June 18
South Africa: Yoco Empowers Small Businesses With Major Platform Update and First Ai Agent
Daily Maverick
More than 20 new products and features and a major rate cut go live today, alongside a first look at Yoco AI, the company's upcoming AI agent, marking Yoco's shift from payments… Read more »
South Africa: If Steenhuisen Goes, the Real Question Is Why the DA Drove the Decision
Daily Maverick
John Steenhuisen's future in the Cabinet may have more to do with voter management than ministerial performance. But whether he stays or goes, the Constitution makes one person… Read more »
Nigeria: Gbenga Hashim Welcomes Us-Iran Peace Agreement
Vanguard
Presidential Candidate of the Accord Party and Co-Chairman of the Movement for Democratic Renewal (MDR), Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has welcomed the agreement between the United… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Declares Adenike Lawful Widow of Tosin Ajayi, Rejects Helen Prest's Claim
Vanguard
A Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja has declared Mrs. Adenike Ajayi the sole and lawful widow of the late founder and Chief Executive Officer of First Foundation Hospital,… Read more »
Liberia: Agro-Housing Project Launched in Millsburg
Liberian Observer
Liberian-owned companies, Smith Holdings Incorporated, and Terra Verde have launched a new agriculture project in Millsburg aimed at empowering residents of the township by… Read more »
Liberia: LPRC Donates Critical Medical Equipment Moh
Liberian Observer
Reinforcing its commitment to corporate social responsibility and national development, the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) has donated one hundred (100) hospital beds,… Read more »
Liberia: Realise Project Delivers Hope to Rural Farmers
Liberian Observer
In a country where agriculture employs the majority of the population, yet food insecurity remains a persistent national challenge, Liberia's Recovery of Economic Activity for… Read more »
Liberia: Coastal Communities Could Pay a Huge Price If...
Liberian Observer
Inside a packed conference room at A'La Lagune Guest House on Tuesday, the steady hum of air conditioning mixed with the rapid tapping of laptop keyboards and the rustle of… Read more »
Liberia: Fire Destroys Harper Business, Sparks Concerns
New Dawn
A fire destroyed a commercial building on Water Street in Harper City on Monday night, causing significant losses for a local business owner and raising concerns about electrical… Read more »
Liberia: LPRC Donates Medical Equipment to Moh
New Dawn
The Ministry of Health received a major consignment of medical equipment from the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company on Wednesday. This donation is expected to strengthen surgical,… Read more »
Uganda: Govt to Process Titles for Landowners in Hoima
Independent (Kampala)
The government is to assist landowners in parts of Bunyoro in titling their land as the region battles rising cases of land grabbing. Read more »
Uganda: Equity Bank Uganda Wins Top African Business Award
Independent (Kampala)
Equity Bank Uganda has been named Corporate Business of the Year at the prestigious African Business Chamber (AfBC) African Business Awards 2026, in recognition of its outstanding… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Hosts Conference On Migration Research for Peacebuilding, Sustainable Development
ENA
Ethiopia has hosted a regional conference aimed at strengthening the role of migration research in shaping policies for peacebuilding and sustainable development Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Doubles Down On Marine Resource Protection...
New Era
Namibia aims to increase the protection of its marine ecosystems from 1.7% to at least 11% by 2030. This is according to fisheries minister Inge Zaamwani. Read more »
Liberia: NEC Chair Urges Ongoing Voter Education, Media Collaboration
New Dawn
National Elections Commission (NEC) Chairperson Jonathan K. Weedor on Wednesday emphasized the importance of continuous voter education and strengthened media partnerships to… Read more »
Liberia: U.S.$600 Million Investment and the Future of Liberia's Dugbe Gold Project [opinion]
New Dawn
The announcement that Mansa Resources intends to invest approximately US$600 million in the development of Liberia's Dugbe Gold Project should be welcomed as a potentially… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians and the 2027 Election [opinion]
This Day
Amidst the jarring noise from the forest where Nigerians, including children, teachers, men, and women, are held by captives, drumbeats are beginning to rise into the air in a… Read more »
Nigeria: Kidnappings Incorporated - a Sequel [opinion]
This Day
In my column of 17 March 2021, 'Kidnappings Incorporated!', I shared the story of Nuhu Tanko, a gardener at the Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Centre in Abuja, whose two brothers were… Read more »
Nigeria: Booldo Focuses On Real Betting Offers, Not Predictions
Leadership
Betting predictions are everywhere- Who will win. Who will score. Which odds look "too good to miss." The language is confident, the graphics are convincing, and the promise is… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Nine Over Alleged Armed Robbery, Murder
Premium Times
Police spokesperson, Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a crime bulletin issued on Wednesday in Minna Read more »
Nigeria: Court Pronounces First Foundation Hospital's Founder's Sole Lawful Widow, Rejects Former Beauty Queen's Spousal Claim
Premium Times
The judge dismissed the competing claims filed by former beauty queen, Helen Prest, who also asserted that she was married to the late medical doctor. Read more »
South Africa: Kapp Leads Ruthless Proteas Bowling Display but Spin Remains SA's Achilles Heel
Daily Maverick
South Africa 127 for 8 (Annerie Dercksen 52, Fatima Sana 3-16) beat Pakistan 126 for 9 (Fatima Sana 55*, Marizanne Kapp 3-23) by two wickets. Read more »
Nigeria: Air Peace Aircraft Grounded After Bird Strike At Kano Airport
Premium Times
The airline says an alternative aircraft has been deployed to minimise disruption and ensure passengers reach their destinations safely. Read more »
June 17
Africa: All of Africa Today - June 17, 2026
allAfrica
Both Warring Sides in Sudan Singled out in UN Report Read more »
Africa: When Coral Reefs Die, Coastal Communities Pay the Price [interview]
allAfrica
For decades, the outlook for the coral reefs has been increasingly bleak. Read more »
