June 12
Tanzania: Growth-Focused 62.33tri/ - Budget
Daily News
THE government yesterday unveiled a 62.33tri/- national budget for the 2026/27 financial year, designed to improve the lives of Tanzanians, strengthen the economy and lay the… Read more »
Ghana: Nigerians in Ghana Urged to Register With ANC
Ghanaian Times
Nigerian residents in Ghana have been urged to register with the All Nigeria Community (ANC) to facilitate proper documentation and improve welfare services. Read more »
Nigeria: Local Governance Failure Fuels Insecurity- Tinubu
Vanguard
President Bola Tinubu says the collapse of grassroots governance contributed significantly to Nigeria's insecurity, stressing that effective local government administration remains… Read more »
Liberia: Govt Owes ABK $3.44m
New Dawn
The Government of Liberia still owes ABK Incorporated a balance of Three Million Four Hundred Forty Thousand United States Dollars (US$3,440,000.00), despite having taken delivery… Read more »
Uganda: How First Oil Evaded 5 Energy, 4 Finance Ministers [opinion]
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda's oil journey has been defined less by extraction than by expectation -- a revolving door of ministers, shifting deadlines, and a promise of "first oil" that has survived… Read more »
Nigeria: Democracy Day - Tinubu Honours Top Journalists, Generals, Others for Roles in Struggle
Vanguard
IN commemoration of the 2026 Democracy Day, President Bola Tinubu, has given national awards to 51 eminent Nigerians including media icons, pro-democracy activists, and retired… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Tinubu Set for Strong North-West Support, Says Matawalle
Vanguard
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu remains politically strong in the North-West and is well… Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Fixes Date for Primaries in New Delta Constituencies
Vanguard
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has fixed June 16 to June 25, 2026, for political parties to conduct primaries in the newly created constituencies in Delta… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Wraps Up Nordic Visits With Call for Greater Diaspora Investment [press release]
Capital FM
President William Ruto concluded his visit to three European nations by encouraging the Kenyan diaspora to support and invest in the transformative programmes the government is… Read more »
Africa: 'Governance - the Role of Media in Strengthening Democratic Processes, Electoral Integrity, and Accountable Governance Across the Continent'
African Union
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Nigeria: June 12 and Travails of Nigeria's Democracy
This Day
June 12, 1993 is etched in our collective psyche because the freest and fairest presidential election in Nigeria's political annals took place on that date. International and local… Read more »
Nigeria: NDC Primaries and the Aftermath
This Day
Kalu OKORONKWO argues that the NWC bears responsibility for ensuring that primaries are conducted in accordance with party rules Read more »
Nigeria: United Nigeria Airlines Celebrates Democracy Day
This Day
Rising domestic carrier, United Nigeria Airlines, has joined the nation in commemorating June 12, Nigeria's official Democracy Day by supporting Kalakiri, the latest Nigerian movie… Read more »
Nigeria: Independence, Democracy and Prosperity [guest column]
This Day
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South Africa: Public Comment Period Into Draft Public Procurement Regulations Extended
SAnews.gov.za
National Treasury has announced the public comment period of the draft General Public Procurement Regulations, 2026, to run until 15 July 2026. Read more »
June 11
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Referendum Bill Intensifies Constitutional Standoff
DW
Congolese lawmakers this week passed a referendum bill that could lead to constitutional reform ahead of the 2028 elections. The opposition has warned of a "constitutional coup." Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Passes State Police Bill, Refers Proposed Law to Constitution Review Committee
Premium Times
The bill seeks to devolve policing powers to subnational governments to strengthen Nigeria's internal security architecture. Read more »
Nigeria: How Nigerian Terrorists Use TikTok, Exploit Country's Digital Governance Gap
Premium Times
At the centre of this challenge is Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), the foundational systems that enable governments and citizens to interact securely and efficiently through… Read more »
Uganda: Prisons Confirms 93 Inmates On Death Row, Says No Executions Since 1999
Nile Post
The Uganda Prisons Service has confirmed that the country currently has 93 inmates on death row, while reiterating that no executions have been carried out since 1999. Read more »
Kenya: Mbadi Links 2026/2027 Budget to Ruto-Raila Dream of Prosperous Kenya
Capital FM
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi invoked the political ideals of President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga as he unveiled the Sh4.84 trillion 2026/27 Budget,… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - June 11, 2026
allAfrica
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Rwanda: Kagame Appoints New Ministers, Ambassadors
New Times
President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, June 10, appointed three new ministers, ambassadors and officials in various institutions. Read more »
South Africa: Scepticism Over Gauteng MEC's Child Safety Proposal
Our City News
Child protection advocates have questioned Gauteng MEC for Social Development Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko's proposal to create a safe place for children in every ward, arguing that… Read more »
Kenya: Education, Security Claims Largest Slice of Sh4.3 Trillion Mbadi Budget
Capital FM
Education has taken the lions share in the Sh4.3 trillion 2026/27 national budget unveiled by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi. Read more »
Botswana: Speaker Implores Parliament to Drive Reforms
Botswana Daily News
Botswana's 13th parliament has been challenged to rise to the historic responsibility of deepening democracy, restoring public trust in institutions and steering the country… Read more »
