18 Jun 2026, 06:51 GMTBy info@allafrica.com (allAfrica)
[allAfrica] Mombasa -- The world's oceans absorb a third of its carbon, feed billions, and are dying faster than most governments are moving to save them. Now, the ocean it depends on is the subject of urgent global negotiation, and for the first time, that conversation is happening in Africa.
[CAF] Kalidou Koulibaly has urged Senegal to remain united and focus on the positives from their performance against France after the Lions of Teranga suffered a 3-1 defeat in their opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
[CAF] As Ghana stand on the brink of another FIFA World Cup journey, head coach Carlos Queiroz believes the difference between success and failure may come down to one simple factor -- commitment when it matters most.
[Botswana Daily News] Francistown -- As inflation continues to push up the costs of goods and services, informal traders in Francistown say they are a facing increasing pressure in keeping their businesses afloat.
[Vanguard] A group of Nigerian returnees from South Africa have recounted harrowing experiences of alleged xenophobia, extortion, discrimination and intimidation, urging fellow Nigerians still residing in the country to consider returning home.
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has unveiled an ambitious Sh86.3trn National Development Plan for the 2026/27, prioritising job creation, inclusive economic growth, and strategic investments as part of Tanzania's long-term transformation agenda under Vision 2050.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has revised Kenya's 2026 economic growth forecast downward to 5 percent from the earlier projection of 5.3 percent, citing the impact of the Middle East conflict on global energy markets and rising fuel costs.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has announced that more than 31.2 million Kenyans have so far registered under the Social Health Authority (SHA), marking a major expansion in health insurance coverage under the government's Universal Health Coverage programme.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The British High Commission has demanded a government response over the use of a British Army uniform during protests against a US-linked Ebola quarantine facility in Nanyuki, distancing the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) from the security operation.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi invoked the political ideals of President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga as he unveiled the Sh4.84 trillion 2026/27 Budget, describing it as a blueprint to steer the country on a path to Canaan through Singapore.
[Mozambique News Reports And Clippings] "Dozens of opposition members and journalists have been abducted or killed in Mozambique since the 2024 general elections. While authorities have largely failed to investigate the violence, exclusive reporting reveals the involvement of figures linked to the ruling party Frelimo and Mozambican security forces in identifying and targeting government critics," reports a consortium of 30 journalists in 10 countries coordinated by Forbidden Stories.
[Bhekisisa] Is history repeating itself -- just four years after the COVID-19 pandemic -- with the United States demanding an Ebola quarantine camp for Americans in Kenya? In May, the Kenya High Court ordered the US centre to temporarily close down , warning it will expose the public -- in a country without a single confirmed Ebola case from the current outbreak -- to unacceptable risks .
[Vanguard] South African government has slammed a five-year travel ban on the 268 Nigerians cleared for repatriation after declaring them illegal residents.
[Vanguard] A 23-year-old female Libya returnee, Endurance Daniel, on Wednesday recounted how she and other migrants drank their urine to survive due to lack of water in the desert.
[263Chat] Seven children have died after a commuter omnibus carrying pupils from Matongo Primary School caught fire in Gweru on Wednesday afternoon, police have said.
[African Arguments] Frank Garcia has just been confirmed as Washington's top Africa diplomat. His appointment tells African governments everything they need to know about how little they matter to this administration.