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Infantino says World Cup hydration breaks purely sporting, not commercial- Daily Maverick

Daily Maverick — 2026-06-24T11:34:21Z

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended the introduction of hydration breaks at the World Cup, insisting that for football’s governing body they are driven purely by sporting considerations and not commercial interests. @Izuba - Africa / Mediarezo

China detains two Japanese nationals suspected of smuggling banned goods- Daily Maverick

Daily Maverick — 2026-06-24T11:22:47Z

China has detained two Japanese nationals suspected of smuggling banned items, Tokyo said on Wednesday after media reported an employee of a major Japanese electronics firm was among those arrested in a case involving rare earth-related exports. @Izuba - Africa / Mediarezo

Uganda's Dark Days Return- AllAfrica (Uganda)

AllAfrica (Uganda) — 2026-06-24T10:29:05Z

[Independent (Kampala)] Uganda's security agencies' continued abduction and torture of political opponents, with Erias Lukwago, former Kampala Lord Mayor and lawyer to the incarcerated Dr Kizza Besigye on treason charges, becoming the latest political figure linked to these developments, has (…) @Izuba - Africa / Mediarezo

Anthony Natif Notes From Court - Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and Others June 23/2026- AllAfrica (Uganda)

AllAfrica (Uganda) — 2026-06-24T10:28:17Z

[Independent (Kampala)] As recorded in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and adapted from @TonyNatif on X. @Izuba - Africa / Mediarezo

IFP Calls for Accelerated Repatriation Process and Peaceful Conduct Ahead of Planned Protests- All Africa (South Africa)

All Africa (South Africa) — 2026-06-24T10:18:29Z

[IFP] The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) calls on African governments to work closely with the South African Government to expedite the verification and repatriation of foreign nationals who wish to return to their countries of origin. @Izuba - Africa / Mediarezo

Ex-Lover Says Cash-Strapped Metro Police Boss Planned R14-Million Stone Theft- All Africa (South Africa)

All Africa (South Africa) — 2026-06-24T10:07:12Z

[Scrolla] A suspended Ekurhuleni metro police chief planned the theft of precious stones worth more than R14-million because he was desperate for money. That is what his former lover told a commission of inquiry this week. @Izuba - Africa / Mediarezo

Kikuyu elders warn against violence during June 25 Gen Z anniversary protests- KBC

KBC — 2026-06-24T07:58:09Z

The Kikuyu Council of Elders has urged security agencies to take firm action against acts of goonism ahead of the June 25 Gen Z commemoration to honour lives lost during the 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests. Speaking during a General Council meeting, the elders called on Inspector General of (…) @Izuba - Africa / Mediarezo

Rwanda's AI Agency Is Timely, but Delivery Will Matter Most- AllAfrica (Rwanda)

AllAfrica (Rwanda) — 2026-06-24T06:13:22Z

[New Times] The Cabinet's approval of a National Artificial Intelligence Agency is a significant moment in Rwanda's digital transformation journey. It shows that the country is ready to make AI a central part of national development rather than merely discussing its possibilities. @Izuba - Africa / Mediarezo

Rwanda Lines Up Uganda, South Sudan Friendlies Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers- AllAfrica (Rwanda)

AllAfrica (Rwanda) — 2026-06-24T06:13:19Z

[New Times] June 24 @Izuba - Africa / Mediarezo

Twins marry set of twins with the same name- KBC

KBC — 2026-06-24T03:27:14Z

Regardless of gender, the first-born twin in Yoruba culture is traditionally named Taiwo, while the second-born is called Kehinde. The post Twins marry set of twins with the same name appeared first on KBC Digital. @Izuba - Africa / Mediarezo

Uganda : Stanley Ntagali Elected 8th Archbishop of the Church of Uganda- All Africa (East frica)

All Africa (East frica) — 2026-06-23T18:02:27Z

[Nile Post] On this day in 2012, the Church of Uganda elected Rt Rev Stanley Ntagali as its eighth Archbishop, ushering in a new era for one of the country's largest religious institutions. @Izuba - Africa / Mediarezo

In Mombasa, Africa Can Launch a New Era in Ocean Governance- KTPress

KTPress — 2026-06-23T17:01:06Z

For centuries, communities along Africa’s eastern coast have understood what today’s global policymakers are only now beginning to grasp: the ocean is more than just a vast space; it is… The post In Mombasa, Africa Can Launch a New Era in Ocean Governance appeared first on KT PRESS. @Izuba - Africa / Mediarezo

Tanzania : I Was Reading About Jewish History When God Sent Me Back to Tanzania- All Africa (East frica)

All Africa (East frica) — 2026-06-23T16:40:49Z

[allAfrica] A Forgotten Jewish Story--and a Lesson for an Age of Division @Izuba - Africa / Mediarezo

Mediators At Crossroads In DR Congo- KTPress

KTPress — 2026-06-23T16:34:42Z

The mediation efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)’s protracted conflict are at a defining moment. The Washington and Doha processes are on the brink of collapse unless mediators… The post Mediators At Crossroads In DR Congo appeared first on KT PRESS. @Izuba - Africa / Mediarezo

UNHCR Chief Hails Refugee Courage and Ethiopia's Inclusion On World Refugee Day- All Africa (Ethiopi)

All Africa (Ethiopi) — 2026-06-23T12:19:33Z

[UNHCR] In Ethiopia's Ura refugee settlement, High Commissioner Barham Salih urges greater support for inclusive policies that enable refugees to rebuild their lives alongside hosts. @Izuba - Africa / Mediarezo

The $2.68 Million Fence vs. The Forest's People- African Arguments

African Arguments — 2026-06-23T10:58:57Z

On February 27, 2026, the Keiyo Indigenous Community filed a formal grievance with the United Nations Development Programme’s Social and Environmental Compliance Unit, alleging that a $2.68 million conservation project was being constructed across their ancestral land, including burial sites, (…) @Izuba - Africa / Mediarezo

Why Sustained Support for Refugees in Gambella Matters More Than Ever ?- All Africa (Ethiopi)

All Africa (Ethiopi) — 2026-06-23T06:00:20Z

[Reporter] At just one month old, NyapilikaJany was fighting for her life in Jewi Refugee Camp in Ethiopia's Gambella Region. @Izuba - Africa / Mediarezo

Sovereignty without control : Sudan, gold and the limits of international law- African Arguments

African Arguments — 2026-06-19T11:38:11Z

In 2024, as Sudan reeled from one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, UAE imports of its gold jumped by 70%. Millions had been displaced, tens of thousands killed, yet the gold kept flowing: refinery-bound, market-ready, and largely unquestioned. Sudan’s contemporary gold economy has (…) @Izuba - Africa / Mediarezo

Shaky Iran-US ceasefire, Ebola cases surge, and the aid sector in crisis mode : The Cheat Sheet- Irin (Sudan)

Irin (Sudan) — 2026-06-19T09:09:36Z

Shaky Iran-US ceasefire, Ebola cases surge, and the aid sector in crisis mode: The Cheat Sheet sofia Fri, 06/19/2026 - 10:09 @Izuba - Africa / Mediarezo

CDC to tap $107m in emergency funding for Ebola response in DRC and Uganda- The Guardian

The Guardian — 2026-06-18T18:55:09Z

Number of people infected now tops 1,000 though health officials say the global risk remains low Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will tap $107m in emergency funding for Ebola outbreak response in the Democratic Republic of (…) @Izuba - Africa / Mediarezo