Cape Verde goalkeeper set to be reunited with his mum
Vozinha's mum has been granted a visa to travel to the US ahead of Cape Verde's next game against Uruguay.
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Ex-Nigeria oil minister cleared in UK bribery trial
Diezani Alison-Madueke had been accused of receiving bribes from oil tycoons but was found not guilty by a jury at Southwark Crown Court.
Seplat, Aradel, Renaissance… Nigeria’s new oil champions inherit the Delta’s old risks
Indigenous producers now claim more than half of national output after a wave of deals with Shell, Eni, ExxonMobil, Equinor and TotalEnergies. The test is whether they can fund, operate and clean up the assets better than the majors did.
Africa: Kabale Leaders Urge Communities to Protect Children As Africa Marks Day of the African Child
[Nile Post] As Uganda joins the rest of Africa to commemorate the 2026 Day of the African Child, child welfare advocates in Kabale District have called on parents, guardians, and communities to strengthen efforts to protect children from abuse, neglect, and harmful environments.
Africa: Museveni Calls for African Political Integration to Strengthen Security and Economic Power
[Nile Post] President Museveni has called for deeper political integration across East Africa and the wider African continent, saying it is essential for addressing future security threats and enabling Africa to compete effectively on the global stage.
Greetings from Maputo, Mozambique's capital, shaped by a modernist architecture
An impromptu tour of Mozambique's capital city reveals a unique imprint left by architect Amâncio "Pancho" Guedes.
Africa: Everything You Need to Know About TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Pamoja 2027
[CAF] The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027 will be one of the most significant tournaments in the history of African football, with Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda set to jointly host the competition.
How Malian exiles were offered Ukrainian drones by men claiming French intelligence links
Between June and August 2025, intermediaries approached members of Mali’s ‘government in exile’ with offers of armed drones and training in Ukraine. France’s intelligence service says it knows of no link to those involved.
Africa: Africa Has the Right Policies for Agri-Food Systems Transformation - the Major Issue Is the Capacity to Implement Them
[New Times] I have spent much of my career sitting in rooms where Africa speaks with clarity about its ambition for agriculture. I have also spent much of my career watching that clarity dissipate before it reaches the farmer.
Nigerian man jailed for storing human faeces outside his home
Neighbours said the stench from the property had become so overwhelming that it was impossible to relax at home.
Nigeria 2027: Obi and Kwankwaso have found a party. Can their followers share it?
Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso could give Nigeria’s opposition its strongest route to a competitive 2027 election. But first, they must turn two leader-centred movements into a political machine.
Africa: Faye-Sonko Fallout, IMF and Lessons for Africa
[This Day] We had warned in April 2024 that the political partnership between President Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko in Senegal might not stand the test of time. Their falling out after two years has vindicated that prediction, which was based on the history of
Africa: Tunisia Sack Coach Lamouchi After 5-1 Defeat By Sweden
[This Day] Tunisia have sacked coach Sabri Lamouchi after they were trounced 5-1 by Sweden in their opening World Cup group game.
Africa: All of Africa Today - June 17, 2026
[allAfrica] Monrovia -- Both Warring Sides in Sudan Singled out in UN Report
Africa: When Coral Reefs Die, Coastal Communities Pay the Price
[allAfrica] Mombasa, Kenya -- For decades, the outlook for the coral reefs has been increasingly bleak.
Search for six-year-old Ebola patient after armed men storm DR Congo hospital
Health facilities have come under attack during the current outbreak as a result of misinformation and fear.
Leader of South Africa's second biggest party wants his predecessor sacked as minister
John Steenhuisen is one of South Africa's best-known politicians after leading the DA for seven years.
Africa: Community Engagement, Heritage Decolonisation and Governance in Africa
[New Times] Heritage is for us all, and it connects humanity in space, time and place. However, with colonial occupation, alongside imposed epistemic dominance and centralised systems of heritage governance in Africa, it continues to push communities away from managing their
Equatorial Guinea government resigns after failing to meet targets
The vice-president says the government had barely reached 10% of its targets, without specifying them.
Senegal/IMF: 5 Questions that explain the deadlock and the way forward
As an IMF mission arrives in Dakar, could the composition of the new government unlock the path to an aid programme?
Africa: Western Troops Have Been Expelled From Africa's Sahel - So Why Are Italy's Carabinieri Still There?
[The Conversation Africa] Western forces have largely beat a hasty retreat from Africa's coup-prone Sahel region in recent years.
