June 03
Uganda: Alan Kasujja's One-Line Press Releases Talk of the Town
Nile Post
A growing debate has emerged over the communication style of the Uganda Media Centre under its Executive Director, Alan Kasujja, following a noticeable shift toward unusually… Read more »
Uganda: Bishop Rubaramira Calls for Strict Observation of Ebola Sops During Martyrs Day Mass in Kabale
Nile Post
The Bishop of Kabale Diocese, Rt Rev Callist Rubaramira, has appealed to the public to strictly observe Standard Operating Procedures and guidelines issued by the Ministry of… Read more »
Uganda: Sabalenka Crumbles in French Open Quarter-Finals
Nile Post
BBC Sport - World number one Aryna Sabalenka says she fell into a "very deep, dark hole" mentally as she unravelled in a crushing quarter-final defeat by Diana Shnaider in yet… Read more »
Uganda: Court Halts Ira Board Decision Blocking Lubega Contract Renewal
Nile Post
The High Court in Kampala has issued an interim administrative order stopping the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) from acting on a decision that effectively blocked the… Read more »
Uganda: Vetting Is Not a Coronation and Parliament Has Every Right to Ask Difficult Questions
Nile Post
When a presidential nominee walks into Parliament's Appointments Committee, they are not entering a graduation ceremony where approval is guaranteed. They are entering one of the… Read more »
Kenya: Treadway, Invasion Commit $1.25 Billion to Back African Startups Through New Incubation Platform
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya,June 3- Treadway Investment Bank and Invasion Limited have unveiled a new startup incubation platform targeting African entrepreneurs, backed by a $1.25 billion… Read more »
East Africa: Hoving Shines At Great Rift Valley Lodge As Battle for Somabay Amateur Golf World Cup Tickets Hots Up
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 3, 2026 - The Great Rift Valley Madaraka Edition successfully concluded with an impressive display of competitive golf, producing a new crop of qualifiers who… Read more »
June 02
Rwanda: All You Need to Know About Genocide Memorial Unveiled in France
New Times
A new permanent memorial dedicated to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda was unveiled on Tuesday, June 2, in Paris. Read more »
Uganda: Ebola Rumours Keeping Some Learners Out of School, Government Warns
Nile Post
The government has expressed concern that misinformation about Ebola is preventing some learners from attending school, despite assurances that no education institutions have been… Read more »
Sudan: Scores Dead in New Drone Attacks Across Darfur, Kordofan
Dabanga
New drone attacks have left a swathe of death and material destruction across Darfur and Kordofan over the past days, as warring parties exchange accusations, and tribal tensions… Read more »
Africa: The Untold Story of the Battle of Adowa - How Anti-Imperialism Can Be Rebuilt From the Ground Up [analysis]
African Arguments
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Sudan: The Secret Route of Colombian Fighters Joining the RSF
Ayin Network
More evidence from multiple sources strengthens claims that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is supporting a covert network to recruit and transport Colombian private military… Read more »
Ethiopia: Landslide Re-Election Expected for PM Abiy
Daily Trust
Ethiopians flocked to the polls on Monday, with the Prosperity Party (PP) of incumbent Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed all but guaranteed to win a landslide victory. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Considers Mandatory 21-Day Quarantine for High-Risk Travelers
Capital FM
The Ministry of Health says all incoming travellers may soon be required to present certified exit surveillance reports from their countries of origin, alongside detailed screening… Read more »
Africa: Ebola's Long Shadow Over the World Cup
Independent (Kampala)
On May 30, as football fans around the world counted down to the start of the FIFA World Cup in North America and airlines prepared for the annual surge in summer travel, the World… Read more »
Africa: Africa's AI Future Hinges On Smaller, Local Data Centres - Experts
New Times
Microsoft and G42's planned digital investment in Kenya has become a case study in how large infrastructure deals can run into challenges tied to power availability, policy… Read more »
Kenya: 'We Know What We Are Doing' - - Ruto Defends Laikipia Ebola Quarantine Facility
Capital FM
President William Ruto has strongly defended Kenya's Ebola preparedness programme, dismissing criticism over the proposed establishment of a quarantine and isolation facility at… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - June 2, 2026
allAfrica
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Ethiopia: Ethiopia Goes Electric Following Gas Car Ban
DW
Electric vehicles have taken off in Ethiopia. Key to the shift: a world-first ban on importing fossil fuel-powered vehicles. Read more »
Africa: Senegal Crowned TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Afcon Champions After Shootout Win Over Tanzania
CAF
Senegal were crowned champions of the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2026, after beating Tanzania 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Tuesday's… Read more »
Africa: Somalia, Eswatini Pledge Stronger Ties At Korea-Africa Ministerial Meeting
Shabelle
Somalia's Foreign Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi met with Eswatini's Minister of Economic Planning and Development, Thambo Gina, on the sidelines of the Korea-Africa Foreign… Read more »
Kenya: Three Students Arrested As Barding Boys High School Shut Down Over Fire Threat
Capital FM
Barding Boys High School in Alego Usonga Constituency has been closed indefinitely following the discovery of an alleged arson plot that led to the arrest of three students. Read more »
Kenya: State Considering Budget Allocation to Clear Part of Sh12bn Flower Export Tax Claims
Capital FM
The government is considering budgetary allocations to clear part of the more than Sh12 billion VAT refund backlog owed to flower exporters while pursuing structural tax reforms… Read more »
Uganda: Ministerial Nominees Face Parliament's Appointments Committee
Nile Post
The Appointments Committee of Parliament convened on June 1, 2026, to begin the vetting of newly appointed ministers in a closed-door session involving all 37 members of the… Read more »
Kenya: What You Need to Know About U.S. Ambassador Nominee to Kenya Henry Wooster
Capital FM
President Donald Trump has nominated seasoned career diplomat Henry Wooster to serve as the next United States Ambassador to Kenya. Read more »
