June 03
Somalia: Concerns Over Media Freedom and Press Suppression in Somalia [press release]
Shabelle
The platforms of Shabelle TV and radio are once again under what looks like coordinated and selected pressure activities from state-sponsored minders in Somalia. Read more »
Kenya: Statement On Ebola Response Efforts and Cooperation With Kenya [press release]
U.S. Embassy Nairobi
We are aware of the court action filed in Kenya and are actively working with the Kenyan government to resolve any objections and communicate our shared objectives to the Kenyan… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya-US Disease Agreement 'Began in 2015' - Govt
Capital FM
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale says that the cooperation agreement between Kenya and the United States on threat reduction and biological and infectious diseases programmes… Read more »
Kenya: President Ramaphosa to Host President of Kenya
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday host Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto on a State Visit to South Africa, with the two leaders expected to strengthen bilateral… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Keep Power Tariffs Unchanged After Withdrawing KPLC Review Bid
Capital FM
NAIROBI,Kenya,June 3-Kenyan households, businesses and manufacturers will continue paying current electricity rates after the government withdrew a retail electricity tariff review… Read more »
Kenya: Energy Ministry Withdraws Electricity Tariff Review Application
Capital FM
The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum has announced the withdrawal of a retail electricity tariff review application that had been submitted by Kenya Power and Lighting Company… Read more »
Sudan: Minnawi Urges Immediate Halt to Fighting Between Salamat and Beni Halba, Warns Against Targeting Civilians
SNA
Khartoum, June 2, 2026 (SUNA) - The Governor of Darfur Region, Minni Arko Minnawi, has called for an immediate halt to the tribal clashes between the Salamat and Beni Halba tribes,… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Economy Steady At 4.6pc, but Debt and Energy Costs Weigh On Outlook - EBRD
Capital FM
Kenya's economy is projected to maintain steady but subdued growth in the near term, even as rising energy costs, tight fiscal space and global trade disruptions weigh on broader… Read more »
Africa: Tanzania Teenage Star Athanasi Wins Golden Boot At TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Afcon
CAF
Tanzania forward Dismas Shida Athanasi has been named the Golden Boot winner at the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2026, after finishing as the… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit to Adopt NYPD-Style Tech and Data Policing Model
Capital FM
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has said technology- and data-driven policing will form the backbone of the planned Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit (NMPU), as Kenya… Read more »
Africa: Heads of AU and IGAD Election Missions Laud Ethiopia's Democratic, Electoral Evolution
ENA
The African Union and IGAD Election Observation Missions to the 2026 Ethiopian election have commended the significant milestone in the country's democratic and electoral… Read more »
Uganda: Ministry of Health Deploys Dr. Jimmy Opigo to Strengthen Ebola Preparedness in West Nile
Nile Post
The Ministry of Health has deployed Assistant Commissioner Dr. Jimmy Opigo to the West Nile region to coordinate Ebola preparedness and response efforts as authorities intensify… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Places Over 600 Ebola Contacts On No-Fly List As Cases Rise
Independent (Kampala)
The Ministry of Health says over six hundred contacts of the fifteen Ebola Bundibugyo virus-positive cases in Uganda have been placed under a No-fly list. Read more »
Africa: Call for Bigger Investment in Africa's Blue Economy
Daily News
AFRICA must accelerate investment in its blue economy and place coastal communities at the heart of ocean conservation if it is to unlock billions of dollars in economic… Read more »
Central Africa: The Alliance Driving Instability in the Great Lakes Region
New Times
The Great Lakes Region of Africa remains a central arena for Western power competition, driven by its abundant critical minerals, which are foundational to global digital… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, France Sign Deal to Employ Diplomats' Dependants
New Times
Rwanda and France have signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening cooperation on migration rules and allowing family members of diplomats and other… Read more »
Somalia: Mogadishu Authorities Approve Opposition Protest, Designate Three Venues
Shabelle
Authorities in Somalia's capital have approved an opposition-led demonstration planned for June 4, while assigning three designated venues for the gathering and urging participants… Read more »
Rwanda: Genocide Survivors, Activists Welcome New Memorial Unveiled in Paris
New Times
Genocide survivors and representatives of survivor organizations, and activists have welcomed the inauguration of a new memorial in Paris dedicated to the victims of the 1994… Read more »
Uganda: Muganga Alleges Bias, Xenophobia in Parliamentary Vetting Process
Nile Post
The Minister-designate for Internal Affairs, Lawrence Muganga, has launched a strong public response following his contentious appearance before Parliament's Appointments… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Seeks Sh2.6bn to Boost Ebola Preparedness for First 100 Cases - CS Duale
Capital FM
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has told Parliament that the government is seeking Sh 2.6 billion to enhance Kenya's readiness to respond to an Ebola Virus Disease outbreak,… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Finland Seek to Deepen Economic Cooperation, Bilateral Engagement
ENA
Ethiopia and Finland have expressed their keenness to bolster their economic cooperation. Read more »
Kenya: Laikipia Will Protect Both Kenyans and Us Citizens Amid Security Assurance Remarks - CS Duale
Capital FM
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has assured that both Kenyan citizens and visiting US nationals in Laikipia will be protected, amid ongoing discussions on international… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Boosts Ebola Preparedness With Isolation Units At KNH, NPS Hospital and 29 Counties, CS Duale Says
Capital FM
Kenya has significantly strengthened its preparedness and response capacity against Ebola Virus Disease, with key health facilities and county governments enhancing isolation and… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania, IMF Affirm Their Strong Ties in Supporting Economic Stability
Daily News
TANZANIA and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reaffirmed their strong cooperation in supporting economic stability and development programmes as the new IMF Resident… Read more »
East Africa: Tanzania Calls for Stronger Regional Unity to Contain Ebola Outbreak in East Africa
Daily News
TANZANIA has urged East African countries to strengthen regional cooperation and emergency preparedness in response to the ongoing ebola outbreak in parts of East and Central… Read more »
