South Africa: legal stay extended for thousands of Zimbabweans/in /by
Tens of thousands of Zimbabwean nationals working in South Africa who were facing deportation when their work permits expire at the end of June have been given a temporary reprieve after South African authorities extended the deadline on Thursday.
Egypt’s Al Ahly wins African Champions League against defending champion Wydad/in /by
Egypt's Al Ahly won the African Champions League on Sunday for a record-extending 11th continental club title as a late header by defender Mohamed Abdelmonem wrestled the crown away from defending champion Wydad at its home stadium in Morocco.
Angola: Main Opposition Considers It Necessary to Withdraw Fuel Subsidies/in /by
[ANGOP] Viana -- The leader of Angola's main opposition UNITA party, Adalberto Costa Júnior, considered this Saturday, in Luanda, the removal of fuel subsidies a necessary measure, despite the lack of timing in its implementation.
Rwanda: Kigali signs agreement to host African Medicines Agency/in /by
The Rwandan government and the African Union Commission (AUC) on Saturday concluded agreements for the establishment of the headquarters of the first ever African Medicines Agency in Kigali.
Nigerian president calls for patience admist end of fuel subsidies/in /by
Nigeria's new president Bola Tinubu on Monday called on the country's citizens to show patience and accept "sacrifices" in exchange for future investment, after the abolition of fuel subsidies sent petrol, transport and food prices soaring.
Nigeria: Subsidy Removal – Trust Me, Your Sacrifice Won’t Be in Vain, Tinubu Tells Nigerians/in /by
[Premium Times] Mr Tinubu said the decision to remove the petrol subsidy "is one decision we must bear to save our country from going under..."
Ethiopia government criticizes WFP admist USAID food aid suspension/in /by
"This suspension of food aid "punishes millions of people", government spokesman Legesse Tulu said at a press conference, calling the decision "political". "Making only the government responsible (for embezzlement) is unacceptable",
Pope Francis recovering well but to skip Sunday’s public prayer/in /by
Pope Francis, “wisely” following doctors’ advice, will skip Sunday’s customary public blessing after undergoing surgery on Wednesday (June 7). He will therefore pray the noon (UTC +2) prayer in his hospital room, and faithful are encouraged to join in the prayer.
Egypt introduces entry visa for all Sudanese as truce ends/in /by
The latest in a series of ceasefire agreements enabled civilians to stock up on essential supplies or flee. Egypt reversed Saturday (June 10) a visa exemption for children, women and people over 50. All citizens of neighbouring Sudan will nave have to obtain visas before crossing the border.
Pics of the day: June 9, 2023/in /by
Africanews samples the best pictures of the day’s news.