June 02
Uganda: Is Kenneth Omona Headed to New York?
Nile Post
Speculation is growing within diplomatic circles that former State Minister for Northern Uganda and former Principal Private Secretary to the President, Kenneth Omona, could be… Read more »
Uganda: Police Arrest Three Suspected Members of 'Bona Bafu' Gang in Kira Operation
Nile Post
Police in Kira Division have arrested three suspects believed to be members of a criminal gang known as "Bona Bafu" during an operation in Agenda, Mbalwa-Namugongo in Kira… Read more »
Uganda: BoU Slashes Cheque Limits, Introduces Cash Withdrawal Caps in Digital Payments Drive
Nile Post
Ugandans and businesses will soon face tighter limits on cheque transactions and over-the-counter cash withdrawals following new measures unveiled by the Bank of Uganda (BoU) to… Read more »
East Africa: Uganda's Exports Soar to Record $10.2bn As Coffee and Gold Drive Growth
Nile Post
Uganda's export sector has recorded significant growth, with earnings rising from $6.5 billion between July 2024 and May 2025 to $10.2 billion during the same period of the 2025/26… Read more »
Uganda: The Elephant in the Room Is Corruption - Nameere [column]
Nile Post
Minister of State-designate for Local Government Justine Nameere Nsubuga has pledged to intensify the fight against corruption and ensure government programmes deliver tangible… Read more »
Uganda: Judge Orders Filing of Sureties' Details in Kivumbi Bail Case
Nile Post
International Crimes Division of the High Court Judge Susan Okalany has ordered sureties for the remaining 14 bail applicants in the terrorism case involving former Butambala… Read more »
Uganda: Muzaata Tour and Travel Explores Holy Quran Printing Process At Renowned Service Center
Nile Post
Muzaata Tour and Travel has visited the Holy Quran Service Center, a facility dedicated to the printing and distribution of the Holy Quran, as part of efforts to deepen… Read more »
Uganda: No Martyrs Day Gatherings Will Be Allowed in Mpigi - RDC Mwanje Warns
Nile Post
Security leaders in Mpigi District have warned that anyone who organizes or participates in Martyrs Day celebrations within the district will be arrested, as authorities enforce a… Read more »
Uganda: Police Tight-Lipped On Anita Among's Corruption Probe
Independent (Kampala)
The Uganda Police Force (UPF) has declined to provide detailed updates on the ongoing high-profile investigations into alleged corruption involving several politicians, including… Read more »
June 01
Sudan: Renewed Clashes Between the Salamat and Beni Halba Tribes in South Darfur [blog]
Darfur Network for Human Rights
The Darfur Network for Human Rights (DNHR) has documented the renewal of armed clashes between the Salamat and Beni Halba tribes in South Darfur State on 30 May 2026. Violence… Read more »
Ethiopia: Voting Interrupted in 'Certain Areas' of Oromia and Amhara Regions
Addis Standard
The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) said 143 polling stations across the country failed to open today due to security-related problems, while voting that had already… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Offers Historic Apology to Northern Kenya Over Years of State Neglect
Capital FM
President William Ruto has issued a formal apology to the people of Northern Kenya for decades of State-sanctioned marginalisation and neglect that have resulted in the region… Read more »
Kenya: Police Clash With Nanyuki Protesters Over Proposed Ebola Facility As Tensions Escalate
Capital FM
Anti-riot police clashed with hundreds of protesters in Nanyuki on Monday as demonstrations against a proposed Ebola quarantine and isolation facility at Laikipia Airbase turned… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - June 1, 2026
allAfrica
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Uganda: Kafeero's Remains Exhumed As DNA Testing Begins to Resolve Paternity Dispute
Nile Post
The remains of celebrated Kadongo Kamu musician Prince Paul Kafeero have been exhumed under a court order to facilitate DNA sampling in a long-running paternity and inheritance… Read more »
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Urges Candidates to Honor Public Trust As Millions Vote Across Ethiopia
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has called on political candidates across the spectrum to embrace a profound sense of duty and psychological readiness to match the extraordinary… Read more »
Rwanda: UK Wins Court Case Over Canceled Rwanda Asylum Plan
DW
An international court has rejected a Rwandan claim for millions in damages over a scrapped deal to send asylum seekers to the East African nation. Read more »
Kenya: Bolt Dismisses Claims of Kenya Exit, Says Operations Remain Uninterrupted
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 1 - Ride-hailing platform Bolt has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that it plans to cease operations in Kenya next week, terming the… Read more »
Kenya: Why the Finance Bill 2026 Proposal On Non-Resident Landlords Is a Step Towards Tax Equity
Capital FM
The real estate sector remains one of Kenya's most vibrant and important economic pillars. According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) 2023/2024 Real Estate Survey,… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Govt Reports 58 Dead in RSF Attack On North Kordofan Villages
Dabanga
The death toll from a paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attack on villages west of Bara in North Kordofan's Azhaf area, has risen to at least 58 after residents discovered… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Goes to the Polls With the Result Widely Seen As a Foregone Conclusion
RFI
Ethiopia holds parliamentary and regional elections on Monday that analysts expect Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party to win by a large margin, despite significant unrest across… Read more »
Somalia: International Community Urges Dialogue As Somalia Political Tensions Rise
Shabelle
The international community has expressed deep concern over Somalia's political situation, calling on the government and opposition to urgently resume dialogue and reach agreement… Read more »
Kenya: Air Base Cordoned Off As Hundreds Protest Planned Ebola Facility
Capital FM
Hundreds of residents in Nanyuki staged a protest on Monday against the proposed establishment of an Ebola quarantine and isolation facility at Laikipia Airbase, amid growing… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: FDLR's 'General' Mutayomba Wounded in Battle, Evacuated to Kinshasa
New Times
A senior member of the FDLR militia identified as Mutayomba was severely wounded during recent fighting with AFC/M23 rebels in Masisi Territory in eastern DR Congo, reports said on… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Orders Integration of Madrasa and Duksi Into Basic Education System
Capital FM
President William Ruto has directed the Ministry of Education to begin consultations aimed at formally integrating Madrasa, Duksi, and pastoral instruction programmes into Kenya's… Read more »
