June 01
Kenya: Madaraka Day 2026 - President Ruto Leads Historic National Celebrations in Wajir
Capital FM
President William Ruto is leading the 2026 Madaraka Day celebrations at the newly constructed Wajir Stadium, marking a historic milestone for the North Eastern region which is… Read more »
Kenya: Over 7,000 Girls Attend Nairobi Festival Promoting Confidence and Positive Choices
Capital FM
More than 7,000 adolescent girls gathered at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, for the Nairobi edition of SKY FEST 2026, an annual event aimed at promoting confidence,… Read more »
East Africa: Uganda's Story - Strength in the Face of Ebola
Nile Post
The Monitor's Ebola story on X, as well as irresponsible reporting by Africa Centre for disease control and Aljazeera show how major media players can be out of touch with reality. Read more »
Rwanda: Tech Firm Aos Commemorates Genocide, Supports Nyamata Memorial, Survivors
New Times
AOS, the leading data centre service provider in Rwanda, has commemorated the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi while supporting its survivors and contributing to the preservation… Read more »
Africa: Nduhungirehe Attends Korea-Africa Talks in Seoul
New Times
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe is in Seoul, attending the 2026 Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers' Meeting, a high-level gathering… Read more »
Tanzania: GGML Kili Challenge 2026 Targets 2.6bn/ - For HIV/Aids Fight
Daily News
THE 2026 edition of the GGML Kilimanjaro Challenge Against HIV/AIDS was officially launched on Saturday, in Dar es Salaam through a fundraising walk and charity drive, with… Read more »
Uganda: Boda Boda Rider Dies After Crashing Into Bus On Kabale-Kisoro Highway
Nile Post
RUBANDA -- Police in Rubanda District have registered a fatal road crash that claimed the life of a 28-year-old boda boda rider after his motorcycle collided with the rear of a bus… Read more »
Sudan: Media Ministry Extends Deadline for Registration of Online Platforms
SNA
The Ministry of Culture, Information, and Tourism has extended the deadline for registration of news websites and digital media platforms for an additional two weeks, until 15 June… Read more »
Sudan: Prime Minister Inspects Port Sudan International Airport, Issues Reform Directives
SNA
Port Sudan, June 1, 2026 (SUNA) - Prime Minister Professor Kamil Idris conducted an inspection visit to Port Sudan International Airport, reviewing operational challenges and… Read more »
Uganda: I Hold Only Ugandan Citizenship, Says Sanjay Tanna
Nile Post
Trade Minister-designate Sanjay Tanna has said he holds only Ugandan citizenship as he addressed public scrutiny surrounding some of President Museveni's recent ministerial… Read more »
Ethiopia: Millions Vote As Ethiopia Holds Landmark General Election
Horn Diplomat
Millions of Ethiopians headed to polling stations across the country on Monday as voting began in Ethiopia's 7th General Election, a nationwide vote seen as a major test of the… Read more »
Somalia: International Partners Urge Somalia Leaders to Resume Election Talks
Horn Diplomat
International partners, including European countries, the European Union and the United Nations, on Monday urged Somalia's political leaders to resume dialogue and swiftly agree… Read more »
Somalia: U.S. State Department Highlights Somaliland's Strategic Value
Horn Diplomat
The U.S. State Department has identified Somaliland as a potential partner for deeper cooperation on security, trade and regional stability, according to a newly released report to… Read more »
Rwanda: Nearly 70 Million Trees Planted in Eight Months
New Times
More than 68 million trees were planted in Rwanda during the 2025/26 planting season, which began in October, surpassing the target by about 14 per cent. Read more »
Ethiopia: NEBE Extends Voting Hours to Accommodate Queues
ENA
_ The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has issued an additional statement regarding the conduct of the 7th General Election. Read more »
Ethiopia: Prime Minister Abiy Praises Ethiopians' Extraordinary Commitment to Democracy
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has commended the Ethiopian people for their extraordinary commitment to democracy, patriotism, and national unity following their massive participation… Read more »
Kenya: China Shifts Kenya Strategy Toward Youth, Education and Culture
Capital FM
China's diplomatic push in Africa is increasingly moving beyond infrastructure projects and trade agreements into classrooms, cultural exchanges and youth engagement. Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania's Pastoral Communities Advised to Embrace ICT in Preserving Their Cultural Heritage
Daily News
THE Registrar of Societies and Non-Governmental Organizations in Tanzania, Emmanuel Kihampa, has urged pastoral communities across the country to embrace Information and… Read more »
Ethiopia: Massive Voter Turnout Reflects Citizens' Strong Commitment to National Affairs, Says Deacon Daniel Kibret
ENA
Deacon Daniel Kibret, Social Affairs Advisor to the Prime Minister, said the large number of voters who turned out early to cast their ballots in Ethiopia's 7th General Election… Read more »
Ethiopia: Seventh General Election Writes New Chapter in Ethiopia's Democracy, Says President Taye
ENA
President Taye Atskeselassie said today that the seventh general election will write a new chapter in the Ethiopian democracy. Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Sounds Alarm Against Children's Access to Smartphones, Risk of Online Abuse
Daily News
THE Tanzanian government has expressed concern over the rising use of electronic devices among children in Tanzania, warning that increased access to smartphones is exposing minors… Read more »
Sudan: 'Quintet-Brokered Addis Dialogue On Sudan Is Flooding the Political Process'
Dabanga
Meetings organised by the 'quintet' group in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa from June 3 to 5, aimed at bringing together all Sudanese parties who did not take part in Third… Read more »
Sudan: Hemedti Decrees Foundation of Security and Defence Council for Tasees Govt
Dabanga
The commander of the Rapid Support forces, Lt Gen Mohammed Hamdan 'Hemedti' Dagalo, has issued a degree to form the Security and Defence Council of the Sudan Founding Alliance… Read more »
Kenya: Wajir Stadium to Be Named After Late Kibaki Minister Ahmed Khalif, Ruto Announces
Capital FM
The newly constructed Wajir Stadium will be named after the late Wajir West MP and former Labour Minister Ahmed Khalif, President William Ruto has announced, in what leaders… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Pledges to End Northern Kenya's Historical Exclusion and Discrimination
Capital FM
President William Ruto has pledged to end decades of exclusion and discrimination against residents of Northern Kenya, declaring that his administration is committed to ensuring… Read more »
