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Former OPEC President and Nigeria’s ex-Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been acquitted of all bribery charges by a London jury, bringing an end to an 11-year legal battle that attracted international attention. After a five-month trial at Southwark Crown Court, jurors deliberated for more than 46 hours before returning unanimous not-guilty verdicts on […]

South Africa’s four largest labor federations have warned employees that participating in the planned nationwide anti-immigrant shutdown on June 30 could result in dismissal, salary deductions, and a lack of union support. During a joint press briefing on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, the labor organizations declared that the proposed action does not qualify as a […]

MTN Ghana has announced significant reductions in the prices of its home fiber broadband packages after discussions with the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations aimed at improving internet affordability across the country. Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George confirmed that the revised pricing structure took effect on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, describing the move […]

The Democratic Republic of Congo delivered a remarkable performance to hold Portugal to a 1-1 draw in their opening Group K match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, earning a historic result at NRG Stadium in Houston. Portugal made an ideal start and opened the scoring in the sixth minute. Midfielder João Neves rose above […]

President John Dramani Mahama has rallied the Black Stars ahead of their opening match against Panama at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, urging the team to play with determination, pride and a strong sense of national responsibility. In a statement issued on June 17 by the Minister for Government Communications and Presidential Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye […]

The Majority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has called on African leaders to take urgent and decisive steps to address the growing wave of xenophobic violence in South Africa, warning that such attacks pose a serious threat to the continent’s aspirations for unity, integration and solidarity. Delivering a statement […]

Burkina Faso’s transitional government has announced the successful completion of its first “Patriotic Loan” bond issuance, raising 151.5 billion CFA francs (approximately $252 million) and exceeding its initial target of 125 billion CFA francs by more than 21 percent. The subscription campaign, which ran from May 6 to June 6, 2026, marks a significant milestone […]

Ghana has officially lost its long-held position as the world’s second-largest cocoa producer, with Ecuador moving ahead in the global rankings following a sharp decline in Ghanaian cocoa output during the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 harvest seasons. While Côte d’Ivoire continues to dominate global cocoa production, Ghana’s production slump has reshaped the international cocoa market and […]

The Government of Malawi has launched an urgent fundraising campaign to support the voluntary repatriation of an estimated 10,000 Malawian nationals stranded in South Africa amid escalating xenophobic tensions and immigration enforcement measures. As of June 16, 2026, Malawi’s Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) said the scale of the humanitarian operation has placed significant […]

During a working visit to the Jigawa State Police Command Headquarters in Dutse, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, reassured officers that plans to introduce state policing would not threaten their jobs or undermine the existing national police structure. Addressing concerns about ongoing legislative reforms, IGP Disu emphasized that the proposed establishment of state […]

Former Nigerian Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke Acquitted of All Bribery Charges in London

South African Unions Warn Workers Against Joining June 30 Shutdown, Cite Risk of Dismissal and Lost Pay

MTN Ghana Slashes Home Fiber Broadband Prices Following Government-Led Negotiations

DR Congo Make World Cup History with Stunning 1-1 Draw Against Portugal

Mahama rallies Black Stars ahead of Panama clash

Africa must act against Xenophobia

Burkina Faso Raises $252 Million Through Inaugural Patriotic Bond, Surpassing Funding Target

Ghana Falls to Third in Global Cocoa Production as Ecuador Overtakes Industry Giant

Malawi Launches Emergency Fundraising Drive to Repatriate 10,000 Citizens from South Africa

IGP Says State Police Will Complement, Not Replace Federal Force

Two Arrested as Police Intercept 692 Parcels of Suspected Indian Hemp

Education Ministry Warns Against Fake CSSPS Placement Slips

NSA warns on correction of registration errors