Ghana halts visit by South African president amid row over anti-migrant protests
Many in Ghana feared his presence would lead to mass protests, and officials say it is postponed for now.
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Nigeria: 650 Zamfara Residents Benefit From Nigerian Army Medical Outreach
[Leadership] No fewer than 650 residents of Kaura Namoda in Zamfara State have benefited from a free medical outreach organised by the 1 Brigade of the Nigerian Army as part of activities marking the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration.
Somalia: Somalia's Defence Minister Visits Troops On Front Lines in Middle Shabelle Region
[Shabelle] Wargaadhi -- Somalia's Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi and the commander of the Somali National Army (SNA), Brigadier General Ibrahim Mohamed Mohamud, visited military units and local forces stationed in Wargaadhi, in the Middle Shabelle region, the government said.
Nigeria: Situation Room Demands Transparent, Independent and Comprehensive Investigation On Fake Agency Scandal
[Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room] The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room expresses serious concern over recent media reports of the scandal regarding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) also described as the Presidential Economic Advisory Council and the ap
Kenya: Nairobi Police Report 10 Arrests As Heavy Security Keeps Saba Saba Protests Off CBD
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Ten people were arrested in Nairobi during the Saba Saba commemorations as police credited an extensive security operation and public cooperation for the relative calm witnessed across the capital.
South Africa: Last Immigrant Families Leave From Cape Town Repatriation Site
[GroundUp] Hundreds more immigrants left from Cape Town on buses, leaving the repatriation site in Epping empty by Monday night.
Starlink pauses new subscriptions in parts of Kenya after demand surges
Starlink has stopped accepting new customers in seven Kenyan counties after demand outstripped available network capacity, a sign of the strains facing the satellite internet provider as it expands faster than its infrastructure can support.
Carlo Ancelotti sends message to Brazilians following World Cup exit
Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has sent an emotional message to Brazilian fans following the Seleção's disappointing exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The five-time world champions were eliminated in the Round of 16 after a 2-1 defeat to Norway, bringing an abrupt end to their campaign and leavi
How state tech agency became South Africa’s biggest digital transformation bottleneck
The report revealed that the bigger problem is an organisation unable to consistently procure, manage and deliver technology for the government.
Wahala App thinks public safety deserves its own app
Wahala App is betting that the same instinct that sends Nigerians to X during emergencies can power a platform built specifically for public incident reporting.