May 27
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Votes - Dominant Ruling Party Seeks a New Mandate in a Deeply Fragmented Nation [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Ethiopia's general election on 1 June 2026 will take place amid armed conflicts and political fragmentation. This has raised questions over voter participation and legitimacy and… Read more »
Ethiopia: Should Ethiopia Limit How Long Its Prime Minister Can Serve? Why This Won't Fix a Deeper Democracy Problem [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Ethiopian prime minister Abiy Ahmed has revived debate over whether the country should impose term limits on its head of government. Speaking before the National Dialogue… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Elections Will Not Be Politically Competitive - Two Reasons Why [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Ethiopia is preparing for a national election on 1 June amid deep political uncertainty and growing insecurity. Officially, the polls are expected to reinforce the country's… Read more »
Uganda: URA Cleared to Enforce Shs18.5 Billion Tax Against Nile Breweries
Independent (Kampala)
The Commercial Division of the High Court has dismissed with costs an application by Nile Breweries Uganda Limited seeking to block the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) from… Read more »
Rwanda: Bal Innovation Summit Highlights Africa's Growing Sports Economy
New Times
As the Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2026 Playoffs continue to light up Kigali, another important conversation took place away from the court on Tuesday during the 2026 bal… Read more »
Uganda: Inside Museveni's Cabinet of Surprises - the Reshuffle That Defied Every Prediction
Nile Post
President Museveni on Tuesday evening unveiled a sweeping new cabinet list that has left Uganda's political class stunned, confused and once again reminded of one enduring reality… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Sets Up Border Holding Centres to Block Ebola Spread, Says Duale
Capital FM
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced a raft of emergency preparedness measures aimed at shielding Kenya from a potential Ebola outbreak, including the establishment of… Read more »
Kenya: High Court Orders Parliament to Reveal National Prayer Breakfast Budget Within 30 Days
Capital FM
The High Court has ordered Parliament to release detailed budget information for the 23rd National Prayer Breakfast within 30 days, in a ruling that reinforces public access to… Read more »
Tanzania: ATCL to Resume Chato Flights Next Month
Daily News
PASSENGER flights to Chato Airport in Geita Region are set to resume on June 2, 2026, a move expected to enhance transport connectivity and boost economic activities across the… Read more »
Tanzania: Tourism Reforms to Benefit Locals
Daily News
EFFORTS are underway in Zanzibar to ensure local communities benefit more from the tourism sector, while authorities intensify international promotion and accelerate tourism… Read more »
Tanzania: Political Leaders Ready to Champion Dialogue
Daily News
POLITICAL party leaders have expressed readiness to support structured dialogue between the government and key social groups in a move aimed at strengthening peace, cooperation,… Read more »
Rwanda: New Rules to Protect Public Servants' Net Pay From Pension Reform Impact
New Times
The government has clarified that recently gazetted amendments to legislation governing public servants do not increase or reduce salaries, but instead seek to harmonise… Read more »
Kenya: 19 Suspects Arraigned in Sh14bn Sacco Fraud Scandal At Milimani Court
Capital FM
Nineteen suspects have been arraigned at the Milimani Law Courts in connection with a sophisticated financial fraud scheme that allegedly led to the loss of more than Sh14 billion… Read more »
Kenya: No, Kenya's Teachers Commission Hasn't Released Mandatory List of Approved Teaching Subject Combinations - Viral Document Fake
Africa Check
No, Kenya's teachers commission hasn't released mandatory list of approved teaching subject combinations; viral document fake Read more »
Sudan: Minister of Finance Leads Sudan Delegation to AfDB Annual Meetings in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo
SNA
Minister of Finance Dr. Gebreil Ibrahim led Sudan's delegation to the 2026 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank (AfDB), hosted by the Republic of the Congo in… Read more »
Kenya: DCI Confirms Arrest of Evans Kawala, Rejects Abduction Claims
Capital FM
Directorate of Criminal Investigations has confirmed the arrest of Jacaranda Bunge la Mwananchi leader Evans Onyango Kawala, dismissing claims by opposition leaders that he had… Read more »
Kenya: Ai News Anchors and Smart Newsrooms - What Kenya Can Learn From China
Capital FM
Kenyan journalists visiting China have been given a rare glimpse into a fast-changing media world where artificial intelligence is now helping produce news, films and digital… Read more »
Uganda: President Museveni's Action Against Underperforming Leaders Is Long Overdue [opinion]
Nile Post
I have closely followed President Museveni's public addresses since his inauguration for a seventh term in office. In his inaugural speech, he boldly declared: "This is Kisanja no… Read more »
Kenya: AMFI Seeks Bad Debt Relief, Vat Exemptions in 2026 Finance Bill
Capital FM
The Association of Microfinance Institutions (AMFI) has urged Parliament to amend the Income Tax Act to explicitly allow lenders including banks, microfinance institutions and… Read more »
Kenya: UDA Says Uhuru Failed Economy, Dismisses Criticism of Ruto As Bitterness Over Legacy
Capital FM
The United Democratic Alliance has accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of failing Kenya's economy during his tenure, dismissing his criticism of President William Ruto as… Read more »
Kenya: Wanga Rallies ODM Supporters Ahead of Major Kisumu Meeting
Capital FM
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has called on supporters of Orange Democratic Movement to turn out in large numbers for the party's upcoming rally scheduled for May 31 at Kirembe… Read more »
Rwanda: Funding Lined Up for Major Waste Treatment Projects
New Times
Major faecal sludge and solid waste management projects are set to receive additional funding in the 2026/27 fiscal year as the government steps up investment in sanitation… Read more »
Rwanda: MPs Warn Over Cuts to Agriculture, Transport Funding
New Times
Members of Parliament have raised concerns over planned cuts to agriculture, transport and social protection spending in the 2026/2027 Budget Framework Paper, warning that the… Read more »
Mauritius: Supply Teachers Speak Out - Same Work, Different Treatment [opinion]
L'Express
We wish to bring attention to the lived reality of supply teachers in Mauritius - a group that plays a crucial role in keeping schools functioning every single day, yet continues… Read more »
Uganda: Musasizi Elevated to Finance Minister in Major Cabinet Reshuffle
Nile Post
Seven leaders from Uganda's Kigezi sub-region have secured positions in President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni's newly announced cabinet, underscoring the region's growing political… Read more »
