Somali World Cup referee denied U.S. entry, hailed as hero at home
A World Cup dream denied — Somali referee Omar Artan receives a hero's welcome at home after being blocked from entering the United States and taking part in the World Cup.
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Africa: ACI Africa Training Puts Tanzania At the Centre of Aviation Safety Drive
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- Tanzania's hosting of the Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) Inspection and Audit Training has drawn attention from aviation stakeholders, who see the event as a sign of the country's growing role in advancing technical expertise and safety standards
Africa: FNB Named Africa's Best SME Bank
[New Era] First National Bank (FNB) has been named Africa's Best SME Bank for 2026 at the Global Finance Awards, recognising its support for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) across the continent.
Africa: From M-Pesa to Digital Identity - Africa's Fintech Evolution
[Ghanaian Times] Sub-Saharan Africa is a global leader in the development of mobile financial services. Out of every ten mobile transactions worldwide, seven occur in Africa. The rapid spread of fintech, in which the Central Bank of Kenya played a key role, gave rise to the
Africa: Africa Prosecutors Association Inaugurates Permanent Headquarters in Morocco
[Nile Post] The Africa Prosecutors Association has inaugurated its permanent headquarters in Rabat, Morocco, in a landmark move aimed at deepening cooperation among prosecution services across the African continent.
Africa: Africa Sends Record 10 Teams Into World Cup As 2026 Tournament Begins
[CAF] Africa will make history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with 10 teams representing the continent, the largest African contingent ever seen at the tournament.
Africa: African Govts Urged to Dedicate 2 Percent of Annual GDP for Digital Infrastructure Devt
[Ghanaian Times] The Deputy Minister of Education, Dr Clement Abas Apaak, has called on African governments to dedicate up to two percent of their annual GDP to digital infrastructure development.
Africa: Omosehin - Africa Insurance Market Commands $68bn Premium Pool
[This Day] Commissioner for Insurance, Mr Ayo Olusegun Omosehin, has said that despite the recorded gap in Africa's insurance penetration, the continent commands an estimated $68 billion premium pool, signalling strong underlying demand where access exists.
Africa: The U.S. Bought Time on AGOA. Now it Needs a Strategy.
[allAfrica] Washington, DC -- In February, U.S. Congress passed a one-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). This came after a year of foot-dragging which resulted in the temporary lapse of the trade preference program. Meanwhile, China extended
DRC’s Uvira waits for the peace Trump promised
In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Uvira is clinging to a fragile calm six months after the Washington peace accord with Rwanda – an agreement championed by US President Donald Trump as a ‘miracle’.
Africa: How Enhanced Boating Culture Can Position Nigeria As Africa's Next Global Aqua-Tourism Destination
[This Day] Nigeria's extensive coastline, inland waterways and rich cultural heritage provide a strong foundation for the development of a world-class aqua tourism industry.
Adji Bousso Dieng, the Senegalese prodigy set to transform AI
The first Black female professor at Princeton University, the statistician and former Google researcher aims to make artificial intelligence an accessible research tool for all, while also contributing to Senegal’s technological development.
Tiani’s great escape: How Niger is plotting route out of the diplomatic wilderness
The Sahel junta leader is pivoting towards Ankara, Moscow and a transactional Washington to outmanoeuvre Paris and secure the regime’s survival.
Africa: Debate About SA's Falling Murder Levels Masks a Deeper Crisis
[ISS] To keep murders on a downward trajectory, South Africa must prioritise and fund interventions that prevent family violence.
Africa: Bafana Bafana Ready to Carry South Africa's Hopes in FIFA World Cup Opener
[CAF] South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has called on his players to embrace the occasion and carry the hopes of an entire nation when Bafana Bafana face co-hosts Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday.
Xenophobia in South Africa: War of words with Ghana
Pretoria has described Accra’s reception of its nationals evacuated from South Africa as a ‘media spectacle’ that it would ‘not tolerate’.
From Hakimi to Salah: Africa’s World Cup game changers
Ahead of the expanded tournament, players like Antoine Semenyo and Hannibal Mejbri will prove whether collective cohesion can yield a historic tournament run.
Tanzania’s Samia and VP Nchimbi square off, rupturing the ruling party
Tanzania President Samia Suluhu and Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi created the ticket that propelled her to a second term. But after tensions over the post-election killings and a fractious political party cabal, the number two is now facing a risk of impeachment.
Africa: Africa Aquatics Zone Iv Championships Come to Botswana
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana will host the Africa Aquatics Zone IV Championships from September 2 to 5, 2026, further cementing its growing reputation as a destination for international sporting events.
World Cup referee denied US entry returns to Somalia to hero's welcome
Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States because of his "association with suspected members of terror organisations," says a US official.
When will an African side win the World Cup?
Morocco became Africa's first World Cup semi-finalists at Qatar 2022, but how close is a side from the continent to lifting the trophy?
Africa: Who Buys Rwanda's Smuggled Coltan? The Global Journey of Conflict Coltan From DRC to the World's Electronics
[Global Witness] Conflict coltan smuggled from the war-torn Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is finding its way into global markets and popular consumer products, despite due diligence systems
Kenya: One killed as protests at US Ebola centre turn violent
Frustrations are mounting as President William Ruto vows to press ahead with the quarantine facility for American citizens arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Africa: Record African Champions Egypt Desperate to Make a Mark On the Global Stage
[CAF] Record TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations champions, Egypt - with seven titles are looking at making an indelible mark on the global stage
US EXIM, Ethiopian Airways… how does Africa finance its airlines?
Foreign export banks enable African aviation through aircraft financing for carriers like Ethiopian Airlines, but these complex, state-backed deals shift substantial risk to local taxpayers when business models fail, as demonstrated by Air Sénégal.
Manhunt under way in South Africa after 12 killed in mass shooting in Johannesburg
Another nine people were injured at an informal settlement in Cleveland late on Tuesday.
Africa: NBA Risks 'Sportswashing' Through Its UAE Ties
[HRW] Beirut -- Emirati Military Support For Group Linked to Atrocities in Sudan
CAR conflict profiteers: Wagner, Gulf traders and Rwandan-linked businesses
A major investigation has revealed how foreign-linked military, business and trading networks have become deeply embedded in the Central African Republic’s gold, fuel and mining sectors, transforming conflict in the country into a transnational enterprise.
Ruto banks on Kenya-Somali elites to bolster 2027 chances
Kenyan President William Ruto’s outreach to Northeastern Kenya reflects not only electoral calculations but also the growing political and economic influence of Kenyan-Somali elites.
Africa: AI in Nature Conservation - Powerful Tool or Dangerous Shortcut?
[The Conversation Africa] Conservationists analyse overwhelming volumes of ecological data in their work. For example, they might need to process decades of weather data or the movements of millions of insects. Up until now, these scientists and decision makers have had to
Africa: Reforming Global Finance Is Africa's Most Urgent Water Policy
[IPS] Jun 9 2026 (IPS) - Somewhere in Africa today, a woman will spend more than 30 minutes collecting water that may make her and her children sick. At the same time, her government will face severe fiscal constraints that will limit its ability to provide clean water, among
Africa: Anti-Foreigner Violence in South Africa Is Easily Sparked - What Hasn't Been Done to Deal With It
[The Conversation Africa] Threats and deadly conflict over migration are spreading fast in South Africa. This is hugely worrying and could result in widespread injury and killings, as it has in the past.