News updates from the African continent for June 19th, 2025:
‘No-bra, no-exam’ rule at Nigerian university sparks outrage
A university in Nigeria has sparked outrage after a video went viral showing female students being touched to see if they were wearing bras before taking part in an exam.
In the footage, female staff at Olabisi Onabanjo University in south-western Ogun State are seen touching some students’ chests as they queue to enter an examination hall.
The university has not yet commented on the video, but a student leader defended the bra policy as being part of the institution’s dress code aimed at maintaining “a distraction-free environment“.
Source: BBC News
Airtel Africa Hits 81.2% Network Coverage, Doubles Down on Green Goal
Airtel Africa has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, detailing significant strides in driving inclusive digital growth, expanding access to mobile financial services, and embedding sustainability across its 14 markets in sub-Saharan Africa.
The report, which covers the company’s activities for the financial year 2024/25, reflects Airtel Africa’s growing role as a critical enabler of socio-economic development.
Source: Tech in Africa
Kenyan police shoot protester at close range during latest protests over blogger’s death
Kenyan police shot an apparent bystander at close range Tuesday during the latest protests over the killing of a blogger in custody earlier this month, sparking more fury among the public and demands for accountability.
The man, who had been holding a packet of face masks, was believed to be a vendor caught up in a confrontation with two officers while standing on a Nairobi sidewalk. One officer shot him in the head as he walked away.
Source: Associated Press
