June 18
Nigeria: Tinubu Unveils Ambitious Blue Economy Plan, Targets 5m Ocean Jobs By 2035
This Day
President Bola Tinubu has unveiled an ambitious maritime development agenda aimed at creating five million ocean-based jobs by 2035, while positioning Nigeria as a leading force in… Read more »
Ghana: Addressing IUU Fishing and Building Sustainable Community Fisheries [opinion]
allAfrica
The future of our ocean will not be determined solely by what happens on the high seas. It will be determined by whether the people who depend on the ocean most are empowered to… Read more »
Liberia: Elections Without Accountability - the Unfinished Business of Liberia's Postwar Democracy [opinion]
FrontPageAfrica
Since the end of the civil war in 2003, Liberia has held several elections. Presidents have come and gone. Lawmakers have been voted in and voted out. Political parties have risen… Read more »
Nigeria: SSS Backs Trust Fund Bill, Urges Ban On Foreign Donations, Governance Reforms
Premium Times
The Service cautioned against institutional overlap in a separate bill establishing a strategic intelligence training institute, urging lawmakers to redefine its mandate to focus… Read more »
Nigeria: #ekitidecides2026 - How We'll Secure Ekiti Gov Poll, Check Vote Buying - Police
Premium Times
The police assured residents of adequate security arrangements to guarantee the safe movement of election materials and the conduct of a peaceful, free and credible election on… Read more »
Nigeria: Three Months After Speaking Out, Indabo Residents Still Await Improved Phc Services [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Three months after residents raised concerns about poor healthcare services during a town hall meeting, many of the same challenges continue to affect patients at Indabo Primary… Read more »
Senegal/Gambia: Senegal Gaffer Pape Thiaw Admits His Team Lack Defensive Aggression, Offensive Efficiency in Defeat to France
The Point
Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw admitted his team lacked defensive aggression and offensive efficiency in their Group I defeat to France. Read more »
Gambia: Gvbf Prexy Calls On Gambians to Rally Behind Men's Volleyball National Team
The Point
President of The Gambia Volleyball Federation, Bai Dodou Jallow, has called on all Gambians to come out in their large numbers to support the country's national men indoor… Read more »
Gambia: Gnoc to Celebrate Int'l Olympic Day in Farafenni
The Point
The Gambia National Olympic Committee GNOC will Joined the rest of the world to celebrates International Olympic Day in Farafenni, North Bank Region on 20th June 2026. Read more »
Nigeria: Two Vigilantes Killed As Gunmen Attack Plateau Community
Vanguard
No fewer than two local vigilante members were killed Wednesday night after suspected gunmen, said to be over 100 in number, attacked Rangarasa village in Rantya community, Jos… Read more »
Nigeria: Arochukwu Weeps As Alexx Ekubo's Body Arrives Home for Final Rites
Vanguard
Tears and sorrow filled the ancient town of Arochukwu, Abia State, on Thursday as the remains of Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo arrived for burial. Read more »
Ghana: S-Inkoom Academy Secures Qualification to Div. 2
Ghanaian Times
The S-Inkoom Football Academy has qualified to play in the Division Two League after defeating Youthage FC 4-0 to emerge champions of the Central Region Asemfa Division Three… Read more »
Ghana: Koforidua China Mall Construction Site Declared No-Go Zone
Ghanaian Times
A joint task force comprising personnel from the Ghana Armed Forces, the Ghana Police Service, and the National Security Secretariat on Friday stormed the controversial China Mall… Read more »
Ghana: MTN Ghana Launches Nationwide Bed Refurbishment Initiative
Ghanaian Times
MTN Ghana has launched a nationwide initiative to refurbish 3,000 hospital beds and improve healthcare infrastructure as part of its annual 21 Days of Yellow Care activities. Read more »
Ghana: Govt Cracks Down On Encroachment With New Lands Taskforce
Ghanaian Times
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, yesterday inaugurated a 20-member Greater Accra Public Lands Protection Taskforce to strengthen efforts… Read more »
Ghana: Traffic Nightmare On Accra-Nsawam Road Worsens ...As Bad Sections At Doboro, Achimota Cause Gridlock
Ghanaian Times
Commuters travelling from Nsawam and surrounding communities to Accra are grappling with severe traffic congestion, with many now spending more than four hours on a journey that… Read more »
Ghana: Producer Inflation Climbs to 5.8 Percent in May - GSS
Ghanaian Times
Ghana's producer inflation rate rose sharply to 5.8 per cent in May 2026 from 2.7 per cent recorded in April, driven mainly by rising costs in the mining and quarrying,… Read more »
Ghana: Eni Ghana Signs Loi With Italian Agency for Development Cooperation
Ghanaian Times
Eni Ghana has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) to explore strategic partnerships aimed at advancing sustainable… Read more »
Nigeria: Gbenga Hashim Welcomes Us-Iran Peace Agreement
Vanguard
Presidential Candidate of the Accord Party and Co-Chairman of the Movement for Democratic Renewal (MDR), Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has welcomed the agreement between the United… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Declares Adenike Lawful Widow of Tosin Ajayi, Rejects Helen Prest's Claim
Vanguard
A Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja has declared Mrs. Adenike Ajayi the sole and lawful widow of the late founder and Chief Executive Officer of First Foundation Hospital,… Read more »
Liberia: Agro-Housing Project Launched in Millsburg
Liberian Observer
Liberian-owned companies, Smith Holdings Incorporated, and Terra Verde have launched a new agriculture project in Millsburg aimed at empowering residents of the township by… Read more »
Liberia: LPRC Donates Critical Medical Equipment Moh
Liberian Observer
Reinforcing its commitment to corporate social responsibility and national development, the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) has donated one hundred (100) hospital beds,… Read more »
Liberia: Realise Project Delivers Hope to Rural Farmers
Liberian Observer
In a country where agriculture employs the majority of the population, yet food insecurity remains a persistent national challenge, Liberia's Recovery of Economic Activity for… Read more »
Liberia: Coastal Communities Could Pay a Huge Price If...
Liberian Observer
Inside a packed conference room at A'La Lagune Guest House on Tuesday, the steady hum of air conditioning mixed with the rapid tapping of laptop keyboards and the rustle of… Read more »
Liberia: Fire Destroys Harper Business, Sparks Concerns
New Dawn
A fire destroyed a commercial building on Water Street in Harper City on Monday night, causing significant losses for a local business owner and raising concerns about electrical… Read more »
