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1. Africa: Amad Diallo's Late Strike Hands Côte d'Ivoire Winning Start At 2026 World Cup

   [CAF] Côte d'Ivoire launched their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in dramatic fashion as substitute Amad Diallo struck a late winner to secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ecuador in Philadelphia on Sunday night.

2. Nigeria: DHQ Vows to End Terrorism, Mourns As Abducted Retired Maj Gen Abubakar Dies in Captivity

   [This Day] Following the death of the former Director of Defence Information, Defence Headquarters (DHQ), Major General Rabe Abubakar (rtd.), in the den of bandits, the DHQ has reaffirmed its resolve to eradicate terrorism.

3. Namibia: Namibians Stranded After Bus Hijacking in SA, Govt Response Questioned

   [Namibian] The Independent Patriots for Change has accused the government of failing to protect Namibians in South Africa after a Namibian passenger bus was allegedly hijacked in Johannesburg on 9 June.

4. Kenya: Ruto Defends Fuel Prices Strategy Amid Geopolitical Oil Market Pressures

   [Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has reaffirmed his commitment to stabilising fuel prices after EPRA announced a Sh10 diesel cut supported by a Sh10 billion subsidy.

5. Kenya: Gachagua Lawyers Raise Alarm Over 'Missing Pages' in Impeachment Ruling

   [Capital FM] Nairobi -- A legal dispute surrounding the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has taken a new twist after his lawyers raised concerns over an alleged discrepancy between the judgment delivered by the High Court and the certified copy issued to parties.