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Today in Africa — June 10, 2026: Somali Referee Receives Hero’s Welcome After World Cup Setback, Deadly Shooting Rocks Johannesburg

OkayAfrica has scoured the Internet for today’s major news stories, so you don't have to. On June 10, coverage includes: a celebrated football official’s return to Mogadishu after being turned away from the tournament host nation; 12 killed in one of South Africa’s largest cities as investigators search for clues and suspects; and more.