June 21
Somalia: Somalia, UNFPA Pledge Closer Cooperation On Youth and Women's Sports
Shabelle
Somalia's Ministry of Youth and Sports on Sunday hosted the newly appointed United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) representative to Somalia, Judicaël Elidje, as both sides… Read more »
Nigeria: Sexual Violence in Conflict Threatens Nigeria's Peace, Devt, Says Sulaiman-Ibrahim
This Day
The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has described conflict-related sexual violence as a major threat to Nigeria's peace, security and… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Parliament Begins Transition After Speaker Takes Regional Leadership Role
Shabelle
Somalia's National Assembly has begun a leadership transition after its former speaker, Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur (Madobe), formally handed over duties following his election as… Read more »
South Africa: Retail Giant to Shut More Than 100 Stores
Scrolla
· TFG says weak consumer spending, poor overseas sales and excess stock pushed profits down by 33.5% in the past year. Read more »
Sudan: Finance Ministry Secures $7 Million Humanitarian Grant for Sudan
SNA
Baku, June 21, 2026 (SUNA) -- Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning has secured a new humanitarian grant worth US$7 million on the sidelines of the Islamic Development Bank… Read more »
South Africa: New Batch of FMD Vaccines Arrive As Immunisation Gathers Pace
SAnews.gov.za
The fight against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is gathering pace with the arrival of another batch of vaccines and the acceleration of provincial vaccinations. Read more »
Nigeria: President Tinubu Celebrates Obi of Onitsha Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe On His 85th Birthday [document]
State Department
President Bola Tinubu congratulates the Obi of Onitsha, His Majesty, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe (Agbogidi), on his 85th birthday. Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Overrun Bandits' Camp in Kogi, Rescue Two Victims - Official
Premium Times
The report said the bandits operated around the Niger-Kwara-Kogi axis before the military offensive. Read more »
Nigeria: #EkitiDecides2026 - How Oyebanji Won His Re-Election
Premium Times
From the capital, Ado Ekiti, to rural councils such as Moba and Ekiti East, Mr Oyebanji maintained commanding leads, leaving the opposition without a single local government area. Read more »
Sudan: Al-Gezira Wali Announces Measures With Neighboring States to Curb Smuggling
SNA
Madani, June 20, 2026 (SUNA) -- Al-Gezira State Wali Al-Tahir Ibrahim Al-Khair inspected at the Anti-Smuggling Directorate headquarters in Madani on Saturday a major seizure… Read more »
Africa: I Want to Be Remembered for Industrialising Africa - Aliko Dangote
This Day
Africa's richest man and President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said that he would rather be remembered for helping to industrialise Africa than for the size of his… Read more »
Nigeria: Fulani Group Urges Tinubu, Makinde to Caution Sunday Igboho Over Inflammatory Remarks
Leadership
A Fulani socio-cultural group, the Concerned Fulani People of Nigeria, has called on President Bola Tinubu and Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, to caution Yoruba nation agitator,… Read more »
Nigeria: 278 Motorcycles Impounded As Lagos Task Force Intensifies Crackdown
Leadership
The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Task Force) has impounded 278 commercial motorcycles during a weeklong enforcement operation targeting operators flouting… Read more »
Nigeria: UNDP Urges Nigeria to Phase Out Plastics, Tackle Waste Crisis
Leadership
Nigeria must begin preparing for a future without plastics while embracing innovation to confront a growing waste crisis threatening public health and the environment, the United… Read more »
Nigeria: ADC Candidate Rejects Ekiti Governorship Poll, Alleges Vote Buying
Leadership
The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dare Bejide, has rejected the outcome of the Ekiti State governorship election, describing the exercise as… Read more »
Nigeria: NCC, CAC Tighten Rules On Telecom Ownership Changes, Require Prior Approval
Leadership
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) have introduced stricter compliance measures requiring telecommunications companies to… Read more »
South Africa: SAPS On Standby As Anti-Immigrant Marches Draw Tiny Crowds in Cape Town
Daily Maverick
With a looming 30 June deadline, the police are on alert as protests against undocumented migrants grow, reflecting deep-seated concerns over jobs and crime in South Africa. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Targets 11 Percent Marine Protection
Namibian
Namibia has set a target to increase its protected marine areas from 1.7% to 11% by 2030. Read more »
Namibia: Police Point to Shikwaya As Financier in Acid Murder
Namibian
Detective chief inspector Antonius Gabriel yesterday described murder accused Petrus Shikwaya as the "lubricant machinery" and financier behind the killing of prosecutor Justine… Read more »
Nigeria: Fulani Group Urges Tinubu, Makinde to Caution Igboho
Leadership
A Fulani socio-cultural organisation, Concerned Fulani People of Nigeria, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, and governors across the… Read more »
Nigeria: Mr Eazi Finally Explains His Grey Hair--'I'm a Targaryen!'
Leadership
Nigerian singer and entrepreneur Mr Eazi has left fans laughing after jokingly revealing the "real reason" behind his much-talked-about grey hair. Read more »
Tanzania: Doctors Push Radical Health System Shake Up for 2050
Daily News
TANZANIA'S medical practitioners have issued a bold call for a fundamental redesign of the country's health system by 2050, demanding a shift that would decentralise specialist… Read more »
Tanzania: Moi Rolls Out Robotic Surgery Revolution in Tanzania
Daily News
TANZANIA is set for a major leap in specialist medicine as the Muhimbili Orthopaedic and Neurological Institute (MOI) moves to roll out robotic surgery and advanced procedures that… Read more »
South Africa: As the Waste Piles Up in Gqeberha, Residents Ask - Where Are the Trucks?
Daily Maverick
Residents demand immediate action to address persistent waste management failures, voicing growing concerns over health risks and municipal neglect as illegal dumping escalates in… Read more »
Ethiopia: Prosperity Party Wins With Huge Majority in Ethiopia's June 1 Election
ENA
The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has officially announced the final results of Ethiopia's Seventh General Election for both the House of People's Representatives and… Read more »
