June 09
Kenya: Sasra Appoints New CEO Amid Troubles in Sacco Sector
Capital FM
The Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (Sasra) has confirmed the appointment of David Sandagi as its substantive Chief Executive Officer after serving in an acting capacity since… Read more »
Rwanda: Real Estate Growth Must Include Affordable Housing
New Times
The surge in real estate investment is a positive development for the economy. It reflects growing investor confidence, supports job creation, expands infrastructure, and… Read more »
Kenya: Steeplechase Star Shifts Gears to Commonwealth Games in Chase for More Medals
Capital FM
Kenyan steeplechase sensation Edmund Serem has earmarked this year's Commonwealth Games as his ultimate stop in his quest for glory, this year. Read more »
Sudan: Zadna, Sudan Cotton Company Discuss Expanding Partnership to Boost Agricultural Projects
SNA
KHARTOUM, June 8, 2026 (SUNA) -- Zadna International Investment Company and the Sudan Cotton Company discussed avenues to enhance joint cooperation in developing agricultural… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Referee's World Cup Hopes Hit After U.S. Entry Denial
Shabelle
The United States has denied entry to Somali referee Omar Atan, who had been selected to officiate at the FIFA World Cup, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said. Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Steps Up Afcon 2027 Preparations As Senior Officials Review Readiness
Daily News
Momentum is building across Tanzania as the government intensifies preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027, which will be jointly hosted by Tanzania, Uganda and… Read more »
Kenya: Metropol DRB, Postbank Partner to Boost Youth Financial Literacy
Capital FM
Metropol Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) and Postbank Kenya have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the Jipange Leo, Jenga Kesho campaign to promote financial literacy… Read more »
Tanzania: Singapore President to Open UDSM Public Lecture
Daily News
SINGAPORE President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will today open a high-profile public lecture at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), marking a key highlight of the 11th Research and… Read more »
Kenya: Canada Issues Immigration Advisory to Kenyan Football Fans Ahead of FIFA World Cup Kickoff
Capital FM
Kenyan football fans planning to travel to Canada for the FIFA World Cup 2026 have been warned that possessing a match ticket does not guarantee automatic entry into the country. Read more »
June 08
Sudan: More Than 13k Displaced By Renewed Tribal Clashes in South Darfur
Dabanga
More than 13,000 people have fled their homes in South Darfur in the past week as fighting between the Beni Halba and Salamat tribes continues to spread across the region. In a… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - June 8, 2026
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Uganda: Besigye, Lutale Ask Court to Halt Treason Trial, Cite Alleged Abduction and Rights Violations
Nile Post
Opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale have asked the High Court Criminal Division to terminate the treason case against them, arguing that… Read more »
Uganda: WHO Chief Arrives in Uganda for High-Level Talks On Ebola Response
Nile Post
World Health Organisation Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is in Uganda for high-level engagements expected to focus on the country's response to the ongoing Ebola… Read more »
Africa: World Cup - Africa's Best Referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan Denied US Visa
Nile Post
A Somali referee celebrated as Africa's best has reportedly been denied entry into the United States and sent back to Turkey upon arrival at Miami International Airport, preventing… Read more »
Africa: U.S. Health Aid to African Countries Tied to Harmful Conditions - HRW
HRW
Pacts Require Abortion Surveillance, Rights to Specimen Sharing, Data Access Read more »
Somalia: First Somali Referee Omar Artan Denied Entry Into U.S.
Vanguard
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was set to make history as the first official from his country to officiate at a FIFA World Cup, has reportedly been denied entry into the United… Read more »
Uganda: Politician Besigye Sues Govt, Muhoozi Over 'Kenya Abduction' and Rights Violations
Nile Post
Veteran opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajj Obeid Lutale, have filed a fresh application before the High Court seeking declarations against the… Read more »
Kenya: Court Upholds Former Deputy President Gachagua's Impeachment
Capital FM
The High Court on Monday upheld the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, affirming the constitutional finality of the process while faulting the Senate for… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Special Forces Raid Al-Shabaab Positions in Bay Region
Shabelle
Somalia's elite Danab Special Forces carried out a planned operation in the El Bashiir area near Buur Hakaba district in the Bay region, targeting suspected Al-Shabaab fighters,… Read more »
Sudan: Joint Statement on Sudan: Political Track [press release]
State Department
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the countries and organizations of Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy,… Read more »
Sudan: Satellite Imagery Reveals the Splintering and Burning of Kauda
Ayin Network
A recent investigation by the Centre for Information Resilience (CIR) and Sudan Witness exposes a devastating arson campaign taking place last month in the Nuba Mountains, South… Read more »
Uganda: Inside Museveni's 2026 SONA
Independent (Kampala)
President Yoweri Museveni used his 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) to present a largely economic scorecard of Uganda's transformation journey, highlighting strong growth in… Read more »
Kenya: Ex-CJ Maraga Arrested During Protest Over Nairobi National Park Land Excision
Capital FM
Former Chief Justice David Maraga was among several environmental activists arrested on Monday during protests against the planned excision of 76 acres of protected land within… Read more »
Kenya: Three-Judge Bench to Rule On Constitutionality of Gachagua Impeachment
Capital FM
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is set to know his fate on Monday when a three-judge bench delivers its ruling on the impeachment case challenging his removal from office. Read more »
Uganda: WHO Chief Praises Uganda's Ebola Response As Cases Rise to 19
Nile Post
The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has commended Uganda's response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak, describing the country's… Read more »
