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Ebola: Private clinics on front line as patients shun public hospitals

Africanews  

In Bunia, the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the city’s private clinics are playing a major role in receiving and referring patients, as the population is reluctant to go to public hospitals for fear of contracting the virus

Angry Nigerians rally against poverty, insecurity on Democracy Day

Africanews  

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Nigeria’s commercial capital on Friday to mark Democracy Day, utlising the public anniversary to protest rising living costs and crumbling security

UK: Royal Opera Chorus marks 2026 World Cup start with London performance

Africanews  

London marked the 2026 World Cup kick-off with SeokJong Baek and the Royal Opera Chorus performing Puccini’s ‘Nessun dorma’ in Covent Garden.

Visa denial sidelines Thomas Partey for Ghana’s World Cup opener

Africanews  

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will not play in his team's World Cup opener Wednesday after Canada denied his visa application while he awaits trial in London on multiple charges of rape

DRC: Rally against constitution change plan turns violent

Africanews  

Two opposition figures in the DR Congo were injured on Friday at a rally against government plans to change the constitution, broken up by police after clashes with pro-government supporters

Dakar to host the first Yidan Prize Conference in Africa to champion and celebrate innovation in education

AfricaDotcom  

Dakar to host the: From 29 June to 1 July 2026, Dakar will host the first-ever Yidan Prize Conference in Africa, themed “Unleashing Africa's potential:

Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo): Ebola spreads as agencies brace for child victims

AfricaDotcom  

The deadly Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is continuing to spread with a spike in child infections an increasingly

South Sudanese youth demand inclusion in shaping a more peaceful future

AfricaDotcom  

South sudanese youth demand: Calls for unity, reconciliation, and the systematic inclusion of young people in governance architecture dominated the third

Seychelles concludes negotiations on European Union (EU) – Eastern and Southern African (ESA) Economic Partnership Agreement

AfricaDotcom  

Seychelles concludes negotiations on: On 10 June 2026 in Balaclava, Mauritius, the European Union and four Eastern and Southern African States –

Seychelles: President Herminie Receives Final Assomption Island Inquiry Report

AfricaDotcom  

Seychelles president herminie receives: President of the Republic, Dr Patrick Herminie, today officially received the final report of the Commission of

Kenya mourns 16 students killed in devastating school fire

Africanews  

Hundreds of mourners gathered in Kenya’s town of Gilgil to pay tribute to 16 students who lost their lives in a devastating school fire.

Protesters denounce insecurity as police disperse march in Abuja

Africanews  

Police were deployed in large numbers in Nigeria’s capital as protesters took to the streets to denounce worsening insecurity and a surge in kidnappings.

Anti‑foreigner violence in South Africa is easily sparked: what hasn’t been done to deal with it

This Is Africa  

Several key actions that could help are not yet on the table, including mobilising other political parties as well as civic society to fight anti-foreigner hysteria.

World Cup 2026: the real story of the resilient African migrants reshaping global football

This Is Africa  

The World Cup is selling football as inclusive and diverse. It’s not so for the African players migrating to play overseas.

Partey denied entry to Canada for Ghana's World Cup opener

BBC News Africa  

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss his nation's first World Cup game in Toronto against Panama, after being denied entry to Canada.

Mother finds body of missing son two days after Kenya's Ebola quarantine centre protests

BBC News Africa  

Sylvester Muigai Ndung'u was in Nanyuki to fetch a school uniform on Tuesday, his mother says.

Kenyan hospital units on standby as part of Ebola emergency preparedness plan

Africanews  

Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi says medical staff have been trained to detect and manage potential Ebola cases.

Burundi's drum heritage takes center stage at UMUKOZO Cultural Festival

Africanews  

Under the theme “Our Identity is Culture,” the UMUKOZO Festival was recently held in Bujumbura. The country's renowned traditional drummers delivered powerful and synchronized performances on large royal drums.

Back to the roots: Zimbabwe’s traditional food revival gains momentum

Africanews  

From bubbling sorghum porridge to village-reared chicken and ox-head stew, traditional food restaurants are booming in Zimbabwe’s second city, Bulawayo. Driven by health-conscious consumers and nostalgia for homegrown flavours, indigenous cuisine is making a strong comeback.

South Africa marks 50th anniversary of the 1976 student uprising

Africanews  

Police action against protesting students on 16 June 1976 shocked the world and marked a turning point in the fight against apartheid.

Rwanda: Top Seven Weekend Picks - Kigali and Rubavu

allAfrica  

[New Times] Live music, stand-up comedy, sports and cultural experiences are all on the agenda this weekend.

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