June 15
Gambia: Missing $48m Forensic Lab Sparks Uproar in National Assembly
The Point
A heated controversy erupted in the National Assembly on Wednesday after the Minister for Interior reportedly stated that a widely publicised US$48 million forensic laboratory… Read more »
Liberia: Govt Seeks Recall of EU Envoy Over 'Undiplomatic Remarks'
Liberian Observer
A leaked Foreign Ministry communication has revealed the government's threat to declare the head of the European Delegation to Liberia a Persona Non Grata amid dispute over… Read more »
Cameroon: Cameroon Opposition Figure Files Complaint in France Against President Biya
RFI
Former Cameroonian presidential candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary says he's filed two complaints with the Paris Judicial Court against President Paul Biya, citing the principle of… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Tasks New Cabinet On Socio-Economic Transformation
Nile Post
President Museveni has called on Cabinet ministers and ministers of state to intensify efforts toward Uganda's socio-economic transformation, urging them to lead the shift from… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni's 7th Term - the Illusion of Change in an Age of Turmoil [opinion]
Independent (Kampala)
New ministers, old questions, and Uganda's unfinished state-building project. Read more »
South Africa: Government Must Act Ahead of 30 June Mob Deadline and Assert Rule of Law [opinion]
Daily Maverick
As the anti-foreigner 30 June deadline draws closer, the state can't afford to hesitate -- there needs to be lawful action. Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Atiku Picks Amaechi As Running Mate
Premium Times
The ADC said Mr Amaechi was chosen after extensive consultations with party leaders, coalition partners, youth and women stakeholders, and representatives of all geopolitical… Read more »
Nigeria: 2026 Budget Ambitious but Unviable - Budgit
Premium Times
The organisation noted in a statement on Monday that, with revenue projected at N36.9 trillion and expenditure at N68.3 trillion, the country will contend with a fiscal deficit of… Read more »
Niger: Niger Strips Exiled Opposition Leader of Nationality
HRW
Action Highlights Repression, Increases Risk of Statelessness Read more »
South Africa: 'What We Fought for in 1976 Is At Risk of Vanishing' - Khusta Jack
Daily Maverick
The veteran student activist warns that those in power today are steadily dismantling the achievements of the liberation struggle. Read more »
South Africa: Corruption-Accused Judge Portia Phahlane to Face Tribunal
GroundUp
Guilty in a criminal court or not, Phahlane could still be impeached Read more »
Uganda: Fake Document Falsely Claims Ugandan President Requested Citizenship Checks On Supposed Ministerial Appointees
Africa Check
Fake document falsely claims Ugandan president requested citizenship checks on supposed ministerial appointees Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Signs Division of Revenue Act, Securing Sh428bn Equitable Share for Counties
Capital FM
President William Ruto has signed the Division of Revenue (DoR) Bill, 2026 into law, formally allocating Sh428 billion in equitable share funding to county governments for the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Amendment Bill is Constitutional Fraud, Warns MP
New Zimbabwe
Harare West legislator Joanna Mamombe on Thursday delivered a blistering rejection of the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill Number 3 (CAB3). Read more »
Malawi: RA's K246 Billion Road Plan Sparks Fierce Debate Over Cost, Quality, and Accountability
Nyasa Times
The Roads Authority's (RA) proposed K245.78 billion road rehabilitation and maintenance programme has triggered a heated national debate, with governance experts questioning value… Read more »
South Africa: Only One Police Van Is Operational in This Sundays River Valley Town
GroundUp
Nqweba police cannot respond to emergencies, say residents Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Seeks Recall of EU Envoy Over Alleged Anti-Government Remarks - Critics Denounce Move As Intolerant
FrontPageAfrica
The Government of Liberia has formally requested the European Union to recall and replace its Head of Delegation to Liberia, Ambassador Nona Deprez, accusing her of making… Read more »
Mozambique: Journalists Disappear As Intimidation Grips Mozambique's Cabo Delgado Region
RFI
Almost a decade after an Islamist insurgency erupted in Mozambique's northern Cabo Delgado province, few reports on the conflict are emerging from the region. This third instalment… Read more »
Ghana: 48th Ceremonial Changing of the Guard - Navy Takes Over Presidency Security
Ghanaian Times
President John Dramani Mahama on Monday, June 15, 2026, presided over the 48th Ceremonial Changing of the Guard Parade at the Presidency, marking the formal handover of security… Read more »
Ghana: Deputy EC Chair Bossman Asare Resigns
Ghanaian Times
Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission in charge of Corporate Services, Dr. Bossman Asare has resigned Read more »
South Africa: Committee Welcomes Decision to Suspend Gauteng Traffic Police Chief Inspector
SAnews.gov.za
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has welcomed the decision by the Office of the Premier to place the Gauteng Traffic Police Chief… Read more »
South Africa: Presidency Warns Against Misinformation On Immigration Issues
SAnews.gov.za
The Presidency has warned against the spread of misinformation about South Africa's immigration challenges. Read more »
Southern Africa: Free and Fair Elections Bedrock of SADC Stability
Botswana Daily News
President Advocate Duma Boko has underscored the critical role of free and fair elections in sustaining democracy, peace and stability across the Southern African Development… Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland Opens First Embassy in Jerusalem During Historic Israel Visit
Horn Diplomat
Somaliland on Monday officially opened its first embassy in Jerusalem, marking a significant milestone in its growing relationship with Israel and highlighting expanding diplomatic… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Orders Deregistration of Adc, Accord, Three Other Parties
Premium Times
the judge noted that the affected parties breached Section 225 of the Nigerian Constitution. Read more »
