June 05
Kenya: Don't Force Exams At the Expense of School Stability, Bitok Tells Teachers
Capital FM
Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has cautioned teachers and school administrators against forcing students to sit examinations when they express anxiety or indicate… Read more »
East Africa: Danish Chamber Taps Kepsa Network to Expand Business Footprint in East Africa
Capital FM
Kenyan businesses are set to gain stronger links with Danish investors and firms following a strategic cooperation agreement between the Danish Chamber of Commerce (DCC) and the… Read more »
Uganda: Ebola Cases Rise to 19 As Surveillance Intensifies
Nile Post
Uganda's cumulative number of confirmed Ebola cases has risen to 19 following the confirmation of three new infections, according to the latest update from the Ministry of Health. Read more »
Tanzania: PM Calls for Compliance With Ebola Prevention Guidelines
Daily News
PRIME Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba yesterday urged the public to continue heeding advice from health experts and follow official guidelines regarding the Ebola outbreak reported in… Read more »
Tanzania: Medical Pundits Link Non-Iodinated Salts to Heart Disease
Daily News
THE ongoing health camp in Mtwara Region has found 85 per cent of 58 people attended in three days have Hypertension Heart Disease (HHD) linking the high rate to among others… Read more »
Uganda: Maj. Gen. Matsiko Urges Students On Patriotism, Discipline
Nile Post
Students of Kawempe Muslim Secondary School on Thursday received guidance on patriotism, discipline and responsible citizenship during an orientation session organized by the… Read more »
Uganda: Journalists Locked Out As Nup Supporters Return to Court for Bail Hearing
Nile Post
Journalists were on Friday denied access to Kanyanya Chief Magistrate's Court as National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters and leaders returned for the hearing of their bail… Read more »
Kenya: Africa's AI Growth Must Priorities Disability Access, Experts Tell Inclusive Tech Summit
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Global technology leaders and disability rights advocates at the 2026 Inclusive Africa Conference (IAC) have called for urgent reforms to ensure Artificial Intelligence (AI) and… Read more »
Tanzania: 'Tanzania Rising' Documentary Highlights Samia's Global Diplomacy and Development Drive
Daily News
A new short documentary titled "Tanzania Rising" has showcased the growing international profile of Tanzania under President Samia Suluhu Hassan, highlighting her role in opening… Read more »
Mauritius/Tanzania: Tanzania Sits Fifth After Opening Round in Mauritius
Daily News
TANZANIA opened its campaign at the Africa Region IV Men's Team Championship with a fifth-place finish after the first round at Tamarina Golf Club in Mauritius on Thursday and will… Read more »
Rwanda: Weekend Watch - Five Films That Challenge the Way We Think
New Times
Some films leave audiences talking long after the credits roll, not because of spectacular action scenes or record-breaking ticket sales, but because of the questions they raise… Read more »
Rwanda: When Swollen Feet Signal Something Deeper [opinion]
New Times
Swelling over the feet, known as pedal edema, is not uncommon and can occur due to various causes. It is often a worrying condition and may generate anxiety. However, it is usually… Read more »
Rwanda: The Last Luddite Standing [opinion]
New Times
There is a woman I know who still grinds her millet by hand. Not because she cannot afford a machine. Not because the mill down the road is too far away. She does it because, she… Read more »
Africa: Today in History - the World Recognises HIV/Aids
Nile Post
June 5, 1981, is widely recognised as the day the world first became aware of what would later be known as HIV/Aids. Read more »
Tanzania: Serengeti Boys Have Proved Grassroots Football Works
Daily News
THE Serengeti Boys have given Tanzania a reason to believe again. Their campaign at the AFCON Under-17 finals was not built on luck or noise. It was built on discipline,… Read more »
Uganda: Refugees Are Not a Burden - Why Investing in Livelihoods Is in Uganda's National Interest [analysis]
Nile Post
Uganda is widely recognised as one of the most welcoming countries in the world for refugees. For decades, the country has maintained a progressive refugee policy that grants… Read more »
June 04
Africa: All of Africa Today - June 4, 2026
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South Africa: Electoral Commission Confirms Special Votes for Local Polls - South African News Briefs - June 4, 2026
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Uganda: Over 500 Villages At Risk As Landslide Cracks Widen in Namisindwa District
Nile Post
More than 500 villages in Namisindwa District are facing the threat of displacement and possible disaster following the emergence of large landslide-induced ground cracks across… Read more »
Somalia: From Food Lines in Somalia to Clinics in Afghanistan, Hormuz Crisis Sends Shockwaves Through Global Aid Networks
UN News
What began as a geopolitical crisis in the Middle East nearly 100 days ago is increasingly becoming a food security crisis elsewhere, with UN agencies warning of rising hunger in… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Rejects Xenophobia Label, Calls for African Solutions
Capital FM
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has rejected claims of xenophobia, instead describing migration pressures as a continental challenge that requires African-led solutions,… Read more »
Rwanda: Two More Journalists Arrested in Rwanda
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Investigations Relate to Reporting on Kigali's Worst Kept Secret Read more »
Kenya: KRA Forgoes Sh9.1bn in Taxes to Cushion Consumers From Fuel Price Surge
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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has forgone Sh9.1 billion in tax revenue over the past two months following the government's decision to reduce Value Added Tax (VAT) on petroleum… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa, Kenya Sign Six New Agreements to Deepen Cooperation
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South Africa and Kenya have signed six new Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening cooperation in trade, maritime transport, skills development, gender equality,… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Predicts Uganda's Economy Will Hit $80 Billion Next Year
Nile Post
KAMPALA -- President Museveni has projected that Uganda's economy will grow to $80 billion in the next financial year, presenting the forecast as evidence of the country's… Read more »
