Partey misled Canadian officials over previous arrest
Thomas Partey will miss Ghana's World Cup opener after an appeal against the decision not to grant him a visa is turned down.
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Africa: AllAfrica and OviBees Ventures Partner to Bring Corridor Intelligence to Africa's Decision-Makers
[allAfrica] The RootsToFoods Capital Series -- mapping the corridors between Africa and global capital -- will now reach policymakers, institutional investors, Family offices, and philanthropic leaders across the continent through AllAfrica's platform, social channels, and
Africa: Liberia Calls for Stronger Global Framework to Realise the Right to Development
[Liberian Observer] Liberia's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal Affairs has called for urgent reforms to strengthen the institutional framework supporting the Right to Development, a principle first proclaimed by the United Nations in 1986 and reaffirmed in subsequent global
Cape Verde hero 'convinced by team-mates not to retire'
A friend of Vozinha said the Cape Verde goalkeeper's starring role in the World Cup game against Spain "couldn't have happened to a nicer person".
Somaliland opens Jerusalem embassy after Israel's recognition of its independence
The move comes six months after Israel became the first country to recognise the breakaway East African state.
Africa: Human Rights Watch Renews Scrutiny of US-Africa Health Deals
[Independent (Kampala)] Concerns growing over the privacy, security, and sovereignty of Ugandans' health data
Africa: Dramatic Draw - Japan Fight Back Twice to Hold Netherlands in World Cup Opener
[Leadership] The Netherlands and Japan battled to a captivating 2-2 draw in their opening Group F encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sharing the points after a pulsating second half.
Africa: 'Every Match Matters' - 13 World Cup Nations Hit Back At UEFA Chief
[Leadership] Thirteen nations participating in the FIFA World Cup have issued a joint statement expressing their "profound disappointment" over recent comments by UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin, who reportedly argued that the expanded tournament would produce "uninteresting"
Legal victory for Ofori-Atta tests US-Ghana diplomatic relations
By granting residency to Ken Ofori-Atta, US authorities have exposed international doubts regarding the legitimacy of high-profile corruption trials in Accra.
In gaining Israel’s recognition, Somaliland may also have inherited its enemies
As Hargeisa deepens ties with Tel Aviv and celebrates its biggest diplomatic breakthrough in 35 years, threats from the Houthis, condemnation from Hamas and growing opposition across the Muslim world raise questions about the price of recognition.
Africa: 10 Heaviest Defeats in FIFA World Cup History
[Vanguard] The FIFA World Cup has delivered some of football's greatest moments, but it has also produced a handful of one-sided contests that remain etched in history.
Africa: Tunisia Appoint Herve Renard in Bid to Rescue 2026 World Cup Campaign
[CAF] Tunisia have moved quickly to reignite their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign by appointing experienced French coach Herve Renard as head coach following the departure of Sabri Lamouchi after the team's opening defeat at the tournament.
Africa: From World Cup Inspiration to World Cup Hero - the Extraordinary Story Behind Cape Verde's Vozinha
[CAF] Cape Verde's historic FIFA World Cup debut against Spain produced many memorable moments, but perhaps none captured the imagination quite like the performance of veteran goalkeeper Vozinha.
Africa: What to Know About Rwandan Firms Shortlisted for Africa's Business Heroes
[New Times] Rwanda has once again emerged as a promising place for entrepreneurs, with six local firms earning a place among the Africa's Business Heroes (ABH) 2026 Top 100 Entrepreneurs.
Africa: Tina Urges CSOs, Media to Drive Tax Justice Across Africa
[Liberian Observer] Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA) Executive Director Chenai Mukumba has challenged civil society organizations and media practitioners across Africa to become more actively involved in shaping tax policy and monitoring government revenue mobilization
Africa: Nearly Half of the World's Children Exposed to At Least Three Overlapping Climate Threats - Unicef
[Unicef] New York -- Drought, extreme heat, and heatwaves are the most prevalent trio of hazards endangering millions of children globally, according to new climate report
Fifty years ago, the Soweto riots stopped white South Africa in its tracks
Fifty years ago deadly riots by school children marked the beginning of the end of South Africa’s apartheid regime – and they also steered journalist Max du Preez’s life on a different course.
