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Africa: All of Africa Today - June 19, 2026

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[allAfrica] Monrovia -- African Union Condemns Attack on Nigerien Airport

Lebanon air raids kill 18 as residents flee southern villages

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Lebanon reported 18 deaths on 19 June after Israeli airstrikes hit several locations in the country's south and east, raising fresh concerns about the durability of a regional peace initiative announced earlier this week.

Sports Betting in Africa: promise and pitfalls [Business Africa]

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Africa's sports betting market is expanding rapidly. Valued at $1.85 billion in 2024, it is projected to exceed $3.6 billion by 2029, representing growth of nearly 95 percent.

Anguish and fear as students remain in captivity in latest Nigeria kidnappings

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More than a month after the mass abduction of dozens of students in Nigeria's Oyo state, parents and authorities are worried they could signal a jihadist expansion into the previously safe region.

Morocco captain Hakimi to stand trial for rape

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French prosecutors confirm Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape, in accusations dating back to 2023.

Boy, 12, wins hearts after trying to check sick chicken into Ethiopian hospital

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Markos's beloved hen was not responding to any treatments - so he did the only thing he could think of.

Ghana pushes for concrete slavery reparations

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Ghana hosted a landmark global conference on Thursday seeking to translate growing political support for slavery reparations into practical commitments towards justice.

Africa: AU Condemns Attack On Niger Airport

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[African Union] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, strongly condemns the terrorist attack carried out on 18 June 2026 against the International Airport of Niamey in the Republic of Niger.

Zimbabwe: House Passes Bill to Extend Presidential Term Limit

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[New Zimbabwe] THE contentious Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill (CAB3) has sailed through the National Assembly, moving a step closer to becoming law after securing the constitutionally required two-thirds majority.

Ghana: Ghana Urges Global Action Against Hatred, Division

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[Ghanaian Times] The 32nd anniversary of the genocide against the Tutsis in Rwanda has been commemorated in Accra with a call on the international community to strengthen efforts to combat hatred, intolerance and discrimination.

Tanzania: Govt Abandons Gold Sale Plan

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[Daily News] Dodoma -- PRIME Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has said the government has not sold any of the gold acquired by the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) as part of the country's foreign exchange reserves, explaining that plans to do so were shelved after international prices declined, making such a move economically unviable.

Tanzania: Indigenous Seeds Gain Ground As Farmers Challenge Modern Dependence

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[Daily News] ACROSS Tanzania and beyond, a quiet agricultural revolution is taking shape. At the centre of the movement is a simple but powerful idea: farmers should have the freedom to save, exchange and plant their own seeds.

Ghana: Economy to Grow Up to 6.1 Percent in 2026

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[Ghanaian Times] Ghana's economy is projected to expand by between 5.9 per cent and 6.1 per cent in 2026, supported by growth in gold mining, major infrastructure investments and stronger foreign exchange buffers, the Head of Africa Research at Standard Bank, Mr Jibran Qureishi, has indicated.

Nigeria: UN, FG Pay Tribute to Fallen Nigerian, Global Peacekeepers

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[Leadership] The Nigerian Government has joined the United Nations (UN) in paying tribute to the country's peacekeepers, as well as others who have paid the ultimate price and made enormous sacrifices with their lives to keep the global community peaceful.

Ivory Coast's Elye Wahi granted Canada visa for World Cup match after delay

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Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi, under investigation for alleged betting-related offences, has received authorisation to enter Canada for his nation's World Cup match against Germany, the Ivorian football federation said Thursday.

Can Renard revive Tunisia's World Cup campaign?

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Tunisia have turned to two-time Africa Cup of Nations winner Herve Renard to revive their 2026 World Cup campaign after a disastrous start which saw Sabri Lamouchi sacked after one match.

Bridging the Gap Between Engineering Theory and Industrial Practice Through Digital Twin-Based Training

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Engineering Theory and Industrial Practice: RTsim is a Dubai (UAE)-based technology company with nearly 30 years of experience in mathematical modeling

National Geographic Society Recognizes Silindile Mbuyazi With 2026 Wayfinder Award

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Silindile Mbuyazi: Presented by Kia for Groundbreaking Ocean Conservation and Storytelling The Nature, Environment and Wildlife Filmmakers (NEWF) proudly

South Africa: Impeachment Committee Vows to Fight Ramaphosa's Court Bid to Block Its Work

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[Daily Maverick] A legal showdown looms that will decide whether President Cyril Ramaphosa is able to delay his impeachment hearing, possibly for years.

Botswana: Lesabo Project to Address Water Scarcity

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[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The successful implementation of the proposed Lesotho-South Africa-Botswana (LESABO) water transfer project will strengthen Botswana's long-term water security, support industrial development and enhance regional integration, President Advocate Duma Boko has said.

Infobip Launches AgentOS In Nairobi, Bringing Autonomous AI Orchestration To Customer Experience

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Infobip recently launched its next-generation AI orchestration platform, Infobip AgentOS, in Nairobi at its Leadership Soirée hosted at the JW Marriott

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