Africa news roundup: 26 June to 2 July

Africa Takes Centre Stage as Addis Ababa Hosts the World Public Summit

For the first time in its history, the World Public Summit will be held on the African continent. On 29–30 July 2026, Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, will host the World Public Summit. Africa — “A New World: Africa in Shaping a Shared Future.” The Summit is organized by the World Peoples Assembly in [] The post Africa Takes Centre Stage as Addis Ababa Hosts the World Public Summit appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Africa: All of Africa Today - July 2, 2026

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It's matchday! England vs DR Congo build-up and have your say LIVE!

It's matchday! England vs DR Congo build-up and have your say LIVE!

Africa news roundup: 3-9 July

This week: WHO pandemic negotiations resume, Global Fund director search, 2027 science month and more... The post Africa news roundup: 3-9 July appeared first on Research Professional News.

Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Chude Jideonwo & More to Attend the Lagos Launch of Eghosa Imasuen’s “The Challengers”

Lagos is gearing up for a major literary and business event this July! On Monday, 13 July 2026, Narrative Landscape Press will host the highly anticipated public presentation of The Challengers: The Disruptive Nigerian Entrepreneurs Creating a Billion-Naira Company, written by acclaimed novelist and entrepreneur Dr. Eghosa Imasuen. Described as an exclusive literary and business [] The post Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Chude Jideonwo More to Attend the Lagos Launch of Eghosa Imasuen’s “The Challengers” appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.

Battle of Titans as 11 Universities Set to Compete in Africa University Public Relations Challenge 2026

Nairobi, 2nd July, 2026 – The stage is set for a thrilling showdown of creativity, strategy and communications excellence as eleven leading universities from across East and Southern Africa prepare to compete in the Africa University Public Relations Challenge (AUPRC) 2026, scheduled for August 25, 2026, in Nairobi. The competition, which takes place on the []

England and DR Congo set for cup clash, see line-ups

England and the Democratic Republic of the Congo face off this Wednesday (1st), at 1:00 p.m. (Brasília time), at Atlanta Stadium.Whoever wins secures a ticket to the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA Worl...

KCB Bank Uganda Successfully Hosts Second Edition of KCB East Africa Golf Tournament

Kampala, Uganda – 27th June 2026 – KCB Bank Uganda successfully hosted the second edition of the KCB East Africa Golf Tournament, which teed off at the Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort Spa. Organized in partnership with ICEA LION Insurance, Kenya Airways, CFAO, and Ruby Hospital, the tournament delivered a premier regional golfing experience. [] The post KCB Bank Uganda Successfully Hosts Second Edition of KCB East Africa Golf Tournament appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

Senegal v Iraq: World Cup 2026 – live

World Cup kick-off time: 3pm EDT/8pm BST/5am AEST Third-place table | Player guide | Golden Boot | Mail us Norway v France – live updates elsewhere in the groupIt’s been a pretty good week for African football.South Africa reached the knockouts of a World Cup for the first time. Morocco underlined their potential to go deep with a convincing win. And Côte d’Ivoire finished level on points with Germany to qualify in second spot from a difficult group. Continue reading...

CBAAC Targets 100 Countries for FESTAC ’77 Golden Jubilee

Director-General of the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC), Aisha Augie,has announced the agency is targeting the participation of about 100 countries in activities marking the 50th anniversary of the historic Second World Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture (FESTAC ’77) in 2027. She said it was part of efforts [] The post CBAAC Targets 100 Countries for FESTAC ’77 Golden Jubilee appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

World Cup 2026: England v DR Congo updates

England face DR Congo in Atlanta for a place in the round-of-16.

Disparition de Foniké Mengué et Billo Bah : deux ans après, la vérité et la justice se font toujours attendre

Ce jeudi 9 juillet 2026 marque le deuxième anniversaire de la disparition des activistes Oumar Sylla dit Foniké Mengué et de Mamadou Billo Bah, respectivement coordinateur national et responsable des antennes du FNDC (Front national pour la défense de la Constitution). À cette occasion, Amnesty International, la Coordination des Organisations de Défense des Droits de l’Homme (CODDH) de Guinée et le Réseau Ouest-Africain des Défenseurs des [] The post Disparition de Foniké Mengué et Billo Bah : deux ans après, la vérité et la justice se font toujours attendre first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Africa takes on the World Cup #TheTake #Shorts #Podcast

For the first time, 10 African teams are at the World Cup, and they’re upending expectations. Is this a turning point for the future of football in Africa? 🎧 #TheTake's host Malika Bilal speaks with Boima Tucker, director of operations with Africa Is a Country.

Horizons Middle East & Africa 7/8/2026 (Video)

Horizons Middle East & Africa 7/8/2026 (Video)

ATIDI celebrates Silver Jubilee at AGM, posts strong performance and is endorsed as aan African guarantee platform

At the 26th Annual General Meeting of the African Trade Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI), President William Ruto of Kenya issued a clarion call for Africa to strengthen its financial institutions and fund its development on its own terms. The meetings, which took place in Nairobi from 30 June to 3 July, proceeded under the The post ATIDI celebrates Silver Jubilee at AGM, posts strong performance and is endorsed as aan African guarantee platform appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

England vs DR Congo LIVE: World Cup 2026 match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Co-hosts Mexico await the winners of last-32 showdown in Atlanta

Spence and Madueke start as England take on DR Congo in World Cup

Follow live updates as England face DR Congo in the World Cup round of 32

Goge Africa charts new cultural course to reposition African heritage

says Culture is Africa’s new currency. Africa’s premier cultural storytelling and tourism platform, Goge Africa, has announced the launch of a cultural dialogue and diplomacy series to be held July 2, 2026 at the NIIA, Victoria Island, Lagos. The bold new initiative by Goge Africa in partnership with the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) [] The post Goge Africa charts new cultural course to reposition African heritage appeared first on Vanguard News.