Africa: All of Africa Today – June 19, 2026
[allAfrica] Monrovia — African Union Condemns Attack on Nigerien Airport
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Russia vows escalation after Ukraine hits Moscow with drone attack
Black smoke rises from the area of the Russian oil producer Gazprom Neft’s Moscow oil refinery on the south-eastern outskirts of Moscow on June 18, 2026. – | Afp | Getty Images Russia has pledged to carry out frequent and “massive group strikes” against Ukraine shortly after Kyiv launched a barrage of drones on Moscow,…
Communications and Digital Technologies minister to deliver Social Media Summit keynote
The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, will deliver the keynote address for the 2026 Social Media Summit for Government on 30 June 2026, which is observed annually as World Social Media Day. The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, will deliver the keynote address for the 2026 Social Media Summit…
Africa: Statement By the Chairperson of the African Union Commission
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, strongly condemns the terrorist attack carried out on 18 June 2026 against the International Airport of Niamey in the Republic of Niger. The Chairperson extends his sincere condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the authorities and people of Niger,…
Africa: South African Scientists Make Breakthrough in Decoding Cancer’s Most Effective Survival Strategy
In the intricate biology of the human body, organs such as the breast, the colon and the lungs are lined with a defensive barrier known as the epithelium. At the heart of this barrier sits a remarkable protein called Mucin-1 (MUC1). In a healthy body, MUC1 is like a sentinel. It stands on the cell…
México se roba los reflectores del Mundial y es el primer equipo en la siguiente ronda
IE 11 no es compatible. Para una experiencia óptima, visite nuestro sitio en otro navegador. SIGUIENTE México avanza como líder; Canadá hace historia y Suiza despierta: Radar Mundial 03:36 El Análisis Experto del triunfo de México sobre Corea, con voces más que experimentadas 07:37 México venció a Corea del Sur y así reaccionaron los protagonistas…
Roelof Botha joins SpaceX board following historic $75 billion IPO
Less than a week after its blockbuster $75 billion initial public offering, SpaceX has appointed veteran Sequoia Capital investor Roelof Botha to its board as an independent director. According to a regulatory filing, Botha will also join the aerospace giant’s audit committee effective immediately. Read: Siri AI: A deep dive into Apple’s new intelligent assistant…
Africa: People Are Marrying Holograms and Making Friends With Chatbots. but Can AiIBring True Happiness?
Can technology really replace human relationships? As philosophy scholars who focus on human happiness and on artificial intelligence (AI), we tackle this question in a recent paper. In our study, we address the rise of AI companions, chatbots, and social robots for friendship, advice, emotional support, and even romance. We argue that AI can reduce…
Africa: Our Ocean Conference Ends with Familiar Question – Will Pledges Be Met?
Mombasa, Kenya — A new round of pledges and partnerships marked the closing ceremony of the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa. Countries and stakeholders outlined commitments to scale up ocean action, finance and innovation. The question, however, remains whether these will amount to yet another list of promises. “Kenya has demonstrated that ocean action and…
Thousands killed in US-Israeli war on Iran
In Iraq, more than 100 people have died, according to figures gathered by Al Jazeera and Agence France Presse. Of those, at least 80 were reported to be members of the paramilitary Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF), which is dominated by Iran-backed Shia militias, killed in US and Israeli strikes.