June 18
Sudan: 'Stop This Madness' - Rights Chief Warns of Impending Atrocities As Militia Closes in On El Obeid, Sudan
UN News
The UN's top human rights official has issued an urgent warning that an imminent offensive against El Obeid, the capital of Sudan's North Kordofan state, carries the risk of… Read more »
Sudan: A New U.S. Senate Bill Prohibits Loans or Aid to Sudan
Dabanga
The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved a bill on Wednesday directing US representatives at international financial institutions (such as the World Bank and the… Read more »
Africa: Semenyo Says Ghana's World Cup Journey Is Only Beginning After Dramatic Panama Triumph
CAF
Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo believes the Black Stars' dramatic opening victory over Panama has given the team the confidence and belief needed to face the even greater challenges… Read more »
Nigeria: Xenophobia - Boycotting Pan-African Firms Threatens Jobs, Economic Integration - Mupita
Leadership
As renewed xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals in South Africa continue to generate outrage across the continent, president and chief executive officer of MTN Group, Ralph… Read more »
Nigeria: Poor Data Infrastructure Undermines Banks Ai Profitability Drive - Report
Leadership
As banks in Nigeria and across the African continent accelerate investments in artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance operations and improve customer experience, experts have… Read more »
South Africa: Immigrant Traders Abandon Shops in Springs After Threats
GroundUp
Vigilante groups in Kwathema say immigrants must be out by 30 June or else Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania, U.S. Boost Trade, Investment Cooperation
Daily News
TANZANIA and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening diplomatic, trade, and investment relations after talks between senior officials from both… Read more »
Liberia: Govt to Retire 6,000 Employees
New Dawn
The Civil Service Agency (CSA) announced Wednesday that 6,000 government employees will be retired this year as part of the 2026 National Retirement Exercise. Read more »
South Africa: ANC Puts On Eastern Cape Show of Force in Run-Up to Municipal Polls With 2-Ward Sweep in Buffalo City
Daily Maverick
The ANC had a strong night in the final round of by-elections in the Eastern Cape in the run-up to the local government elections in November. The party comfortably retained both… Read more »
South Africa: Liberians Seek Repatriation From South Africa
New Dawn
The Government of Liberia announced that approximately 263 Liberians in South Africa have requested assistance to leave the country, with 21 to 23 individuals seeking immediate… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Most Came With Preconceived Ideas' - Ziyambi Attacks MPs Opposed to CAB3 As Debate Ends
New Zimbabwe
JUSTICE, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi has sharply criticised legislators opposed to the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill (CAB3), accusing… Read more »
South Africa: Treasury to Decide On Basic Income Policy By July, MPs Told
GroundUp
Social Relief of Distress grant might be extended while a new policy is finalised Read more »
South Africa: R1-Million Project for Six School Toilets Abandoned Three Years Ago
GroundUp
Children at Nonyameko Primary are left to use unsafe toilets or an open field Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Alleges Secret Support Inside Govt
Capital FM
DCP Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that some people serving within President William Ruto's government are secretly consulting with him as he ramps up efforts to… Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Says Tailored Seedlings to Power 15 Billion Tree Campaign
Capital FM
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has directed the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry and other relevant government agencies to ensure they customize the seedlings… Read more »
Kenya: House Finance Team Seeks Middle Ground Between Revenue Mobilization and Cushioning Taxpayers
Capital FM
The Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning Chairman Kuria Kimani emphasized the delicate fiscal tightrope the lawmakers had to walk to ensure they struck a balance… Read more »
Africa: From Food Aid to Farming - How Refugees in Africa Are Building Food Security
WFP
For World Refugee Day on 20 June, the World Food Programme (WFP) highlights how refugees across Africa are using farming and agricultural programmes to tackle hunger, build food… Read more »
Africa: World Bank Approves $40 Million to Boost Agricultural Value Chains and Job Creation in Sierra Leone [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank Group today approved a $40 million International Development Association (IDA) grant to support the Sustainable Agricultural Value-chains Intensification for Growth… Read more »
Africa: Climate Shocks Accelerating As El Niño Threat Looms Over Already Vulnerable Regions
UN News
Millions of people already facing hunger, displacement and economic hardship could soon face another major climate shock, as UN agencies warned on Thursday that extreme weather… Read more »
Africa: U.S. Makes $1 Billion Contribution to UN Child Rights and Food Agencies
UN News
Two United Nations agencies have together welcomed more than $1 billion in assistance from the United States to support their operations targeting millions of children and hungry… Read more »
Africa: France Among 15 Countries to Pledge to Target Illegal Fishing With Shared Data
RFI
France is among 15 countries to have signed the Mombasa Declaration, unveiled at the Our Ocean Conference held in the Kenyan port city this week. The global agreement, aimed at… Read more »
Sudan: African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies Calls On UN Human Rights Council to Extend Mandate of Sudan Fact-Finding Mission
Dabanga
African human rights advocates have urged the United Nations Human Rights Council to extend the mandate of its independent fact-finding mission on Sudan, citing ongoing allegations… Read more »
Sudan: Syndicate Calls for the Swift Resettlement of Sudanese Journalists Under Threat in Libya
Dabanga
The Sudanese Journalists Syndicate has called on the UN Refugee Agency to strengthen urgent protection mechanisms for journalists at risk in Libya, including rapid resettlement for… Read more »
Uganda: Mubende High Court Opens Criminal Session With 50 Cases Amid Funding Concerns
Nile Post
The in-house criminal session at Mubende High Court has commenced with judicial officers and justice sector stakeholders pledging to expedite the hearing of cases despite funding… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Majority of MPs Support Cab3 Despite Opposition to Mnangagwa Term Extension
New Zimbabwe
THE majority of legislators who participated in the debate on the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill (CAB3) supported the proposed legislation, potentially paving the… Read more »
