June 17
Africa: Angola Defends Technical Rigor in AU Human Resources Reform
ANGOP
Angola reaffirmed on Tuesday its commitment to completing the African Union's (AU) Skills Audit and Assessment Process (SACA) and advocated the need for equity in the geographical… Read more »
Angola: Hilton Group and Angola Explore New Hotel Projects
ANGOP
The strategic identification of new pipeline projects and the expansion of the Hilton Group's hotel portfolio in Angola took center stage during talks held Wednesday in Luanda,… Read more »
Angola: Mozambican President in Angola for Working Visit
ANGOP
The president of Mozambique, Daniel Francisco Chapo, arrived on Wednesday in Angolan capital, Luanda, for a working visit to Angola. Read more »
South Africa: Fifty Years After Soweto - Echoes of Resistance and Hope
Daily Maverick
Fifty years ago, Michael le Cordeur was in matric and reflects on that day, 16 June 1976, and how it irreversibly changed the landscape of South African history. Read more »
South Africa: Bafana Bafana Must Shed Caution in World Cup Clash Against Czechia
Daily Maverick
Ever since Bafana Bafana won a bronze medal at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, they have been afraid to play. This was again evident in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup,… Read more »
South Africa: DA Reshuffle - Hill-Lewis Stamps His Authority On the Party
Daily Maverick
Geordin Hill-Lewis's Cabinet reshuffle signals a bold new direction for the DA, elevating fresh faces while controversially demoting his predecessor, John Steenhuisen, amid… Read more »
South Africa: Inside Hill-Lewis's Purge - Steenhuisen Set to Pay the Price for Rupture With Farmers
Daily Maverick
The reshuffle signals the rise of Geordin Hill-Lewis and the fall of John Steenhuisen. A farming revolt that rattled the DA as a key constituency flamed with anger after an animal… Read more »
South Africa: Welcome Easing - South Africa's Consumer Food Price Inflation Continues to Slow
Daily Maverick
South Africa's consumer food price inflation hits a 17-month low, driven by ample supply and moderating prices across key categories. Read more »
South Africa: School Water and Sanitation Crisis Drags On As Dbe Balks At National Deadline
Daily Maverick
As many as 3,661 public schools nationwide still lack reliable water and decent sanitation, yet the national Department of Basic Education refuses to set a definitive eradication… Read more »
Angola: Luanda Becomes a Hub of Opportunities to Finance Angola's Tourism Sector
ANGOP
The Angolan capital will host, starting on Thursday (18), the "Angola Investment Summit 2026", an international summit to discuss investment opportunities, innovation and… Read more »
Liberia: 'Outdated Tax Rules Threaten Fair Revenue Collection in Digital Economy'
Liberian Observer
Existing international tax rules are increasingly failing to capture economic value generated in the digital age, threatening governments' ability to collect fair revenues and… Read more »
Liberia: New Fintech Venture to Revolutionize Digital Banking
Liberian Observer
A new financial technology company, Vita Money, has entered Liberia's emerging digital finance sector with ambitions to transform the country's banking landscape through a… Read more »
Liberia: ADAFP Establishes Continental Leadership Academy in Monrovia
Liberian Observer
Naymote has further strengthened Liberia's position as a growing center for democratic leadership development in Africa, hosting 200 emerging young political leaders from 13… Read more »
Liberia: Alcod Eminent Chairman Defends Nationality Law Amid Talks Over Constitutional Review
Liberian Observer
MONROVIA, Liberia - As Liberia intensifies discussions on possible reforms to its nearly four-decade-old Constitution, a leading advocate of dual citizenship has argued that recent… Read more »
Uganda: Nita-U Unveils Five-Year Strategy to Increase Use of Digital Government Services
Nile Post
The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) has launched a new five-year Strategic Plan aimed at significantly increasing the use of digital government services… Read more »
Uganda: URSB Strengthens Dispute Resolution Capacity Through Specialized ADR Training
Nile Post
The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its quasi-judicial mandate through specialized Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)… Read more »
Uganda: Jinja Set for Football, Entertainment Extravaganza As Mwiri League Season 6 Ends
Nile Post
The Mwiri League Season 6 grand finale, powered by Guinness, will take place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the Ruck Yard in Jinja City. Read more »
Africa: Airtel Africa Foundation Connects Over 3,000 Schools to Internet Across Africa
Nile Post
The Airtel Africa Foundation (AAF), the philanthropic arm of Airtel Africa plc, has released its inaugural annual report, highlighting its impact across the continent during its… Read more »
Uganda: ITMS Helps Police Recover 34 Stolen Vehicles As Recovery Rate Surpasses 90 Percent
Nile Post
- Uganda Police, working with the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS), has recorded a vehicle recovery rate of more than 90 percent during the latest reporting period,… Read more »
Ghana: Nigerian Court Orders Electoral Body to Deregister Main Opposition Party, 4 Others
Ghanaian Times
A Nigerian court on Monday ordered the electoral agency to de-register one of the main opposition political parties and four others for failing to meet constitutional requirements,… Read more »
Ghana: Nigerian Army Frees Widow of Ex-General Who Died in Captivity
Ghanaian Times
Nigeria's military says it has rescued the widow of a retired general who himself had died at the weekend while being held by kidnappers. Read more »
Ghana: 500 Women Equipped With Agricultural Tools in Savelugu
Ghanaian Times
Five hundred women in Savelugu municipality of the Northern Region have been equipped with digital literacy skills and branding techniques to transform their lives under the She… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Boundary Commission Provides Mechanised Borehole for Agatuse Community
Ghanaian Times
The Ghana Boundary Commission (GhBC) has handed over a mechanised borehole to the people of Agatuse in the Bawku West District of the Upper East Region to improve access to potable… Read more »
Ghana: Elect Mmdces to Strengthen Local Governace - Dr Ofei-Aboagye
Ghanaian Times
An Engagement Committee Member of the African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC), Dr Esther Ofei-Aboagye, has added her voice to calls for the election of Metropolitan, Municipal… Read more »
Ghana: Telecel Ashanti Codes to Train 1,000 Regional Students in Digital Skills
Ghanaian Times
In celebration of this year's Telecel Ashanti Month, the Telecel Ghana Foundation has launched a new digital skills initiative aimed at training 1,000 young people across the… Read more »
