June 17
Africa: The CFA Franc Is Not a Currency. It Is a Constitutional Constraint [analysis]
African Arguments
The debate about the CFA franc keeps happening on the wrong terrain. Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambique Police Accused of Using Spy Networks to Pursue Government Critics
RFI
Mozambique's criminal police are under growing scrutiny as political repression continues more than 18 months after disputed elections triggered unrest. Civil society groups… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Inflation Rises to Nearly Two-Year High
Daba Finance
South Africa's inflation rate rose to its highest level in almost 2 years in May, driven by higher energy prices linked to the US-Israeli war with Iran. Read more »
Africa: Money, Food and Survival - What Drives Paid Sex Among Young Mums in 3 African Countries [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Transactional sex, defined as the exchange of sex for money, food, or favours, is common among young people in Africa. Studies have reported that about 10% of those aged 15-24 have… Read more »
South Africa: Xenophobia in South Africa - State's Complicity With Gangs and Vigilantes Is Threatening Its Ability to Govern [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Marches, Mozambicans murdered, state-sponsored evacuations, a nationally televised presidential address. Anti-immigrant mobilisation has again drawn the world's attention to South… Read more »
Africa: Will Global Turmoil Push Africa's Leaders to Prioritise Agriculture? [analysis]
ISS
The path to transforming agriculture is clear; the challenge is getting leaders to appreciate the value of agri-prosperity. Read more »
Sudan: MSF Sacks 18 Staff in Eastern Chad for Sexual Exploitation of Sudanese Women and Underage Girls
Dabanga
The medical NGO Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has confirmed that 18 members of its staff in eastern Chad have been dismissed for serious misconduct, "and are now… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Trump Declared Peace in Congo. This Is the Reality [opinion]
IPS
"General" Sultani Makenga stood before thousands of newly trained armed group recruits in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in February and offered them a promise. "You are now… Read more »
South Africa: Old Video Falsely Linked to Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa Was Filmed Months Earlier in Another Province
Africa Check
Old video falsely linked to xenophobic attacks in South Africa was filmed months earlier in another province Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Cannot Prevent the Next Outbreak If It Cannot Diagnose It [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
In late 2013, Ebola began spreading in Guinea, but the outbreak went undetected for more than three months. Patients arriving at the health facilities presented with fever,… Read more »
Senegal: Defiant Captain Kalidou Koulibaly Backs Senegal to Bounce Back At World Cup
CAF
Kalidou Koulibaly has urged Senegal to remain united and focus on the positives from their performance against France after the Lions of Teranga suffered a 3-1 defeat in their… Read more »
Ghana: 'We Just Have to Find a Path to Victory' - Queiroz Targets Winning Start for Ghana At World Cup
CAF
As Ghana stand on the brink of another FIFA World Cup journey, head coach Carlos Queiroz believes the difference between success and failure may come down to one simple factor --… Read more »
Malawi: Police Fire Rubber Bullets As Women Board Buses Home and Men Are Taken to Lindela
Scrolla
Police fired stun grenades and rubber bullets at Malawian nationals at Sherwood Hall in Durban on Wednesday after men at the transit site refused to be moved to the Lindela… Read more »
Liberia: U.S.$19m Drug Case Stirs More Controversy
New Dawn
Montserrado County District #9 Representative Frank Saah Foko has accused the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Richard Nagbe Koon, of being linked to the recent… Read more »
Kenya: 'We Only Have One Ocean' - Kenya's 'Mother Mangrove' Calls for Urgent Ocean Protection
allAfrica
In Kenya, community conservationists are leading the charge to restore carbon-rich mangroves. Zulfa Hassan has inspired women to rehabilitate damaged mangrove forest ecosystems,… Read more »
Africa: 'The Challenge Is No Longer Identifying Solutions. It Is Scaling Them' #OOC11 [interview]
allAfrica
As Africa hosts the Our Ocean Conference (OOC11) for the first time, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is spotlighting its deep partnership with African governments and coastal… Read more »
Africa: South Africa Seek Response Against Czechia As Group a Battle Intensifies
CAF
South Africa will look to reignite their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign when they take on Czechia in their second Group A fixture, with both sides eager to bounce back from… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Consolidates Continental Leadership in Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
ENA
Ethiopia is strengthening its position as Africa's leading adopter of electric vehicles by expanding reliable and resilient charging infrastructure across the country, State… Read more »
Africa: 'Darkest Chapter' - Record Child Violations in 2025, With National Forces Leading the Way
UN News
For the first time, soldiers and Government forces were responsible for more grave violations against children in armed conflict than non-State armed groups - and 2025 set a grim… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Inflation Quickens As Middle East War Drives Fuel Costs
Daba Finance
Nigeria's inflation rate rose less than expected in May, strengthening the case for possible interest-rate cuts later this year if global energy prices keep falling. Consumer… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi's Education Choices in the Wake of Aid Cuts [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Over a year has passed since the Donald Trump administration dismantled USAID, cutting more than 5,000 programmes and slashing US$40 billion in funding worldwide. Read more »
Sudan: 'Virtual Wali of Khartoum' Defects From Sudan's RSF Militia
Dabanga
Multiple sources have confirmed the defection of Fares El Nour, a senior figure within the Rapid Support Forces (RSF militia, member of the Presidential Council of the parallel… Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Kill Four Farmers, Abduct 12 in Sokoto Attack
Premium Times
The attack reportedly occurred on Tuesday while the victims were working on farms on the outskirts of the community. Read more »
Nigeria: UK Court Acquits Ex-Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke of Bribery Charges.
Premium Times
A London jury has acquitted former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke of all six bribery-related charges after a high-profile corruption trial that lasted several weeks. Read more »
South Africa: Last Minute Deal Saves Tongaat From Liquidation
GroundUp
The IDC will extend funding to September Read more »
