May 26
Africa: Inside Africa's Race to Stop Ebola [analysis]
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda is mobilizing its hard-earned Ebola expertise as eastern DRC's outbreak threatens to overwhelm borders, and strain economies Read more »
Kenya: Ignore Fearmongering Online Videos Claiming to Show an Earthquake in Eldoret, Kenya
Africa Check
Ignore fearmongering online videos claiming to show an earthquake in Eldoret, Kenya Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - May 26, 2026
allAfrica
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Kenya: Mudavadi Commissions Kenya's First Jigger Museum in Murang'a
Capital FM
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has commissioned Kenya's first jigger museum and archive centre in Murang'a County,… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Calls for Stronger African Union Institutions Amid Global Shifts
Capital FM
President William Ruto has called for accelerated reforms within the African Union, saying the continent must take greater control of its future through stronger institutions,… Read more »
Africa: Building Ethiopia's Pharmaceutical Future - From Strong Regulation to Local Production [press release]
World Bank
Ethiopia is transforming from an import-dependent market into a pharmaceutical manufacturing hub. After becoming the 9th African nation to reach WHO Maturity Level 3, local… Read more »
Kenya: FIFA Rejects Suspension of Kenya FA Boss Hussein Mohamed
Nile Post
World football governing body Fifa has rejected the suspension of Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohamed, ruling that the process used by a section of the… Read more »
Kenya: Budget Committee Flags Funding Gaps, Push for Better Budget Prioritisation Across Sectors
Capital FM
The Budget and Appropriations Committee has called for enhanced fiscal discipline and better prioritisation across government sectors, warning against fragmented funding,… Read more »
Uganda: Seven Kigezi Leaders Named in Museveni's New Cabinet As Region Gains Influence
Nile Post
Seven leaders from Uganda's Kigezi sub-region have been appointed to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni's newly unveiled Cabinet, in a reshuffle that highlights the region's… Read more »
Uganda: Ankole Loses Cabinet Ground As Museveni Drops Mwebesa, Magyezi
Nile Post
A major Cabinet reshuffle by President Yoweri Museveni has significantly reduced Ankole's representation in central government, leaving the sub-region with only two ministerial… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Retains Janet, Drops Kasaija and Gen Ali
Nile Post
Kampala -- President Museveni has released a new Cabinet list for the 2026 to 2031 term, signalling one of the most significant reshuffles in recent years, with sweeping changes… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Swaps Aceng, Baryomunsi in Major Cabinet Reshuffle
Nile Post
President Museveni has announced a new cabinet reshuffle, with one of the most notable changes being the swap of ministerial positions between Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng and Dr. Chris… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Approves Sweeping Economic, Social Policy Measures [opinion]
Reporter
-Endorses reforms on energy, trade, insurance, statistics and women's empowerment Read more »
Ethiopia: Council of Ministers Approves, Refers Agreements and Bills On Wide Ranging Issues
ENA
The Council of Ministers passed today decisions on loan agreements spanning agriculture, energy, trade, and climate finance as well as wide ranging legislative frameworks. Read more »
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Calls On Ethiopians to Embrace Values of Sacrifice, Obedience, and Mutual Support On Eid Al-Adha
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has called on Ethiopians to embrace the values of sacrifice, obedience, and mutual support as Muslims celebrate the 1,447th Eid al-Adha (Arafa) holiday… Read more »
Ethiopia: Prime Minister Abiy Inaugurates State-of-the-Art Lafto Hospital in Addis Ababa
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Tuesday inaugurated the newly built Lafto Hospital, describing it as a major step toward transforming Ethiopia into a regional hub for advanced… Read more »
Somalia: International Lawyer Jason Mccue Leads Legal Push for Somaliland Recognition
Horn Diplomat
International human rights lawyer Jason McCue delivered a sharply worded address during the launch of the Somaliland Independence Recognition Institution in Hargeisa, publicly… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Flower Growers Seek Tax Reprieve Amid Sh200 Million Daily Losses
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 26-Kenya's flower industry is pushing for tax relief and faster government support measures, warning that rising levies under the proposed Finance Bill 2026… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Warns Against Overgrowing Conflicts, and Armed Violence That Threaten Global Peace, and Economic Stability.
Daily News
Tanzania has expressed concern over growing global instability driven by international conflicts, geopolitical rivalry and armed violence, warning that the situation continues to… Read more »
Kenya: 71 Officers From Kenya and 19 Allied Nations Graduate From National Defence College in Multinational Cohort
Capital FM
Kenya has reaffirmed its ambition to position itself as a regional hub for strategic military education and security leadership following the graduation of 71 senior officers and… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, China Move to Deepen Strategic Partnership As Mudavadi Meets Ambassador Guo
Capital FM
Kenya and China are seeking to deepen their longstanding bilateral ties, with fresh discussions focusing on infrastructure development, trade, technology and people-to-people… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania, Mozambique Broaden Ties in Defence and Security
Daily News
TANZANIA and Mozambique have agreed to strengthen cooperation in defence and security matters, particularly in the fight against terrorism and criminal activities threatening peace… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Outlines Strategies to Enhance Healthcare Services for Mothers, Children
Daily News
DEPUTY Minister of Health, Florence Samizi has said the Tanzanian government has continued to take various strategic steps to strengthen the health of pregnant women and children… Read more »
Tanzania: Call for Tanzanian Artists to Produce Films That Promote Tourism, Inspire Dreams
Daily News
TANZANIAN artists have been encouraged to use films and documentaries to promote domestic tourism by showcasing the country's attractions, as demonstrated by the special screening… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Tables 359.326bn/ - Budget for Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation
Daily News
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation has requested Parliament to approve a budget of 359.326bn/- for the implementation of its activities during the 2026/2027… Read more »
