June 19
Africa: All of Africa Today - June 19, 2026
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African Union Condemns Attack on Nigerien Airport Read more »
Niger: At Least 35 Dead in Attack On Niamey Airport
Agenzia Fides
The official toll from yesterday's jihadist attack, June 18, on Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, the capital of Niger, has risen. According to a statement released by… Read more »
Nigeria: Retired Military Officers Warn Against Ethnicising Insecurity
Vanguard
Retired military officers and associates of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar have cautioned Nigerians against blaming the North for the country's worsening insecurity,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Ruling Party Has Not Released Final List of Senatorial Candidates for 2027 Elections
Africa Check
Nigeria's ruling party has not released final list of senatorial candidates for 2027 elections Read more »
Ghana: Panama Down, Bring On England! ...Fans Call After Black Stars Win
Ghanaian Times
A massive celebration erupted on Wednesday night after Ghana secured a dramatic victory over Panama in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L match played in Toronto, Canada. Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Cote d'Ivoire Star Denied Entry Into Canada Ahead Germany Clash
Leadership
Cote d'Ivoire forward Elye Wahi has been denied entry into Canada ahead of the Elephants' crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E clash against Germany, as questions continue to swirl… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Urges Global Action Against Hatred, Division
Ghanaian Times
The 32nd anniversary of the genocide against the Tutsis in Rwanda has been commemorated in Accra with a call on the international community to strengthen efforts to combat hatred,… Read more »
Ghana: Economy to Grow Up to 6.1 Percent in 2026
Ghanaian Times
Ghana's economy is projected to expand by between 5.9 per cent and 6.1 per cent in 2026, supported by growth in gold mining, major infrastructure investments and stronger foreign… Read more »
Nigeria: UN, FG Pay Tribute to Fallen Nigerian, Global Peacekeepers
Leadership
The Nigerian Government has joined the United Nations (UN) in paying tribute to the country's peacekeepers, as well as others who have paid the ultimate price and made enormous… Read more »
Niger: Al Qaeda-Linked Militants Claim Deadly Attack On Niger Airport
RFI
West Africa's al Qaeda affiliate (JNIM) has claimed responsibility for an attack on Niger's main airport and a nearby military airbase in the capital Niamey, that the government… Read more »
Liberia: Court Grants Koffa, Kamara Permission to Seek Medical Treatment Abroad
FrontPageAfrica
Criminal Court "A" at the Temple of Justice has granted temporary medical travel clearance to two opposition lawmakers, embroiled in the ongoing Capitol Building arson case,… Read more »
Gambia: As Rains Approach, Residents Along Kotu Stream Ask - 'Where Is the WACA Project?'
Foroyaa
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Ghana: Ghana Summit Charts Path From 'Recognition to Action' On Slavery Reparations
RFI
Ghana is seeking to turn growing international support for slavery reparations into concrete action. As a three-day summit in the country concludes on Friday, African and Caribbean… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Seeks $1b in Private Debt Sale
Daba Finance
Dangote Petroleum Refinery is seeking to raise as much as $1 billion through a private debt sale to foreign investors as it expands production and funding plans. Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Pip Panama in World Cup Opener... Team Arrives in Rhode Island Base to Prepare for England
Ghanaian Times
Caleb Yirenkyi bundled in the winning goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time, to send thousands of Ghanaians in Canada into a frenzy. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Must Unite Against Insecurity - Abdulsalami Abubakar
Vanguard
Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.), has said every Nigerian has a stake in the fight against insecurity, saying that defeating terrorism and other criminal… Read more »
Nigeria: World Cup - 'A Viewing Centre, Not a Stadium' - Actor Chinedu Ikedieze Reacts to $30 Fee
Vanguard
Nollywood actor Chinedu Ikedieze has sparked reactions online after questioning the high cost of watching a football match at a fan festival in the United States of America. Read more »
Nigeria: Ipob Rejects Nnamdi Kanu's Purported Suspension, Says Edoziem Group Lost Authority
Vanguard
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has dismissed the purported suspension and expulsion of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, by the faction led by Chika Edoziem, describing the move as… Read more »
Ghana: At Next Steps Consultative Conference - Pres Mahama Rallies Global Support for Reparations · Unveils 3 Panels to Advance to Push Agenda
Ghanaian Times
President John Dramani Mahama yesterday opened the Next Steps Consultative Conference in Accra, announcing the formation of three high-level international committees to advance the… Read more »
Liberia: LEC Scales Back Imports From Côte d'Ivoire and Guinea
New Dawn
The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has begun reducing electricity imports from Côte d'Ivoire and Guinea following the restoration of full generating capacity at the… Read more »
Nigeria: Further Drop in Domestic Fuel Prices Expected As Oil Slips Below $75
Leadership
Crude oil prices fell sharply on Thursday, with the WTI crude slipping below $75 per barrel for the first time since early March 2026, market participants said, after the United… Read more »
Nigeria: Enoh, Dikko, Imoke Endorse Ikpeme's Sports Development Book, Call for Deeper Reforms
Leadership
Former Minister of Sports Development Senator John Owan Enoh, Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC) Shehu Dikko, and former Cross River State Governor Liyel Imoke have… Read more »
Nigeria: How Tantita's Pipeline Surveillance Operations Entrenched Peace, Stability in Niger Delta
This Day
Tantita Security Services Nigeria Ltd (TSSNL's) role in providing pipeline surveillance operations in the Niger Delta has significantly entrenched lasting peace and stability in… Read more »
Nigeria: UNN Security Allegedly Arrests Secondary School Teachers After Political Campaign Visit
This Day
Three teachers of the University of Nigeria Secondary School, Nsukka, including Mr. Lawrence Oko, popularly known as "Uncle Law", and Hon. Chinedu Ezenwa, were reportedly arrested… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Rescue Captive, Dismantle Terrorist Hideouts in Katsina Offensive
Vanguard
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Cleen Sweep have neutralised several terrorists, rescued a kidnapped victim and dismantled multiple terrorist hideouts during… Read more »
