June 16
Somalia: Aussom Reviews Security Situation in Beledweyne, Strengthens Coordination With Somali Forces
Shabelle
African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) officials convened a security review meeting in the central Somali city of Beledweyne to assess the regional… Read more »
Egypt: Somalia, Egypt Discuss Strengthening Defence and Security Cooperation
Shabelle
Somalia's Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi met on Monday with Egypt's Assistant Foreign Minister for African Affairs, Mohamed Karim Fouad, to discuss ways of enhancing bilateral… Read more »
Algeria: President Tebboune Extends Greetings to Algerian People On Hijri New Year
Algerie Presse Service
The President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, extended Monday his wishes to the Algerian people on the occasion of the Hijri New Year 1448. Read more »
Angola: Corn Leads Production in Gambos Agricultural Campaign
ANGOP
Corn was the main agricultural product harvested in the 2nd phase of the 2025/2026 agricultural campaign in the municipality of Gambos, southern Huíla Province, last May,… Read more »
Botswana: Matakule Qualifies for World Athletics U20 Championships
Botswana Daily News
Wazha Matakule of Lions Dean Athletics Club from Gaborone has qualified for the World Athletics U20 Championships during the Sua Pan Athletics Club's under-18 and under-20 track… Read more »
Malawi: Why Should Malawians Keep Trusting Dodma? New Disaster Appeal Reopens Missing Accountability Questions Over Billions in Relief Funds
Nyasa Times
As the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) once again appeals for financial and logistical support to repatriate Malawians stranded in South Africa, a more… Read more »
Malawi: 'Man in the Mirror' Men's Conference July 3
Nyasa Times
Many men in Malawi are carrying heavy burdens. They are living by the thread. They have nowhere to take their burdens to let alone talk about them and eventually, slowly, breakdown… Read more »
Tanzania: CTI Welcomes 2026/2027 Budget, Flags Tax Risks
Daily News
THE Confederation of Tanzania Industries (CTI) has backed the 2026/27 national budget, describing it as a step toward improving the business environment. Read more »
Tanzania: Speaker Orders Tcra, Cmsa to Explain Delays in Enforcing Share-Listing Rules
Daily News
NATIONAL Assembly Speaker Mussa Azzan Zungu has directed the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) and the Capital Markets and Securities Authority (CMSA) to appear… Read more »
East Africa: EAC Begins Rwanda Consultations On Political Confederation
New Times
The East African Community (EAC) on Monday, June 15, launched national stakeholders' consultations in Rwanda on the drafting of the constitution for the proposed East African… Read more »
Rwanda: Amb Bakuramutsa Presents Credentials to Slovenia President
New Times
Ambassador Urujeni Bakuramutsa, on Monday, June 15, presented her letters of credence to Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar at the Presidential Palace in Ljubljana,… Read more »
Rwanda: What We Can Learn From Britain's War On Social Media [opinion]
New Times
This week, the United Kingdom announced that children under 16 will be locked out of major social media platforms by next spring. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called it "a big… Read more »
Nigeria: Hayatu-Deen Laments Worsening Insecurity, Demands National Action
Vanguard
Presidential aspirant and development advocate, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has called for an urgent nationwide response to Nigeria's deepening security and economic crises, warning that… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Attack Nipss, Kill Three Security Operatives in Plateau
Vanguard
Suspected gunmen on Monday night attacked the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, NIPSS, Kuru, near Jos, Plateau State, killing three security operatives in an… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Newspapers Review - Atiku, Mark, Adeleke Fume, Vow to Be On Ballot
Vanguard
In today's Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, the… Read more »
Uganda: How Unsafe Food Became Normal in Uganda
Independent (Kampala)
The young man making your morning Rolex barely notices the cloth anymore. Darkened by grease, flour, charcoal dust, and countless washes and rinses, it hangs from the side of the… Read more »
South Africa: The Arts Shaped SA's Revolution By Giving a Voice to the People
Daily Maverick
The black consciousness movement and the art that erupted from its politics helped to channel the energies that brought on the 1976 uprisings, which then inspired a new wave of… Read more »
South Africa: Murphy Morobe's Remarkable Journey From 16 June to Today
Daily Maverick
The former 1976 student movement leader became a voice for change and education. Read more »
Nigeria/Cape Verde: World Cup 2026 - Meet the Cape Verde Player Called-Up Via Linkedin
Vanguard
Cape Verde produced one of the biggest surprises of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday after holding former champions Spain to a goalless draw in their opening Group H match. Read more »
Nigeria: Sultan Declares Tuesday Islamic New Year - Sokoto Announces Public Holiday
Vanguard
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar, has declared Tuesday, June 16, as the first day of… Read more »
Nigeria: JAMB Releases 2026 Utme Mop-Up Results
Vanguard
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) mop-up exercise. Read more »
South Africa: Nompumelelo Sungula Uses Her Cash to Feed Tsakane Homeless
Scrolla
Nompumelelo Sungula is 20 years old and runs a quiet feeding initiative in Tsakane Extension 1. She spends her savings on groceries to cook meals and feed homeless people. Read more »
South Africa: Student Launches Youth Movement to Help Tsakane Learners
Scrolla
Scrolla is celebrating Youth Day by sharing the stories of youth doing good across the country. Read more »
South Africa: Pebetse Malekana Juggles Civil Engineering and Beauty Pageants
Scrolla
Scrolla is celebrating Youth Day by sharing the stories of youth doing good across the country. Read more »
Liberia: Ngafuan Pledges Govt Support for Sports Development
Liberian Observer
Liberia's Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to sports development, pledging support for initiatives… Read more »