Africa: Africans Endorse Women's Rights, and Want Institutions to Do More to Protect Them
[Afrobarometer] Majorities support women's autonomy in decisions about marriage and childbearing.
Africa: Is Africa Becoming a New Arena for Adaptive Drone Warfare?
[ISS] The spread of Ukrainian technology and expertise could alter the balance between state and non-state armed groups across Africa.
Africa: Unicef - Overlapping Climate Hazards Threaten Children's Quality of Life
[IPS] United Nations -- A new report from the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) highlights the vast, overlapping climate threats affecting children worldwide, which is leaving them increasingly vulnerable to escalating risks across health, security, and education.
Africa: The Last Bottle of Halothane - Why Africa Cannot Wait
[IPS] Kampala, Uganda -- Global health has a habit of mobilizing around the visible and the dramatic. Ebola, malaria, and Mpox have all dominated headlines related to Africa in recent years, and understandably so. But nobody is talking about one of the most consequential
Africa: South Africa Is Short of 2.6 Million Homes - Vienna's Approach to Social Housing Offers Useful Lessons
[The Conversation Africa] South Africa faces a housing backlog of at least 2.6 million units, for more than 12 million people. The state supply of new, subsidised housing has declined over the past decade and the government's housing policy is shifting.
Africa: Conflict Hits Schooling Hardest Where Children Are the Target - Study
[The Conversation Africa] According to Unesco, around 250 million children (16%) globally are out of school although they are of an age to be at school in their countries. Available evidence suggests that out-of-school numbers are extremely high in conflict-affected countries,
Africa: ISWAP's Next Frontier - Darak in Northern Cameroon
[ISS] Located on the borders of Cameroon, Nigeria and Chad, Darak is valuable to local and national economies - and to violent extremists.
Africa: Mali. the Missing Structural Factor
[African Arguments] On 25 April 2026, Mali faced its most severe test in fourteen years. Coordinated JNIM and FLA attacks struck seven major population centres including Kati, Mopti, Gao, and Kidal, as documented in previous articles on African Arguments.
Africa: Historic Stand Against Spain Places Cape Verde Among World Cup's Greatest Newcomers
[CAF] For most nations, a first appearance at the FIFA World Cup is about gaining experience. For Cape Verde, it has already become about making history.
Africa: Hossam Hassan - Egypt's Recent Progress Is No Accident After Belgium Opening Draw
[CAF] Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan hailed the team's steady development after the Pharaohs earned an impressive 1-1 draw against Belgium in their opening FIFA World Cup match on Monday.
Africa: France Punish Missed Chances As Senegal Fall in 2026 World Cup Opener
[CAF] Senegal produced a performance full of courage, quality and ambition, but were ultimately punished by the ruthless efficiency of France as the Lions of Teranga suffered a 3-1 defeat in their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match in New York on Tuesday.
Africa: FIFA World Cup 2026 - Bubista Hails Cape Verde Organisation After Historic Debut Draw With Spain
[CAF] Cape Verde head coach Pedro Leitao Brito (Bubista) praised his side's organizational structure after the Blue Sharks earned a historic 0-0 draw against former FIFA World Cup champions Spain in their first-ever match at the global showpiece on Monday.
Africa: World Cup 2026 - Senegal Eye Another World Cup Shock As France Reunion Looms
[CAF] A fixture that occupies a special place in African football history returns to the FIFA World Cup stage on Tuesday when Senegal face France in a highly anticipated Group I encounter at New York New Jersey Stadium.
Africa: World Cup 2026 - Algeria Show Promise but Messi Proves Decisive for Argentina
[CAF] Algeria's long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup ended in disappointment on Tuesday evening as Lionel Messi produced another unforgettable performance to guide defending champions Argentina to a 3-0 victory in their Group J opener in Kansas City.
Africa: 'The Challenge Is No Longer Identifying Solutions. It Is Scaling Them' #OOC11
[allAfrica] Mombasa, Kenya -- As Africa hosts the Our Ocean Conference (OOC11) for the first time, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is spotlighting its deep partnership with African governments and coastal communities to translate ocean commitments into tangible, on-the-ground
Why Zimbabwe’s gold trade leans on a private middleman
Court papers show the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe relied on Jayesh Shah and Al Shams Global for gold sales and loans worth tens of millions of dollars.
Dangote, Nkontchou: Who will buy Castel’s sugar asset in Cameroon?
The Castel group, which operates Cameroon’s leading sugar producer through its subsidiary Somdia, is preparing to exit the market. At least two prospective buyers are in the running, but the government has not yet had its final say.