June 16
Malawi: Chithyola Spits Venom - 'Malawi Is On the Wrong Path As Leadership Fails Citizens, Institutions and the Economy'
Nyasa Times
Leader of Opposition Simplex Chithyola Banda has issued a sweeping and hard-hitting assessment of the state of Malawi, declaring that the country is facing a profound crisis of… Read more »
Gambia: Paramount Chief Jarjursey Takes Oath of Office
The Point
Alhagie Yahya Jarjursey, Chief of Jarra West, has officially been sworn as the Paramount Chief of The Gambia on Sunday, in a ceremony marked by unity and celebration. Read more »
Gambia: Lawmakers' Failure to Turn Up Suspends Parliamentary Sitting
The Point
The National Assembly on Monday could not proceed with its scheduled business after lawmakers failed to show up in sufficient numbers, forcing the postponement of the sitting. Read more »
Malawi: Why Should Malawians Keep Trusting Dodma? New Disaster Appeal Reopens Missing Accountability Questions Over Billions in Relief Funds
Nyasa Times
As the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) once again appeals for financial and logistical support to repatriate Malawians stranded in South Africa, a more… Read more »
Tanzania: CTI Welcomes 2026/2027 Budget, Flags Tax Risks
Daily News
THE Confederation of Tanzania Industries (CTI) has backed the 2026/27 national budget, describing it as a step toward improving the business environment. Read more »
Liberia: Dusty Wolokolie to Be Laid to Rest June 20
Liberian Observer
Funeral services for former Montserrado County Representative and veteran political activist Dusty Lawrence Wolokolie will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at St. Stephen's… Read more »
Sudan: Federal Governance Minister Reviews Security and Service Conditions in South Kordofan
SNA
Minister of Federal Governance and Rural Development Engineer Mohamed Kortikela Salih met in Khartoum with South Kordofan State Wali Mohamed Ibrahim Abdel Karim to discuss the… Read more »
Namibia: The Malema-Khan Allegations Point to a Rot Beyond Party Politics
Namibian
Alleged WhatsApps linking Julius Malema, Feroz Khan and private power networks expose a disturbing question about Parliament and police intelligence. Read more »
Namibia: The Unbreakable Contract Between the State and Its People [column]
Namibian
There is an invisible thread that binds every nation together - a subtle, yet powerful echo that defines the very essence of governance, responsibility and trust. Read more »
Angola: Vice President Updates Electoral Registration Data
ANGOP
The Vice-President of the Republic, Esperança da Costa, updated her electoral registration data, on Tuesday (16) in Luanda, at the Administration of the municipality of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Activists Trash Tungwarara Donations - Accuse Him of Grand Standing
New Zimbabwe
Some of the Zanu PF activists who were each rewarded with US$10,000 by controversial businessman Paul Tungwarara for defending President Emmerson Mnangagwa have refused to accept… Read more »
Ghana: Kennedy Agyapong Criticises NPP and NDC Over Delays in Completing Afari Military Hospital
Ghanaian Times
Former NPP flagbearer aspirant, Kennedy Agyapong, has criticised both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over the delayed completion of the… Read more »
Uganda: PLU Members Praise Outgoing Leadership, Urge New Team to Prioritize Anti-Corruption Drive
Nile Post
Members of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), a civic organisation chaired by Muhoozi Kainerugaba, have commended the outgoing leadership and called on the newly appointed… Read more »
Uganda: Ssingo Leaders Unite to Strengthen Service Delivery and Advance Buganda Kingdom Agenda
Nile Post
Leaders from different levels of leadership in Ssingo County have met to explore ways of strengthening cooperation and improving service delivery to the people of the Kabaka. Read more »
Uganda: Opposition MPs Seek Parliament Recall Over Lukwago Arrest
Nile Post
Opposition Members of Parliament have called for an urgent recall of Parliament from recess to debate what they describe as a shrinking civic space and the conduct of some officers… Read more »
Sudan: TSC Member Nowara - Concrete Steps Underway to Address Service Issues in Eastern Sudan
SNA
- Member of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) Dr. Nowara Abu Mohamed Tahir said that the key to resolving long-standing issues in Eastern Sudan lies with local leaders… Read more »
Sudan: TSC Member Nowara Calls for Unity and Rejection of Divisions
SNA
- Member of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) Dr. Nowara Abu Mohamed Tahir called for unity and overcoming differences, describing eastern Sudan as a cohesive society… Read more »
Nigeria: State Police / We Need Constitutional Safeguards Against Abuse -Shagari [interview]
Vanguard
Former Deputy Governor of Sokoto State and former Minister of Water Resources, Alhaji Muktari Shagari, in this interview argues that Nigeria can no longer delay the creation of… Read more »
Nigeria: SSDC Devt Mandate - Nwuche Tasks Board Members On Accountability, Teamwork
Vanguard
The Chairman of the Governing Board of the South-South Development Commission, SSDC, Rt. Hon. Chibudom Nwuche has urged members of the Board and Management of the Commission to… Read more »
Nigeria: Deregistration Order - Atiku, Mark, Adeleke, Fume Over Verdict, Vow to Be On Ballot
Vanguard
--You're playing with fire, ADC warns Tinubu's govt Read more »
June 15
Africa: South Africa Is Short of 2.6 Million Homes - Vienna's Approach to Social Housing Offers Useful Lessons [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africa faces a housing backlog of at least 2.6 million units, for more than 12 million people. The state supply of new, subsidised housing has declined over the past decade… Read more »
Senegal: 'No Blank Cheque' for President or Government Says Senegal's Sonko
RFI
In his first major international interview since becoming Speaker of Senegal's National Assembly, former prime minister Ousmane Sonko talks to RFI and sister channel France 24… Read more »
Africa: Mali. the Missing Structural Factor [analysis]
African Arguments
On 25 April 2026, Mali faced its most severe test in fourteen years. Coordinated JNIM and FLA attacks struck seven major population centres including Kati, Mopti, Gao, and Kidal,… Read more »
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Launches Green Legacy Initiative Targeting 8 Billion Seedlings
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed officially launched Ethiopia's 2026 Green Legacy Initiative (GLI) today, targeting the planting of 8 billion seedlings. Read more »
Africa: Why Healthy Oceans Are Essential for Food Security in Africa [interview]
allAfrica
Fish are often described as one of Africa's most overlooked solutions to food insecurity, yet millions of people depend on fisheries for nutrition, jobs, and livelihoods. As marine… Read more »
