Southern-Africa
UN Warns U.S. HIV Funding Cut in South Africa Could Cost Lives
South Africa’s hard-won gains against HIV could be thrown into reverse if the United States follows through on withdrawing support, UNAIDS chief…
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Central-Africa
Kenya minister found in contempt over US-backed Ebola centre
Akisa Wandera,BBC Africa, Nairobi,Damian ZaneandNatasha BootyTuesday June 23, 2026 Kenya’s Health Minister Aden Duale has been found in contempt of court. /…
Southern-Africa
South African government to spend R600m responding to June 30 protests
With anti-immigrant protests slated for 30 June, Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has issued a blunt warning: law enforcement will move swiftly…
North-Africa
Sudan army receives Darfur paramilitary defectors as anger mounts
By Eltayeb Siddig, Nafisa Eltahir and Khalid AbdelazizTuesday June 23, 2026 Parents of victims mass-murdered by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) sit…
Central-Africa
Ebola outbreak leaves more than 130 children orphaned in eastern DR Congo
As Ebola infections in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo climb past 1,000, UNICEF reports a devastating toll on families: more than…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia orders undocumented foreigners to leave within 10 days
Tuesday June 23, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia has given undocumented foreigners 10 days to leave the country,…
Somalia
At least 20 killed in renewed fighting in Somalia’s Sool region
Tuesday June 23, 2026 Las Anod (AX) — Heavy clashes in Adhi-Addeeye district of the Sool region left at least 20 people…
North-Africa
Mohamed Salah leads Egypt to historic first World Cup win
By Joshua Kloke and Simon HughesMonday June 22, 2026 After scoring two goals at the 2018 World Cup, Mohamed Salah is on…
North-Africa
Investigation examines casualties from a covert U.S. war
Gautam MalkaniMonday June 22, 2026 In Mogadishu, far from the scrutiny that often follows major wars, a US military special operations control…
West-Africa
Acting Somali parliament speaker urges peace after clan clashes in Jalalaqsi
Monday June 22, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Acting House of the People Speaker Sadia Yasin Haji Samatar on Monday appealed for calm…
Southern-Africa
Lesotho Opposition Leader Charged With Treason
Lesotho’s political tensions have sharpened after a leading opposition figure was arrested and charged with treason, with prosecutors accusing him of recruiting…
