June 16
South Africa: Zimbabwean Mother's Deadly Ordeal Highlights Migrant Healthcare Crisis After SA Hospital Demands Upfront Payment
Daily Maverick
She was a Zimbabwe Exemption Permit holder, and she died early in the morning at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital, delayed and in great discomfort as an emergency patient forced to pay… Read more »
South Africa: Language Matters for Disaster Warnings - This Community Didn't Get Useful Flood Alerts [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
In an age of instant communication, it is easy to assume that everyone receives disaster warnings. Smartphones buzz, sirens sound, alerts flash across screens. But for millions of… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Tell Their Stories of Banditry. 'A Month Will Not Go By Without Someone Being Killed in This Village.' [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Banditry is widespread in Nigeria. It has been defined as "a loose collection of various criminal groups involved in kidnap-for-ransom, armed robbery, cattle rustling, rape and… Read more »
Kenya: Beyond the Headlines, Does Kenya Have the Political Will to End Femicides? [analysis]
African Arguments
On June 1st, as Kenya marked Madaraka (self-governance) Day, a different kind of freedom match took place on the streets of Nairobi. Women's rights organizations, civil society… Read more »
Africa: Is Africa Becoming a New Arena for Adaptive Drone Warfare? [analysis]
ISS
The spread of Ukrainian technology and expertise could alter the balance between state and non-state armed groups across Africa. Read more »
Central African Republic: Former Car Leader Bozizé On Trial Over Crimes Against Humanity
RFI
A UN-backed court in the the Central African Republic will on Tuesday begin the trial in absentia of former president François Bozizé, over crimes against humanity… Read more »
Rwanda: High Court Rejects Ingabire's Objections, Orders Trial to Proceed
New Times
The High Court in Kigali on Tuesday, June 16 ruled that the trial of Victoire Umuhoza Ingabire proceed, dismissing objections she had raised on Monday that she was not ready to… Read more »
South Africa: Judge Orders Department of Defence to Explain Ongoing 'Secrecy' of Cradock Four Documentation
Daily Maverick
Former acting Secretary of Defence Dr Thobekile Gamede faces contempt charges after failing to declassify crucial documents related to the 1985 murders of anti-apartheid activists… Read more »
Nigeria: Next Downpour Could Kill More, Flood-Hit Cross River Community Cries Out
Vanguard
For residents of the riverside settlement of Efut Efio Ene, the sky is no longer a sight of hope, but a countdown to possible death. Every dark cloud brings fresh dread and every… Read more »
Nigeria: Deregister ADC, Others, Risk National Crisis - - Timi Frank Warns
Vanguard
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Timi Frank, has raised the alarm over the court-ordered deregistration of the African… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Orders Federal Govt to Register NANTS As New Varsity Workers' Union
Leadership
The National Industrial Court in Abuja has ordered the Federal Government to register the National Association of Non-Teaching Staff of Nigerian Universities (NANTS) as a trade… Read more »
Namibia: SPYL Urges Youth to Champion Education On Day of the African Child
Namibian
The Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) calls on young Namibians to become ambassadors of education and contribute meaningfully to national development as the country commemorates the… Read more »
Namibia: Children Make Up 43 Percent of Namibia's Population
Namibian
Namibia has about 1.29 million children, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA). Read more »
Zimbabwe: Exiled Ex-Deputy Minister Blasts CAB3 As 'Democratic Evasion,' Dismisses 99 Percent Public Approval As Statistical Fiction
New Zimbabwe
Self-exiled former Higher Education deputy minister and ex-Magunje legislator Godfrey Gandawa has come out guns blazing against Constitutional Amendment Number 3 Bill (CAB3),… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chiredzi Rail Disaster Claims Nine Lives, Leaves 25 Injured
263Chat
Nine people have been killed and 25 others injured following a collision between a passenger bus and a National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) train at a level crossing in Chiredzi. Read more »
Gambia: Suspected Migrant Boat Catches Fire Off North Bank Coast, Several Injured
The Point
Several suspected migrants sustained burn injuries after a boat believed to be carrying migrants caught fire in the early hours of Monday at Nuimi Bunyadu in the North Bank Region,… Read more »
Somalia: OIC Condemns Opening of Somaliland Mission in Jerusalem, Reaffirms Support for Somalia
Shabelle
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Tuesday strongly condemned the opening of what it described as a "Somaliland embassy" in occupied Jerusalem, calling the move… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Says He'll 'Suffer Irreparable Harm' If Impeachment Process Continues Before Court Review
Daily Maverick
As the EFF and ATM prepare to oppose President Cyril Ramaphosa's urgent bid to halt Parliament's Phala Phala impeachment inquiry, the President insists he had 'no option' but to… Read more »
Sudan: Prime Minister Pledges to Address Doctors' Concerns
SNA
Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris reaffirmed the Government of Hope's commitment to addressing issues affecting doctors, praising their continued efforts in delivering healthcare… Read more »
Uganda: New Cabinet Pledges Discipline and Zero Tolerance to Corruption
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda's newly constituted Cabinet has pledged disciplined leadership, accountability and zero tolerance for corruption as ministers began a ten-day induction retreat at the… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Rescue 12 Girls From Prostitution in Lagos
Leadership
The Lagos State Police Command has rescued 12 girls between the ages of 12 and 16 from a suspected prostitution ring and launched investigations to unravel the network behind the… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku-Amaechi Ticket Will End Tinubu's Presidency in 2027 - - Bolaji Abdullahi
Vanguard
The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has expressed confidence that the party's presidential ticket of Atiku Abubakar and… Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Sells Drug Barons' Assets for N6.1bn, Sends Warning to Criminal Networks
This Day
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dealt a major financial blow to drug trafficking syndicates, raising over N6.1 billion from the auction of properties… Read more »
South Africa: Government to Pay Back At Least R1.7-Million to Company Running 'Thabo Bester Prison'
GroundUp
Prisons commissioner had no right to take control of Mangaung Correctional Centre, court rules Read more »
Kenya: 'We Know Them, We Have Enough Intelligence and We Will Deal With Them' - Govt On Goons in Kisumu
Capital FM
Kisumu County Commissioner Mohammed Ramadhan Mwabudzo has issued a stern warning to political gangs and goons operating in Kisumu, saying security agencies will not tolerate… Read more »
