June 22
Africa: All of Africa Today - June 22, 2026
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Burkina Faso: Prominent Journalist Forcibly Disappeared 2 Years On
HRW
Authorities Need to Immediately Release Atiana Serge Oulon Read more »
Ghana: Journalists Urged to Uphold Accuracy Amid Rising Misinformation
Ghanaian Times
Journalists have been urged to uphold the principles of responsible journalism by ensuring accuracy, fairness and truth in their reportage, as misinformation and disinformation… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Gratuity Restoration Raises Decades-Old Payment Questions - NLC
Vanguard
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has welcomed the Federal Government's move to restore gratuity payments for workers but says the decision has opened fresh questions about decades… Read more »
Gambia: National Assembly Committee Recommends Police Investigation Into $1.3m Vehicle Contract
Foroyaa
The Finance and Public Accounts Committee (FPAC) of the National Assembly has recommended a police investigation into a procurement contract worth $1.3 million involving the… Read more »
Gambia: Rooftop Billboards Spread Across Gambia Despite Safety Fears and Permit Concerns
Foroyaa
A growing number of rooftop billboards are appearing across The Gambia's urban centres, with our investigation finding that many have been erected without permits, raising concerns… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Parliament Adopts Roadmap to Expand Rural Electrification Across West Africa
Foroyaa
The ECOWAS Parliament has adopted a series of resolutions and recommendations aimed at expanding access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy in rural communities across… Read more »
Gambia: High Court Rejects Attempt to Bar Media From Covering Rongo-Omar Jammeh Case
Foroyaa
The High Court has rejected an application by lawyer Omar Jammeh seeking to hold his civil suit against Momodou Lamin Jarju, alias Rongo, behind closed doors and to prohibit media… Read more »
Africa: Cape Verde Shine Again, Hold Uruguay in World Cup Thriller
Leadership
Cape Verde's remarkable FIFA World Cup debut continued on Monday as the tournament newcomers battled to an entertaining 2-2 draw with two-time champions Uruguay in Miami,… Read more »
Nigeria: Textile Manufacturers Seek Stronger Trade Protection for Local Industry
Vanguard
The Nigeria Textile Manufacturers Association (NTMA) has renewed its call for stronger government measures to protect the country's textile industry from excessive imports,… Read more »
Niger: The Attack On Niamey Airport
Vanguard
On June 18, 2026, the airport in Niamey, the capital of Niger, once again became the target of a terrorist attack. Gunfire began around 6 a.m. and lasted for several hours.… Read more »
Nigeria: Afreximbank - Nigeria's Share of Intra-African Trade Grew to $9.02bn in 2025
This Day
The African Export and Import Bank (Afreximbank) has stated that the value of Nigeria's trade with the continent grew from $7.47 billion to $9.02 billion in 2025. Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Repel Attack, Rescue Abductees in Sokoto, Katsina
Premium Times
Troops of the Joint Task Force North-West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have repelled a terrorist attack, rescued abducted civilians and recovered weapons Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Re-Arraigns Ex-Skye Bank Board Chairman for Alleged N15.6bn Fraud
Premium Times
The EFCC earlier arraigned Mr Ayeni on 4 May on 17 counts and ordered his remand in June Correctional Centre in Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Former Delta Governor Okowa Visits EFCC Office Amid Corruption Probe
Premium Times
The former governor is being investigated over the alleged diversion of funds accruing to Delta State from the 13 per cent derivation allocation from the Federation Account between… Read more »
Nigeria: World Refugee Day - Federal Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Refugees, IDPs, Asylum Seekers
Leadership
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the protection, welfare and empowerment of refugees, asylum seekers and internally displaced persons (IDPs), pledging to… Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina Recruits 10,000 Teachers, Expands First-Class Graduate Employment Policy
Leadership
Katsina State governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has disclosed that his administration has recruited more than 10,000 teachers since assuming office, as part of efforts to… Read more »
Nigeria: Grammys Add Five New Categories After African Music Breakthrough
Leadership
The Recording Academy has announced five new categories for the 2027 Grammy Awards, further expanding global music representation following the successful introduction of the Best… Read more »
Nigeria: Obi Calls On Tinubu to Resign, Cites Governance Failures
Leadership
The presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to resign from office, citing what… Read more »
Nigeria: Abduction - Group Rejects Alleged Backdoor Plan to Suspend Ongoing Teachers' Strike
Leadership
The Campaign for Democratic and Workers' Rights (CDWR) has rejected what it described as a "backdoor plan" to suspend the ongoing teachers' strike in Oyo State, which was triggered… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Mulls Reintroducing Cashless Policy to Tackle Kidnappings
Leadership
The federal government is considering the reintroduction of the cashless policy as part of renewed efforts to curb rising cases of kidnapping and other related criminal activities… Read more »
Nigeria: 'I Will Not Go With You', Sowore Resists DSS Officials After Court Revokes Bail
Leadership
Human rights activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, on Monday, engaged operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) in a… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Remands Sowore in Kuje Prison
Leadership
Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has remanded the presidential aspirant of the African Action Congress (AAC) and Publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele… Read more »
Sierra Leone: LRA, Sierra Leone NRA Sign Strategic Agreement to Combat Cross-Border Tax Evasion
Liberian Observer
The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) and Sierra Leone's National Revenue Authority (NRA) have signed a vital tax cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening cross-border tax… Read more »
Liberia: CBL Announces Liberia's Election to Two Key IMF Regional Bodies
Liberian Observer
The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has announced that Liberia has been elected to chair two major International Monetary Fund (IMF) capacity development structures--the AFRITAC West… Read more »
