June 02
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 »
Africa: 20 African Cities Selected as Full U.S. Visa Processing Hubs
Nile Post
Kampala has been retained as one of only 20 US visa processing hubs in Africa under a major restructuring plan by the administration of President Donald Trump, positioning Uganda… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Screening 3,000 Travelers Daily for Ebola, No Cases Recorded So Far, Says Ruto
Capital FM
Kenya is currently screening an average of 3,000 travellers entering the country every day as part of enhanced Ebola surveillance measures, with no case of the deadly disease… Read more »
South Sudan: WFP Scales Up Emergency Response in South Sudan As Catastrophic Hunger and Malnutrition Deepen
WFP
WFP is delivering vital food and nutritional assistance to hundreds of thousands of people in Akobo East, as insecurity, infrastructure damage and the onset of the rainy season… Read more »
Kenya: Health Minister to Explain Ebola Preparedness, U.S. Deal Before Parliamentary Committee
Capital FM
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale is slated to brief the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Health on Kenya's preparedness to manage the Ebola Bundibugyo virus and to… Read more »
Ethiopia: NEBE Announces Successful Conclusion of Ethiopia's 7th General Election
ENA
The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has announced the successful completion of Ethiopia's 7th General Election, marking the end of a nationwide voting process. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda in Talks With Premier League Clubs for Jersey Sponsorship
Nile Post
The government is in discussions with several English Premier League clubs over a potential jersey sponsorship arrangement that would see the 'Visit Uganda' brand featured… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan-Built UrbanTok Promises What Global Platforms Haven't - Real Money for African Creators
Capital FM
A Kenyan technology company is betting that the future of Africa's creator economy will not be built in Silicon Valley but right here at home. Read more »
Kenya: Katiba Institute Says Denied Access to Laikipia Ebola Site As Court Flags Non-Compliance Concerns
Capital FM
The High Court has been informed that officials from Katiba Institute were denied access to a site in Laikipia allegedly identified for an Ebola quarantine, exposure, and treatment… Read more »
Sudan: Cabinet Directs Formation of National Committee to Address Education Issues
SNA
Khartoum, June 2, 2026 (SUNA) - The Council of Ministers held its regular meeting on Tuesday afternoon in Khartoum under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Special Forces Conduct Security Operations in Middle Shabelle
Shabelle
Somalia's elite Danab Special Forces carried out planned security operations in several areas of the Middle Shabelle region, targeting suspected hideouts and positions used by… Read more »
