June 14
Nigeria: Abure's Misplaced Bitterness Against Obi
This Day
As the 2027 general election approaches, the factional National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Julius Abure, appears to be on a mission to destroy the opposition parties… Read more »
West Africa: 27 Years After, Nigeria's Democracy Still Totters [opinion]
This Day
Nigeria may have maintained 27 years of uninterrupted civilian rule, but the ideals of democracy remain elusive, Davidson Iriekpen writes Read more »
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Adopts Budget Focused On Infrastructure Renewal
SAnews.gov.za
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has adopted a budget that directs the largest share of infrastructure investment towards communities facing the most significant service… Read more »
June 13
Angola: Angola's Garbage Tax, Imported Folly [analysis]
Maka
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South Africa: South Africa Accused of Failing to Crack Down On Anti-Immigrant Violence
RFI
Several African countries are repatriating their citizens from South Africa following weeks of xenophobic attacks on black migrants. The vigilante violence has drawn international… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 Elections - Forensic Institute Calls for 'Stress Test' of INEC's Technology Six Months to Elections
Premium Times
CIFCFIN's Founder and Chairman, Governing Council, Iliyasu Gashinbaki, stated this during the occasion of Democracy Day in Abuja on Friday. Read more »
Ethiopia: PM Security Advisor Says Ethiopia's Sovereign Access to Sea Boosts Integration, Security
ENA
Ethiopia's sovereign access to the sea would foster economic, political, and security cooperation in the region, Kenea Yadeta, Security Advisor to the Prime Minister with the rank… Read more »
Africa: How Visa Applications Became Big Business Across Africa
RFI
For millions of people, getting a visa is the key to studying, working or travelling abroad, but applicants on the African continent say the process has become increasingly… Read more »
June 12
Kenya: Govt Clarifies Kuwait Has Not Imposed New Ban On Kenyan Workers
Capital FM
The government has dismissed reports that Kuwait has imposed a new ban on Kenyan workers, clarifying that recent changes announced by Kuwaiti authorities do not amount to fresh… Read more »
Nigeria: Democracy Day - Tinubu Says Economic Reforms Restoring Stability, Pledges Greater Prosperity for Nigerians
This Day
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday defended his administration's economic reforms, saying they were necessary to rescue Nigeria from fiscal strain and lay the foundation for… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Clean Cooking Summit Postponed Amid Travel Uncertainty
Capital FM
The 2026 Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa, which was expected to bring together African heads of state, financiers, development partners and energy stakeholders in Nairobi in July… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - June 12, 2026
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South Africa: Flood-Hit Western Cape Faces Long Recovery - South African News Briefs - June 12, 2026
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Flood-Hit Western Cape Faces Long Recovery Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Rejects HRW Allegations in 'Selective' DR Congo Report
New Times
The Rwandan government has dismissed allegations contained in a new Human Rights Watch (HRW) report, accusing the organization of selective scrutiny that downplays abuses by… Read more »
Mozambique: Resumption of $20bn Cabo Delgado Gas Project Reignites Both Hope and Resentment
RFI
The resumption of one of the world's biggest gas projects by French energy giant TotalEnergies, after a five-year suspension following a deadly jihadist attack, has raised hopes of… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Challenges Senior Officers to Lead With Integrity, Purpose
New Times
President Paul Kagame has urged graduates of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Senior Command and Staff Course to cultivate courage, sound judgment and a clear sense of purpose as… Read more »
Namibia: Walvis Cancels 67 Plots Sale ... Local Authorities Told to Broaden Income Streams
New Era
The Walvis Bay Municipality has cancelled the sale of 67 erven, of which 66 were for residential purposes. Read more »
Uganda: Kasaija Hands Over Finance Ministry After 15 Years
Nile Post
Veteran politician Matia Kasaija has officially handed over the leadership of the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development after 15 years at its helm, bringing to a… Read more »
Uganda: Tax Collection Becomes Harder When Ugandans Doubt Government Spending, Says Ura
Nile Post
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has acknowledged that public concerns over government spending are making tax collection more difficult, as taxpayers increasingly demand… Read more »
Uganda: Government Raises Wage Bill to Shs9.7 Trillion in 2026/27 Budget
Nile Post
Government has increased funding for public sector salaries to Shs9.7 trillion in the 2026/27 national budget, marking one of the key spending priorities in the newly approved… Read more »
Uganda: Why This Budget Is Different [opinion]
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda stands at a rare inflection point in its development trajectory. With commercial oil production scheduled to commence later this year and a fresh electoral mandate secured,… Read more »
South Africa: Ethekwini Ramps Up Multi-Billion-Rand Water Projects to Strengthen Supply
SAnews.gov.za
The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality is pressing ahead with multi-billion-rand water infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening water security, stabilising supply and… Read more »
South Africa: Over 300 New Houses for Gauteng Residents
SAnews.gov.za
In fulfilling the commitment to accelerate the delivery of houses, over 318 newly built houses were handed over to beneficiaries at the Droogeheuwel Mega Project in the Rand West… Read more »
South Africa: Treasury Provides Update On Funding Programme
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa has successfully achieved its budgeted foreign currency funding requirement for the 2026/27 fiscal year, National Treasury has said. Read more »
Kenya: NLP Leader Gives Govt Two-Week Ultimatum Over Rising Killings in Farmer-Herder Clashes
Capital FM
National Liberal Party leader Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli has given the government a two-week ultimatum to address the rising wave of killings and insecurity in Kitui County, warning… Read more »
