June 27
Egypt: Cairo Univ. Ranked Among Best 300 Universities in U.S. News Ranking for 2024
Egypt Online
President of Cairo University Mohamed Elkhosht said that Cairo University is ranked in a list of the best 300 universities worldwide in US News ranking for 2024. Read more »
Rwanda: American Horror Movie Starring Rwanda's Umuhire to Premiere in Kigali
New Times
AQuiet Place: Day One' an American horror film starring award-winning Rwandan actress Eliane Umuhire and Kenya's prominent actress Lupita Nyong'o, will premiere at Canal Olympia,… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Restrains Sokoto Govt From Removing District Heads
Premium Times
Buhari Tambuwal and Abubakar Kassim sued the Governor of Sokoto State, Ahmad Aliyu, the Attorney-General of Sokoto State and the Sokoto Sultanate Council. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Kills 2,245 Terrorists, Apprehends 3,682 Others - DHQ
Premium Times
DHQ said the military operations took place between April and June 2024. Read more »
Africa: Inclusive Digitalization in Eastern and Southern Africa Program - Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) [press release]
World Bank
What is the Inclusive Digitalization in Eastern and Southern Africa (IDEA) Program? Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chimombe, Mpofu Further Remanded in Custody
The Herald
Businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu, who are accused of defrauding the Government of about US$7 million in a Presidential Goat Scheme, will spend another night in jail after… Read more »
South Africa: T20 World Cup - South Africa Celebrates Its First Final - but Staying At the Top Will Take a Rethink of Junior Cricket [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
For the first time ever, South Africa has reached the finals of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, to be played on Saturday in Barbados. T20 (Twenty20) cricket is a shortened version of… Read more »
Nigeria: Only Lazy Journalists Should Be Scared of Artificial Intelligence - Founder, RadioNow
Premium Times
"There is a lot of fear around--people saying AI is coming to take our jobs. AI will not take your job unless you are a lazy journalist because, at the heart of journalism,… Read more »
Nigeria: Team Nigeria's Olympic-Bound Wrestlers Begin Camping in Germany On Monday
Leadership
Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) has said that the oversea camping stage for its wrestlers' preparations for the 2024 Paris Olympics will begin on Monday in Saarbrucken, Germany. Read more »
Nigeria: President Federation Cup - Abia Warriors, El-Kanemi Gear Up for Final in Lagos
Premium Times
While El-Kanemi are seeking a third title, Abia Warriors are battling for their maiden success. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zifa Referees Withdraw From Officiating Black Rhinos Matches Citing Safety Issues
New Zimbabwe
ZIFA Referees Committee has resolved not to officiate any Northern Region Division One league match involving former Premier Soccer League side Black Rhinos. Read more »
South Africa/Mozambique: Bafana Share Spoils With Mozambique in First Cosafa Cup Outing
SAFA
The much-anticipated battle between the two Southern Africa neighbours ended in a 1-1 draw after neither team could find the decisive winning goal. It was clear from the start of… Read more »
June 26
Kenya: Ruto Withdraws Finance Bill After Protesters Shot Dead
allAfrica
President William Ruto withdrew the controversial Finance Bill a day after more than 10 protesters were shot dead during demonstrations in the streets of Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Pulling the Finance Bill Is Unlikely to Satisfy Angry Young Protesters - Here's Why [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
In a move that shocked observers, Kenya's President William Ruto announced on 26 June he was withdrawing his government's highly controversial finance bill. This followed two days… Read more »
Africa: Why Won't My Kids Listen to Me? A Psychologist Explains [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Have you ever asked your child to do something simple but no matter how many times you ask, they keep ignoring you? Read more »
Mozambique: UK & US Subsidies Take Electric Car Battery Jobs Away From Mozambique
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
Workers in Vidalia, Louisiana, USA began producing anodes for lithium batteries for electric cars in February, using graphite from Balama, Cabo Delgado, mined by Australian company… Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Athlete Sweeps Two Gold Medals At African Athletics Championship
Liberian Observer
Joseph Fahanbulleh swept two gold medals up for grabs in the men's 100m and 200m at the 23rd African Athletics Championship in Douala, Cameroon, proving his competitiveness at the… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: UN Hears Testimony From Former Child Soldier On Brutal Reality of War
UN News
The UN Security Council on Wednesday heard powerful and personal testimony from a former child soldier who recounted harrowing experiences of being abducted and forced to join an… Read more »
Somalia: Security Challenges, Internal Division, Mar Somalia's 64th Birthday
VOA
Somalia, an impoverished nation in the horn of Africa, has begun celebrating 65 years of independence, though it comes amid a backdrop of division and a pivotal security… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Wonder Why Police Are Deployed to Haiti While Unrest Churns At Home
VOA
Four hundred Kenyan security officers arrived in Haiti on Tuesday, part of a contingent of international police forces sent to quell gang violence and restore democratic rule in… Read more »
Nigeria: 2,600 Killed in 50 Benue Communities Attacks in One Year - Amnesty
Vanguard
2,600 persons, mostly women and children, have been killed following attacks on 50 Benue communities between January 2023 and February 2024, Amnesty International says. Read more »
Africa: Can Rights Be Protected in Conflict?
UNDP
Development holds the key Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Congo's Children - Recruited, Raped and Killed in Conflict
VOA
A Congolese teenager appealed to the U.N. Security Council Wednesday to protect children in his country, where conflict between the military and armed groups in the country's east… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Launches Multi-Sectoral Drug and Substance Abuse Plan
The Herald
President Mnangagwa has launched the Zimbabwe Multi-Sectoral Drug and Substance Abuse Plan (2024-2030) which is expected to combat the scourge. Read more »
Nigeria: Netizens Condemn IOCs, Saboteurs, Urges Govt to Protect Dangote Refinery
Vanguard
In the wake of the revelation by the Dangote Group on its frustration in accessing crude oil, Nigerians on social media have called out International Oil Companies (IOCs) on… Read more »