June 26, 2026 - The Voice of Africa

Libya races to save ancient Greek ruins as conflict and climate threaten UNESCO heritage sites

For centuries, the ancient cities of Cyrene and Apollonia stood as symbols of one of the Mediterranean's greatest civilizations. Today, these UNESCO World Heritage sites in eastern Libya face a different battle as archaeologists race…

Inside South Africa’s prisons where art is giving inmates a second chance

When most people picture prison, they imagine steel bars, locked doors and punishment. At one correctional facility in Johannesburg, however, visitors are greeted by paintings, sculptures and an art gallery that tells a different story.…

Nigeria unveils world class mineral discovery as 3.3 million tonne lithium reserve strengthens…

Nigeria has announced what could become one of the country's most important mining breakthroughs in decades after revealing a world class polymetallic mineral province in Kaduna State and confirming an estimated 3.3 million metric tonnes of…

Ivory Coast Makes History With First Ever FIFA World Cup Knockout Stage Qualification

Ivory Coast has written a new chapter in its football history after defeating Curaçao 2-0 to qualify for the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time. The victory in Philadelphia secured Les Éléphants a place in the Round of 16…

Africa’s largest private defence company partners with India’s Kalyani Group to launch…

South Africa's Paramount Group has strengthened its international defence ambitions after unveiling a new light armoured vehicle in partnership with India's Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited during the Eurosatory 2026 defence exhibition in…