June 12
Malawi: Wp225 - Corruption Perceptions and Democratic Attitudes: Micro-Level Evidence From Malawi
Afrobarometer
Perceived graft reduces trust and satisfaction, but not support for democracy. Read more »
Liberia: Ad1194 - Majority of Liberians Consider Emigration but Favour Reducing Entry By Job Seekers, Refugees
Afrobarometer
Interest in moving abroad is highest among citizens with full-time jobs, the most educated, and youth. Read more »
Sudan: Sudanese Embassy in Moscow Marks 70 Years of Diplomatic Relations Between Sudan and Russia
SNA
MOSCOW, June 11, 2026 (SUNA) -- The Embassy of the Republic of Sudan in the Russian Federation held the official ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of the establishment of… Read more »
Gambia: Finance Minister Blames Court Processes for Delay in Recovering D27.5m Misused Funds
The Point
Finance Minister Seedy Keita has attributed the slow recovery of more than D27 million in misused public funds to lengthy court proceedings, telling lawmakers that many of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity May Shape 2027 Elections, Adeniran Warns
Vanguard
Human rights activist, Mr Debo Adeniran, has warned that Nigeria's persistent security challenges could significantly influence voter decisions in the 2027 general elections. Read more »
Nigeria: June 12 - Nigerians Bend, Bleed but Do Not Break - Tinubu
Vanguard
President Bola Tinubu has said that Nigeria's democratic journey has endured decades of trials, stressing that despite challenges, Nigerians have consistently shown resilience and… Read more »
Liberia: CSA Director General Calls for Constitutional Reform
New Dawn
--As "Strategic Necessity" for Liberia's Future Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Hosts Marsabit Leaders As Gachagua Tours Kakamega
Capital FM
Democracy for the Citizens Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua has embarked on a two-day popularisation tour of Western Kenya. Read more »
Eswatini: Eswatini's Ominous Quiet [analysis]
ISS
Five years since violent protests shattered Eswatini's calm, King Mswati III has done nothing to address the causes. Read more »
Kenya: NGEC Mandate Critical to Equal Opportunity for All Kenyans, DP Kindiki Says
Capital FM
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed the Government's commitment to supporting the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) in promoting inclusion and equality for… Read more »
South Africa: Do You Need Something From a Government Website? Good Luck!
GroundUp
We found duplicate sites, bizarrely-designed sites, and so much out-of-date information (part 3 of 4) Read more »
Nigeria: Democracy Day - Electoral Fraud Is a Human Rights Violation, NHRC Warns
Leadership
* Vows to monitor polls, document violations, seek remedies for victims Read more »
Nigeria: Accord Leaders in Osun Reaffirm Olawepo-Hashim's 2027 Presidential Bid
Vanguard
Leaders, stakeholders and longstanding members of the Accord Party in Osun State have reaffirmed their support for Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as the party's presidential candidate… Read more »
Botswana: 'Court Rulings Matter, but It's Sustained Civic Action That Turns Them Into Real Protection' [interview]
IPS
CIVICUS discusses Botswana's decriminalisation of same-sex relations with Faith Gunda, a Botswana-based law student and human rights defender, a member of the CIVICUS Protest Lab… Read more »
Kenya: Grounded Aircraft Slash Kenya Airways Seat Capacity By Up to 18%
Capital FM
National carrier Kenya Airways says grounded aircraft are cutting its available seat capacity by 15 to 18 per cent as the airline works to restore fleet operations and stabilize… Read more »
Kenya: Capital FM Set to Unveil a New Digital Experience On June 15
Capital FM
The countdown has begun. Read more »
Nigeria: 13,000 Terrorists Neutralised in One Year - Tinubu
Vanguard
President Bola Tinubu says more than 13,000 terrorists had been neutralised in the past year as part of intensified efforts to combat insecurity across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Abducted Pupils, Teachers Yet to Leave Old Oyo National Park Corridor - Makinde
Vanguard
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has disclosed that pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Yawota and Ahoro-Esinle communities in the Oriire Local Government Area remained… Read more »
Uganda: Budget - Museveni Demands Tougher Oversight From NRM,Opposition MPs Over Govt Programs
Nile Post
President Museveni has called on both ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders and opposition politicians to take greater responsibility for monitoring government… Read more »
Liberia: OHCHR, Govt Launch Reports On Informal Sector Workers
Liberian Observer
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), in collaboration with the Government of Liberia and the Federation of Informal Sector Workers of… Read more »
Liberia: House Demands Disclosure On Suspects in U.S.$19.2m Cocaine Case
Liberian Observer
The House of Representatives has invoked its constitutional oversight authority and legislative accountability mandate, summoning the leadership of the Liberia Drug Enforcement… Read more »
Liberia: House Cites Agencies Over $19m Airport Drug Bust
New Dawn
-LDEA Request for More Time Amid Public Outcry Read more »
Kenya: Kitui Senator Raises Alarm Over Hospital Congestion, Bed Sharing
Capital FM
Concerns over patient safety have taken centre stage after Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua raised alarm over overcrowding in public health facilities across the county. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Exceeds OPEC Quota As Crude, Condensate Output Reaches 11-Month High
This Day
Nigeria's oil and condensate production rose to an 11-month high in May, with crude output surpassing the country's 1.5 million barrels per day production quota under the… Read more »
Nigeria: Surrender or Face Wrath of Law, Tinubu Warns Criminals On Democracy Day
This Day
In the spirit of June 12 and Democracy Day celebration, President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, gave a lifeline to criminals hiding in different parts of the country, asking them to… Read more »
