June 22
Ethiopia: 7th General Election Opens a New Chapter in Ethiopia's Democratic Journey
ENA
Ethiopia's Seventh General Election marks a significant milestone in the nation's ongoing democratic journey. More than a routine political exercise, the election reflected the… Read more »
South Africa: Free State Reports a Successful Voter Registration Weekend
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Free State says the past voter registration weekend was conducted successfully across the province, with no major security incidents… Read more »
South Africa: Parliament Set for a Busy Week Before Constituency Period
SAnews.gov.za
Parliament has entered a crucial week as the National Assembly (NA) and National Council of Provinces (NCOP) prepare to conclude key legislative and oversight work before members… Read more »
South Africa: OHSC Warns of Bogus Inspectors
SAnews.gov.za
The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) has warned the public of individuals impersonating OHSC inspectors and soliciting money from unsuspecting healthcare practitioners. Read more »
South Africa: Deputy President Courts Investors At China Supply Chain Expo
SAnews.gov.za
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has presented South Africa's value proposition to leading Chinese and international supply chain companies at the Fourth China International Supply… Read more »
Nigeria: Opec - Nigeria, Other African Nations Need $92bn in Refining Investments Through 2050
This Day
Lists BUA's Akwa Ibom refinery among key African projects Read more »
June 21
Ethiopia: Ruling Party in Ethiopia Secures 90% of Seats in Parliament
DW
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party comfortably secured another parliamentary majority, defeating a fragmented opposition. Read more »
Somalia: Heavy Rains Flood Parts of Mogadishu, Disrupt Transport
Shabelle
Heavy rains that lasted for several hours have flooded parts of Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, disrupting transport and slowing down movement across the city, residents and… Read more »
Namibia: Genocide Descendants Want N$17 Trillion
Namibian
Ovaherero and Nama genocide descendants are demanding N$17 trillion in reparations, rejecting the current Namibia-Germany negotiations as inadequate and exclusionary. Read more »
Nigeria: #ekitidecides2026 - Oyebanji Secures Second Term, Defies Ekiti's History of Unseating Incumbents
Premium Times
The victory grants the governor another four-year term and makes him the first Ekiti governor to successfully secure consecutive re-election in a state where incumbents have often… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Waits As United States HIV Funding Faces Axe
Scrolla
· The Health Department says a key United Nations meeting next week will discuss the future of HIV and Aids funding in countries including South Africa. Read more »
South Africa: US Farmer Faces Legal Pushback for Paying White SA Workers Higher Wages
Daily Maverick
Five black American workers are taking a Mississippi farmer to court because they allege he is favouring and paying white South African guest workers higher wages. Read more »
South Africa: Blood On the Ballot As Four Political Activists Gunned Down
Scrolla
· Two men linked to a political party were found shot dead in Bekkersdal, Gauteng, after residents reported hearing gunfire. Read more »
Nigeria: In Landslide, Oyebanji Wins Second Term As INEC Declares Ekiti Election Results
This Day
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State winner… Read more »
Nigeria: 842 Killed, 279 Kidnapped Across Nigeria in May - Report
Leadership
No fewer than 842 people were killed and 279 others abducted in 156 violent incidents recorded across Nigeria in May 2026, according to fresh data from Nextier's Nigeria Violent… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Ambassador to Eswatini and Mozambique Victor Matemadanda Dies
New Zimbabwe
FORMER Zanu PF political commissar and Zimbabwe's ambassador to Mozambique and Eswatini, Victor Matemadanda, has died. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwean Economy Doing Very Well, Capable of Absorbing All Citizens Being Chased Out of South Africa - Says Mutsvangwa
New Zimbabwe
THE Zimbabwean economy is doing very well and now able to absorb all its citizens who are being hounded out of South Africa for being there illegally, Zanu PF spokesperson… Read more »
Africa: Middle East War Drives Up Bitumen Costs for African Road Builders
RFI
War in the Middle East is pushing up the price of bitumen, the material used to make asphalt and road surfaces - and the effects are being felt across Africa, where few countries… Read more »
Africa: 'One Injection Protects Up to Six Months' - What Is New HIV Drug Lenacapavir?
RFI
As South Africa becomes the ninth African country to introduce the use of new long-acting drug lenacapavir for HIV prevention, RFI spoke with infectious disease specialist Ndong… Read more »
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 »
