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Thousands of mourners take part in Khamenei's funeral procession in Iraq

Africanews  

The late Iranian leader's six-day long funeral procession is taking place in the Iraqi cities of Najaf and Karbala on Wednesday, before heading back on Iran.

Egypt want officials kicked out of World Cup

BBC News Africa  

The Egyptian FA lodges a complaint with Fifa and demands an investigation into "double standards" of officiating in the controversial defeat by Argentina.

Tanzania purchases 28 tons of gold over past 18 months

Africanews  

Tanzania is rapidly building one of Africa's biggest gold reserves, with its central bank buying nearly 28 tonnes of gold over the past 18 months, worth an estimated 3.7 billion dollars.

Kenyan rastafarians hope court will rule they can smoke cannabis legally

Africanews  

The landmark ruling on the lawsuit filed by the Rastafari Society of Kenya in 2021 is due to be pronounced on 15 July.

Bus collision with truck leaves 14 dead in remote area of Uganda

Africanews  

At least 14 people have died and 28 others were injured after a bus collided with a truck in a remote area of northern Uganda, police said on Wednesday.

Fake agency allegedly set up in office of Nigeria's president - he demands to know how

BBC News Africa  

Adeniyi Adeyemi allegedly forged a letter of appointment and secured funding for an agency the presidency knew nothing about.

Refugee teacher fights to keep education alive for children displaced by Sudan's war

Africanews  

Sudanese families who fled from the war, are living in poor conditions in the town of Tajoura in northwestern Libya are trying to make sure the children in the community don't miss out on their education.

Ebola treatment facilities in DRC race to adapt to growing patient needs

Africanews  

In response to the spread of the Ebola epidemic caused by the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, patient care capacity has been significantly strengthened in Ituri province.

MINUSCA steps up security after attack on northern CAR base

Africanews  

The United Nations mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) is stepping up security at its base in the northeastern town of Am Dafock, following an attack there last month.

Police deployed in Dar es Salaam to supress pro-democracy protests

Africanews  

Police and soldiers flooded the streets of Dar es Salaam Tuesday as Tanzania moved to crush planned pro-democracy protests, leaving the city heavily secured with no demonstrators in sight.

Africa May Be Blockchain’s Most Mispriced Market

AfricaDotcom  

Last year, Kredete, a startup founded by Nigerian entrepreneur Adeola Adedewe that enables Africans in the diaspora to build credit profiles through their

Major shipping carriers resume some sailings through Suez Canal

Africanews  

Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller Maersk said on Monday it will resume some sailings through the Suez Canal under the joint network with its German peer Hapag-Lloyd, instead of sending vessels around Africa's Cape of Good Hope.

South Africa arrests over 200 in illegal mining crackdown

Africanews  

South African security forces have arrested more than 200 people, most of them undocumented foreign nationals, in a major raid targeting illegal mining. The operation took place on Tuesday at a gold mine shaft west of Johannesburg.

Morocco's top cardinal steps back amid sexual assault allegations

Africanews  

The Archbishop of Rabat, Cristóbal López Romero, is stepping back from his duties after at least five women accused him of sexual assault, according to an investigation by the AFP news agency.

Haiti fans welcome returning members of World Cup team

Africanews  

Members of Haiti’s national football team returned home on Tuesday after their historic appearance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Conflict pushes South Sudan's healthcare system to breaking point

Africanews  

South Sudan's worsening conflict is placing enormous pressure on the country's healthcare system, with the International Committee of the Red Cross reporting a 50 percent rise in medical evacuations during the first half of 2026.

Airtel Africa PLC Saves 9.1 Million Litres Of Diesel, Reaffirms Commitment To Responsible Business Growth

AfricaDotcom  

Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money  services across 14 African countries, saved 9.1 million litres of diesel during

The Business Of Boldness: Meet The 2026 Bold Woman Award By Veuve Clicquot Finalists

AfricaDotcom  

Entering its 5th year in South Africa, the Veuve Clicquot by Bold Woman Award continues to celebrate the women reshaping entire industries; these are the

From joy to despair: Egypt fans shocked by loss to Argentina

Africanews  

For football fans at this coffeehouse in Cairo, Tuesday’s World Cup match between Egypt and Argentina started with a bang. But then it all went wrong.

Standard Bank And DHL Express Partner To Expand Export Readiness Programme

AfricaDotcom  

Building on the success of last year’s Export Readiness Programme in KwaZulu-Natal, Standard Bank Business and Commercial Banking is expanding the initiative

Pakistan reportedly mediating Libya reunification efforts

Africanews  

Pakistan has reportedly begun mediation efforts to reunify Libya, according to Reuters news agency.

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