelled from the MK Party. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians in UK Decry Passport Renewal Delays, Urge Interior Minister to Intervene
Vanguard
Nigerians living in the United Kingdom have expressed frustration over persistent difficulties in renewing international passports and obtaining new ones for their children,… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Parliament Speaker Calls for Ceasefire Amid Clan Clashes in Hiiraan
Shabelle
Somalia's acting president and Speaker of Parliament, Sadio Yasin called for an immediate end to renewed clan fighting in parts of the Hiiraan region. Read more »
Somalia: Somali, Kenyan Presidents Hold High-Level Talks On Regional Security
Shabelle
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto in the southwestern town of Narok to discuss regional security and deepen bilateral ties,… Read more »
