June 24
South Africa: Joburg Watches R10-Billion Flow Down the Drain
GroundUp
Auditor-General publishes scathing report on City's water management Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania, Italy Explore the Mattei Program's Strategic Opportunities in Deepening Economic Ties
Daily News
THE Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Said Shaib Mussa has held talks with the Italian Ambassador to Tanzania,… Read more »
Ethiopia: What Ethiopia Delivers in Diplomacy and Why the World Keeps Coming
ENA
There are moments in the life of nations when diplomacy speaks louder than rhetoric. Read more »
Benin: Benin's New President Seeks New Outreach to Togo and Niger [analysis]
African Arguments
On May 24, 2026, former Beninese finance minister under the outgoing president Patrice Talon, Romuald Wadagni, was sworn into office as the President of Benin. His election was… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Prime Minister Arrives in Galmudug for Talks With Regional President
Shabelle
Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre arrived in the central city of Dhusamareb on Wednesday for an official visit to Galmudug state, where he was received by regional President… Read more »
South Africa: DA Refers Deputy Minister Zikalala to the Public Protector Over Unlawful Appointment of Idt Chairperson [press release]
DA
The Democratic Alliance has laid a complaint with the Public Protector against the former Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Sihle Zikalala (now Deputy Minister), over… Read more »
Uganda: Plu-Backed MPs Seek to Oust Leader of the Opposition
Independent (Kampala)
A fresh political battle over the office of the Leader of the Opposition (LOP) is brewing after two Members of Parliament notified Parliament of their intention to introduce a… Read more »
Uganda: Why Police Tactics Are Falling Short On Kidnapping for Ransom Cases
Independent (Kampala)
Security experts are warning that inadequate investment in kidnapping investigation skills has left law enforcement agencies exposed, fueling public anxiety as kidnapping cases… Read more »
South Africa: Private Sector Urged to Partner With Government to Improve Air Quality
SAnews.gov.za
Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Bernice Swarts has called on the private sector to work with government to strengthen efforts to improve air quality. Read more »
South Africa: Government Brings Its Services Closer to Communities in Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality
SAnews.gov.za
Government has called on community members in the Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality in Mpumalanga to attend the Government Exhibition Day (GED) on Thursday and make use of… Read more »
South Africa: SAPS Shines Spotlight On Its Dedicated Young Police Officers
SAnews.gov.za
As South Africa marks Youth Month in June, the spotlight is firmly on the achievements, challenges and aspirations of young members of the South African Police Service (SAPS)… Read more »
South Africa: Constitutional Court Confirms VAT Treatment of Recycled Gold
SAnews.gov.za
The Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service (SARS), Dr Johnstone Makhubu, has welcomed a unanimous Constitutional Court judgment in the matter against Lueven Metals… Read more »
South Africa: Whole-of-Society Response Needed to Reduce Adolescent Pregnancy
SAnews.gov.za
Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, has called for a new model of partnership to tackle adolescent pregnancy. Read more »
South Africa: Acting Minister Confident of Western Cape Readiness Ahead of 30 June
SAnews.gov.za
Acting Minister of Police Firoz Cachalia has expressed confidence in the operational plans of the Western Cape police ahead of the anticipated June 30 protests, while urging… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Improves Global Competitiveness Ranking
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa has improved its position in the 2026 World Competitiveness Yearbook (WCY), climbing 10 places to rank 54th out of 70 economies surveyed, according to the latest… Read more »
South Africa: SACAP, NPA Partner to Improve Enforcement of Architectural Profession Act
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) has taken steps to strengthen collaboration with the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) as part of efforts to… Read more »
Africa: New Maritime Task Force Puts Gulf of Guinea Unity to the Test [analysis]
ISS
The Combined Maritime Task Force takes aim at piracy and other crimes affecting 26 diverse countries from Senegal to Angola. Read more »
South Africa: National Treasury Releases Provincial Budget Report
SAnews.gov.za
National Treasury has released the Provincial Budgets and Expenditure Report for the fourth quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, which covers provincial receipts and payments. Read more »
Tanzania: House Okays 62.3tri/ - Budget
Daily News
THE National Assembly has approved the 62.33 tri/- national budget for the 2026/27 financial year, with the government pledging to strengthen domestic revenue collection, enhance… Read more »
Rwanda: What to Know As Ex-Ferwafa Boss Seeks Bail
New Times
The High Court in Kigali is expected to rule on June 30 on a request for provisional release filed by former Secretary General of the Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA), Adolphe… Read more »
Nigeria: CSO Raises Concerns Over Executive Powers, Transparency Gaps in Akwa Ibom Fiscal Bill
Premium Times
Policy Alert has asked Akwa Ibom lawmakers to amend key provisions of the proposed Fiscal Responsibility Bill, warning that unchecked executive powers and weak accountability… Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Assembly Suspends Plenary Indefinitely Over Friction With Executive
Leadership
Following unresolved issues with the Executive arm, the Niger State House of Assembly has suspended sitting indefinitely until the Executive arm meets its demands. Read more »
South Africa: Unite Against Xenophobia - South Africans Must Target Capitalist Inequality, Not Fellow Victims
Daily Maverick
Political elites and right-wing networks are weaponising poverty to scapegoat vulnerable African migrants, distracting the public from the capitalist inequality and state failures… Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland Reviews Social Protection Spending to Improve Public Services
Horn Diplomat
Somaliland's government on Tuesday presented the findings of a review of spending in the social protection sector, as authorities seek to strengthen public financial management and… Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland, World Bank Review Public Financial Reform Project
Horn Diplomat
Somaliland and the World Bank concluded a two-day review meeting on Tuesday aimed at assessing progress in a major public sector reform programme designed to modernize state… Read more »