Sidi Ould Tah takes Africa’s funding fight to the G7
The AfDB president wants rich countries to back a new financial architecture that lowers the cost of investing on the continent.
Africa: All of Africa Today - June 16, 2026
[allAfrica] Monrovia -- Niger Strips Exiled Opposition Leader of Nationality
Nigerian army frees widow of ex-general who died in captivity
Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar and his wife Amina were abducted in north-west Nigeria at the end of last month.
Moscow vs the Vatican: When Putin attacks the Pope in Africa
It’s not only US President Donald Trump who is riled by Pope Leo XIV. Russian intelligence services and influence networks have revived their smear campaigns against the Catholic Church in Africa, with the American Pope their latest target.
Africa: Senegal-France Clash - 'Whoever Wins, Africa Beats Africa' - Senegal Speaker
[Vanguard] The speaker of Senegal's parliament Ousmane Sonko has said that regardless of the outcome of Tuesday's World Cup clash between Senegal and France, Africa would emerge the winner because of the large number of players of African origin in the French national team.
DR Congo medics mark rare Ebola recovery with song and dance
Survivors are bringing hope to health workers struggling to control the outbreak.
Africa: Kenya Opens Our Ocean 2026 as Africa Takes Center Stage in the Future of Ocean Action
[Our Ocean Kenya] Mombasa -- The Government of Kenya will officially open the 11th Our Ocean Conference (OOC11) tomorrow, convening global leaders, scientists, investors, innovators, civil society organisations, youth leaders, and ocean advocates in Mombasa to accelerate
Africa: Cape Verde Stun Spain to Claim Historic Point On World Cup Debut
[CAF] A disciplined and courageous Cape Verde produced one of the biggest results in their football history by holding European champions Spain to a goalless draw in their opening Group H match at the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Atlanta on Monday.
Africa: From Family Doubts to World Cup Dreams - Moreira Embraces Cape Verde's Historic Journey
[CAF] When Cape Verde walk onto the pitch for their first-ever FIFA World Cup match against Spain in Atlanta, Steven Moreira's thoughts will not immediately be on the reigning European champions standing across from him.
Africa: Egypt Equally Match Belgian Stars in World Cup Encounter
[CAF] Egypt produced a spirited display to secure a deserved 1-1 draw against FIFA World Cup contenders Belgium in Seattle on Monday in a match that the former African champions were unlucky not to collect maximum points.
Dangote’s $7bn bet: AFC funds plan to build world’s biggest fertiliser platform
The Africa Finance Corporation has backed a $7bn expansion plan of Dangote’s fertiliser business with a $600m investment, aiming to triple Nigeria’s urea output and build the world’s largest production platform.
Africa: Why Healthy Oceans Are Essential for Food Security in Africa
[allAfrica] Mombasa -- Fish are often described as one of Africa's most overlooked solutions to food insecurity, yet millions of people depend on fisheries for nutrition, jobs, and livelihoods. As marine ecosystems face growing threats from pollution, climate change, and
Africa: Hope Exists for Coral Reefs, But Scientists Warn Time to Act Is Running Out
[allAfrica] Mombasa -- For years, the story of coral reefs has been written as dying, doomed, gone. Coral reefs have been framed as ecosystems in irreversible decline, threatened by rising ocean temperatures, bleaching events, and ecological collapse. If global temperatures
Tunisia sack Lamouchi just one game into World Cup
Tunisia sack Sabri Lamouchi one game into their World Cup, with former Morocco and Saudi Arabia manager Herve Renard replacing him.
‘Oil is a curse’: Villages in Uganda face land ownership uncertainty
After oil was discovered in Uganda, villagers who thought they had wrested their land from pastoralists were faced with a Ugandan businessman who produced deeds for the land. A court case continues as Total is slated to pursue drilling.
Where’s the beef? Inside Nigeria’s $8bn cattle economy
Conflicts between herders and pastoralists divide communities – but Nigeria’s 20 million cows should be a source of strength.
Recovery of Ebola patients offers rare moments of joy at epicentre of outbreak
There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.
'Greatest feeling ever': Cape Verdeans tell BBC of joy at holding Spain to draw
The streets of the capital, Praia, shook with wild celebrations as the small island nation held Spain to a shock 0-0 draw.
