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Trump hosts UFC fight night on White House grounds to celebrate 80th birthday

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US President Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday by hailing an initial agreement to end the war in Iran and playing host to a UFC fight night on the White House’s storied South lawn.

World’s Leading Forest And Agroforestry Research Centres Relaunch As Landscape Alliance To Scale Up Nature-Based Solutions

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Forest And Agroforestry Research Centres: Global partnership unveiled on World Environment Day to advance science and innovation for resilient landscapes,

Middle east fuel crisis keeps Mozambique fishermen ashore

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Along the shores of Maputo's Pescadores fishing community, dozens of small wooden boats remain idle as fishermen struggle to afford fuel following a government price hike announced in early May. The increase was attributed to disruptions in global fuel markets

Cutting The Cost Of Africa’s Energy Transition With The Right Flexibility Mix

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Africa’s Energy Transition: OPED by Kenneth Engblom Vice President, Wartsila Energy, Europe and Africa The limits of storage-only thinking in balancing

Cape Verde star recruited on LinkedIn gets World Cup chance

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They are one of the smallest countries to play in a World Cup, but Cape Verde are aiming high, with a Dublin-born defender who used to work in a bank among their ranks.

Berlin musician turns Germany football opener into musical spectacle

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Germany's opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup became an unusual cultural event on 14 June in Berlin, where composer Stephan Graf von Bothmer performed a live musical score as the national team faced Curaçao.

Kenya: Ruto Signs Division of Revenue Act, Securing Sh428bn Equitable Share for Counties

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has signed the Division of Revenue (DoR) Bill, 2026 into law, formally allocating Sh428 billion in equitable share funding to county governments for the 2026/27 financial year.

World Naked Bike Ride returns to streets of London in the UK

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Hundreds of cyclists took part in the World Naked Bike Ride in London on 14 June. The annual event combined humour, environmental messages, and calls for greater safety on the roads.

Tunisia: Tunisia Suffer Heavy Defeat As Carthage Eagles Stumble in World Cup Opener

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[CAF] Tunisia's return to the FIFA World Cup stage began in painful fashion on Sunday night as Sweden delivered a ruthless attacking display to claim a commanding 5-1 victory in their opening Group F encounter.

Switzerland: Clashes in Geneva as 20,000 protest G7 summit and global policies

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Clashes broke out in Geneva on 14 June after a large demonstration held ahead of the G7 summit in nearby Évian-les-Bains, France, turned violent near the United Nations district.

Built For Distance – How Modular Edge Data Centres Are Powering Africa’s Digital Leap

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Data Centres: By David Borchardt, Head of Architecture and Design at Master Power Technologies With Africa’s digital economy stretching far

Safari Season Is Here – And It’s Not Just For Wildlife Spotters

AfricaDotcom  

How the Kruger National Park inspires curious travellers this winter Winter in South Africa marks the start of safari season; a time when the bushveld is

Markhack 5.0 Celebrates Innovation With Hackathon And The 2nd Nigeria Martech Award

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Markhack 50 celebrates innovation: As part of the landmark MarkHack 5.0 Conference, the 2nd edition of The Nigeria MarTech Award, held on Friday, 5th June

Zimbabwe: Amendment Bill is Constitutional Fraud, Warns MP

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[New Zimbabwe] Harare West legislator Joanna Mamombe on Thursday delivered a blistering rejection of the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill Number 3 (CAB3).

Somaliland president visits Jerusalem in defiance of Mogadishu

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Despite having its own government and currency, Somaliland had never been recognized by any nation until Israel did in December 2025.

Malawi: The Delegation Debate - Is Mutharika Sidelining His Vice Presidents or Preparing the DPP for the Future?

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[Nyasa Times] I am simply speaking my mind.

Malawi: Mumba Demands Chaponda's Resignation, Says Mutharika Must Fire Him Over 'Divisive' Remarks

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[Nyasa Times] Member of Parliament and Malawi Congress Party (MCP) running mate in the 2025 presidential election, Vitumbiko Mumba, has demanded the resignation of senior Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) figure George Chaponda, saying President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika should dismiss him if he refuses to step down over remarks perceived as targeting people from Mzimba District.

Malawi: RA's K246 Billion Road Plan Sparks Fierce Debate Over Cost, Quality, and Accountability

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[Nyasa Times] The Roads Authority's (RA) proposed K245.78 billion road rehabilitation and maintenance programme has triggered a heated national debate, with governance experts questioning value for money and procurement transparency, while engineers and transport operators defend the scale of investment as necessary to rescue Malawi's collapsing road network.

South Africa: Only One Police Van Is Operational in This Sundays River Valley Town

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[GroundUp] Nqweba police cannot respond to emergencies, say residents

South Africa: Government Defends Tough Migration Crackdown Amid Increasing Anti-Foreigner Sentiment

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[Daily Maverick] A total of 2,745 foreign nationals have been repatriated to their home countries since President Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled plans to deal with illegal immigration. This number is expected to grow. As anti-foreigner protests increase, the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration is ramping up enforcement.

Ghana/Nigeria: World Cup - Ghana Protest Canada's Visa Ban On Thomas Partey Ahead of Panama Clash

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[Premium Times] On Saturday, Ghana's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, confirmed that the government had lodged an official protest with Canadian authorities over the decision to reject Partey's visa application

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