June 20
Nigeria: Etoro Bassey, Ogunjobi, Michael, Abua in 47th CBN Senior Tennis Final Today
This Day
ArgentinAll is now set for the grand finale of the 47th edition of the Central Bank of Nigeria Open Senior Tennis Championship holding at the tennis courts of the Moshood Abiola… Read more »
Nigeria: Adepoju Questions Osimhen's Leadership Quality to Captain Super Eagles
This Day
Former Super Eagles midfielder, Mutiu Adepoju believes Victor Osimhen has not yet shown the qualities needed to become captain of Nigeria's national team, despite the striker's… Read more »
Nigeria: Wilfred Ndidi - Future Hangs in the Balance
This Day
Barely a year with Istanbul giants, Besiktas, after his €8m move from Leicester City, Super Eagles Captain, Wilfred Ndidi may be on the move again amid tempting Saudi Arabian… Read more »
Uganda: Lions Club Ntungamo Unveils Ambitious Community Service Agenda Under New President
Nile Post
Lions Club Ntungamo has pledged to strengthen its support for vulnerable communities through initiatives aimed at feeding the hungry, conserving the environment, promoting eye… Read more »
Uganda: Body of Missing Man Recovered in Kasese Swamp
Nile Post
Police in Rwenzori East Region are investigating a suspected murder after the body of a 25-year-old man was discovered dumped in a swamp in Hiima Division, Kasese District. Read more »
June 19
Africa: All of Africa Today - June 19, 2026
allAfrica
African Union Condemns Attack on Nigerien Airport Read more »
Africa: Old and New Challenges for the Human Rights Council As It Turns 20
UN News
It's 20 years to the day since the UN Human Rights Council began its work as the world's principal forum tasked with promoting and defending fundamental rights everywhere,… Read more »
Kenya: 2027 Elections - Kenyan Politicians' Presence in Places of Worship Grows
Agenzia Fides
In view of the 2027 general elections, Kenya's main political leaders have intensified their presence in churches of various Christian denominations. Read more »
Niger: At Least 35 Dead in Attack On Niamey Airport
Agenzia Fides
The official toll from yesterday's jihadist attack, June 18, on Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, the capital of Niger, has risen. According to a statement released by… Read more »
Malawi: Mwanamvekha On the Ropes As Malawi's Economy Teeters
Nyasa Times
Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation Joseph Mwanamvekha faces a stern test of his leadership as he navigates the serious economic challenges confronting… Read more »
South Africa: In This Village Water Comes in a Donkey Cart
GroundUp
Tap water in Sekgakgapeng, Limpopo, has been unreliable for five years Read more »
Africa: Our Ocean Conference Ends with Familiar Question - Will Pledges Be Met?
allAfrica
A new round of pledges and partnerships marked the closing ceremony of the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa. Countries and stakeholders outlined commitments to scale up ocean… Read more »
Mozambique: Sexual Violence Surges in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado As War Grinds On
RFI
Sexual violence is surging in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province, where women and girls are trapped between insurgents and soldiers after nearly a decade of conflict. Rich in… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Ebola Death Toll in DR Congo and Uganda Passes 200 As Funding Pledges Fall Short
RFI
The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda has claimed more than 200 lives in its first month, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. With hundreds more… Read more »
Nigeria: Retired Military Officers Warn Against Ethnicising Insecurity
Vanguard
Retired military officers and associates of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar have cautioned Nigerians against blaming the North for the country's worsening insecurity,… Read more »
Rwanda: Genocide Survivors Urge Australia's Griffith University to Disassociate With Judi Rever
New Times
Genocide survivors' organisations from Rwanda and across the diaspora have called on Australia's Griffith University to sever any association with Judi Rever, a Canadian author and… Read more »
Uganda: Oil Revenues Alone Cannot Fund Uganda's Energy Transition, Experts Warn
Independent (Kampala)
The expected oil revenues could provide an important source of financing for the country's Energy Transition Plan (ETP), but they will not be sufficient on their own to fund… Read more »
South Africa: Actress Goes Viral Warning Women Off Her Husband Then Deletes the Video
Scrolla
Rorisang Mohapi, known for her roles in House of Zwide and Kwa Baba, posted a video after a woman approached her husband, actor Ntuthuzelo Grootboom, at Fourways Mall while he held… Read more »
Malawi: Twelve Babies Born At Durban Migrant Camp Are Now On Buses to Malawi
Scrolla
Twelve babies were born at Sherwood Hall in Durban, where thousands of Malawian nationals have been sheltering for nearly two weeks after fleeing anti-migrant tensions in… Read more »
Kenya: Fabricated Quote Used to Claim Trump Warned Kenyan President Ruto Over 'Oppressing Kenyans' At G7 Summit
Africa Check
Fabricated quote used to claim Trump warned Kenyan president Ruto over 'oppressing Kenyans' at G7 summit Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Ruling Party Has Not Released Final List of Senatorial Candidates for 2027 Elections
Africa Check
Nigeria's ruling party has not released final list of senatorial candidates for 2027 elections Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Sounds Life-or-Death Alarm As Sickle-Cell Claims Young Children
Nyasa Times
Malawi has issued an urgent call for sustained funding to prevent children with sickle cell disease from dying before their fifth birthday, as health advocates warn that a lack of… Read more »
Ghana: Panama Down, Bring On England! ...Fans Call After Black Stars Win
Ghanaian Times
A massive celebration erupted on Wednesday night after Ghana secured a dramatic victory over Panama in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L match played in Toronto, Canada. Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Cote d'Ivoire Star Denied Entry Into Canada Ahead Germany Clash
Leadership
Cote d'Ivoire forward Elye Wahi has been denied entry into Canada ahead of the Elephants' crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E clash against Germany, as questions continue to swirl… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Urges Global Action Against Hatred, Division
Ghanaian Times
The 32nd anniversary of the genocide against the Tutsis in Rwanda has been commemorated in Accra with a call on the international community to strengthen efforts to combat hatred,… Read more »
