June 21
South Africa: DA Eyes Local Government Polls As Geordin Hill-Lewis Makes Big Moves
Daily Maverick
The changes the DA leader has proposed seem to have one goal: winning back areas it has lost, such as the rural Afrikaans and coloured constituencies, and attracting new ones. Read more »
June 20
Tanzania: My Christian Father, My Muslim Mother, and My Country's Truth [guest column]
allAfrica
My father is a devout Lutheran. My mother is a practicing Muslim. I was educated at a Catholic school. This is not an unusual story in Tanzania – it is a very ordinary one. Read more »
Africa: Rwanda and South Africa - From Diplomatic Frost to Strategic Partnership and Greater People-to-People Mobility [guest column]
allAfrica
After more than a decade of diplomatic estrangement, Rwanda and South Africa appear to be taking meaningful steps toward rebuilding a relationship long marked by suspicion,… Read more »
Nigeria: Northern Nigeria's Mass Weddings As Catalyst for Poverty and Banditry
This Day
"O young men, whoever among you can afford to get married, let him do so, and whoever can not afford it, let him fast, for that will be a shield for him." -- Prophet Muhammad… Read more »
Uganda: Former MP Nyangweso Returns to Constituency for Thanksgiving
Nile Post
In a political environment where electoral defeat often signals the end of public engagement, former Samia Bugwe Central Member of Parliament Dennis Nyangweso has taken a different… Read more »
Nigeria: What Is Akpabio's Sin?
This Day
There are few spectacles more embarrassing in politics than a man arguing passionately against himself while pretending to be attacking someone else. Psychologists call this… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu - Wike Has Not Disappointed Me
This Day
Deji Elumoye, Olawale Ajimotokan and James in Abuja Read more »
June 19
Africa: All of Africa Today - June 19, 2026
allAfrica
African Union Condemns Attack on Nigerien Airport Read more »
Kenya: 2027 Elections - Kenyan Politicians' Presence in Places of Worship Grows
Agenzia Fides
In view of the 2027 general elections, Kenya's main political leaders have intensified their presence in churches of various Christian denominations. Read more »
Malawi: Mwanamvekha On the Ropes As Malawi's Economy Teeters
Nyasa Times
Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation Joseph Mwanamvekha faces a stern test of his leadership as he navigates the serious economic challenges confronting… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Ruling Party Has Not Released Final List of Senatorial Candidates for 2027 Elections
Africa Check
Nigeria's ruling party has not released final list of senatorial candidates for 2027 elections Read more »
Gambia: As Rains Approach, Residents Along Kotu Stream Ask - 'Where Is the WACA Project?'
Foroyaa
With Madiba Singhateh Read more »
Chad: RSF-Aligned Gov Suspends MSF Operations Over Abuse Allegations in Chad
Dabanga
Mohamed Hassan El Tawashi, Prime Minister of the Government of Peace and Unity, the executive authority established by the Sudan Founding Alliance (Tasees), which is aligned with… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Summit Charts Path From 'Recognition to Action' On Slavery Reparations
RFI
Ghana is seeking to turn growing international support for slavery reparations into concrete action. As a three-day summit in the country concludes on Friday, African and Caribbean… Read more »
Africa: The Man Who Refused to Be Silenced [analysis]
African Arguments
The first time my father was taken to prison, I was a toddler and did not know what prison was. When I asked where he had gone, my mother told me he had to go rest in a resort for… Read more »
Sudan: Sovereignty Without Control - Sudan, Gold and the Limits of International Law [analysis]
African Arguments
In 2024, as Sudan reeled from one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, UAE imports of its gold jumped by 70%. Millions had been displaced, tens of thousands killed, yet the… Read more »
Tanzania: Minister Calls for Stronger Political Cooperation
Daily News
THE Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office responsible for Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations, Deus Sangu, has urged members of the National Council of Political… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Constitution Defenders Forum Says Legislators Chose Self-Interest Over Democracy As Cab3 Passes in National Assembly
New Zimbabwe
THE Constitution Defenders Forum (CDF) has accused legislators who backed Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 of putting personal interests ahead of the country's democratic future… Read more »
Tanzania: MPs Applaud Social Security Expansion
Daily News
THE National Social Security Fund (NSSF) aims to register 3.7 million self-employed workers by June 2031 as part of efforts to expand social security coverage, while strategic… Read more »
Liberia: 'Reckless and Unlawful'
New Dawn
Liberia's Witness Protection Agency (WPA) has condemned the disclosure of identities of whistleblowers linked to the US$19.2 million cocaine seizure at Roberts International… Read more »
Uganda: Basalirwa Urges State to Respect Due Process in Handling Opposition Legal Cases
Nile Post
Former Bugiri Municipality MP and JEEMA president Asuman Basalirwa has urged government to respect due process in the handling of legal cases involving opposition leaders, saying… Read more »
Sudan: Cabinet Discusses Issues Related to Security and Livelihoods
SNA
The Council of Ministers held its regular meeting on Thursday in Khartoum under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris. Read more »
Sudan: Diplomatic Source Denies Statements Attributed to Ambassador Gaddafi
SNA
An informed diplomatic source told SUNA that statements attributed by an online news website to Ambassador Gaddafi Abdullah Mohamed through a third party are inaccurate. Read more »
Uganda: NRM's Paddy Kisembo Elected Kikuube District Chairperson in Landslide Victory
Nile Post
National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Paddy Kisembo has been declared the LC5 Chairperson-elect for Kikuube District after a landslide victory in Thursday's district… Read more »
Tanzania: From Rocks to Riches - How 2026/27 Budget Advances Mineral Processing Ambitions
Daily News
FOR decades, Tanzania has been known as one of Africa's top mineral-rich countries. Its exports and government revenues have benefited greatly from resources like gold, diamonds,… Read more »
