North-Africa
Egypt Aims to Represent African Football in the Best Possible Way
The Pharaohs surged into the knockout rounds after an eye-catching group-stage campaign and now prepare to take on Argentina, led by the in-form Lionel Messi.
African
Somalia
African Union Holds Emergency Meeting Over U.S. Decision to End Somalia Mission Support
African Union holds emergency meeting over U.S. decision to end support for Somalia mission ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — The African…
Southern-Africa
South African Court Orders Cape Town to Develop Affordable Housing Plan
In a stinging rebuke for how it has handled affordable housing in Cape Town’s most sought-after neighbourhoods, the Constitutional Court…
West-Africa
Cocoa Price Decline Harms West African Farmers’ Livelihoods
Cocoa prices have seen a dramatic downturn following an unprecedented rise to nearly $13,000 per metric ton in 2024, leaving…
Southern-Africa
South African MPs Urge Anti-Immigrant Protesters to Stay Within Law
With tensions rising ahead of a self-declared 30 June “deadline,” members of Parliament have stepped forward to brief the public…
Southern-Africa
Key Figure in South African Police Graft Scandal Pleads Guilty
In a dramatic turn in a high-stakes police corruption case, businessman Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala has admitted to corruption, fraud and…
Southern-Africa
Top South African Police Officer Survives Assassination Attempt
Gunfire in one of Johannesburg’s leafy suburbs has left a senior police figure fighting for his life, days before he…
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…
North-Africa
African Teams Experience Comebacks and Setbacks in FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers
This past weekend, several African teams made headlines at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, showcasing a mix…
Southern-Africa
Killings Deepen Fears of Rising Violence Ahead of South African Polls
Two separate attacks — the killing of Nelson Mandela Bay councillor Sicelo Mleve and the death of a Democratic Alliance…
East-Africa
IGAD, African Development Bank launch regional early warning project
Wednesday June 17, 2026 Djibouti (AX) — A new regional initiative backed by IGAD and the African Development Bank Group…
