Football: Morocco climbs to sixth place in world rankings
Morocco has reached the highest world ranking in its football history after benefiting from Portugal’s 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo in the […]
Month: June 2026
Moroccan army partners with Harmattan AI to develop autonomous defense systems
Morocco has signed a strategic agreement with French defense startup Harmattan AI to develop and locally produce autonomous defense systems, the company said, in a […]
Kenya Denies Reports Linking Zimbabwean Businessman to $1.2bn Airport Expansion Project
The Kenyan Government has dismissed reports that a company linked to controversial Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has been awarded a major contract to expand Nairobi’s […]
Cameroon Rejects Health Rumours, Says President Biya Is in Good Condition
Cameroon’s Government has dismissed reports suggesting that President Paul Biya is unwell, insisting he remains in good health and continues to oversee national affairs. Speaking […]
Namibia Hikes Interest Rate to 6.75% Amid Rising Inflation Concerns
On June 17, 2026, the Bank of Namibia raised its benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.75%, marking its first interest rate increase […]
Ugandan Opposition Lawyer Charged With Concealing Treason After Arrest Ordered by Army Chief
A Ugandan court on June 17, 2026, charged opposition lawyer and politician Erias Lukwago with concealing treason, days after he was arrested on the orders […]
Former Nigerian Oil Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke Cleared in UK Bribery Trial
On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, Former Nigerian Oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has been acquitted of bribery charges by a jury at London’s Southwark Crown Court, […]
Ghana Stun Panama With 95th-Minute Winner as Yirenkyi Seals Dramatic World Cup Victory
On June 17, 2026, in Toronto, Ghana secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama at the FIFA World Cup, with Caleb Yirenkyi striking in the […]
Kenya Nears Strategic Critical Minerals Pact with United States, Says Ruto
Kenya is on the verge of finalising a landmark critical minerals agreement with the United States that will see the East African nation process its […]
Ramaphosa Calls on Faith Leaders to Help Calm Migration Tensions and Advance National Dialogue
On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa urged faith-based organizations to play a stronger role in addressing rising tensions over migration and […]