June 11
Nigeria: President Tinubu to Address Nigerians On Democracy Day
Vanguard
President Bola Tinubu will make a national address on Friday, January 12, in commemoration of Democracy Day. Read more »
Nigeria: June 12 - Democracy Not Delivering for Nigerians, ADC Says
Vanguard
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, on Thursday said Nigeria's democracy was failing to deliver security, economic relief and accountable governance, arguing that many Nigerians… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Extends 2025 Capital Budget Implementation to September
This Day
The Senate on Thursday approved a fresh three-month extension of the implementation period for the capital component of the 2025 Appropriation Act, shifting the deadline from June… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Declares June 12 Public Holiday, Reaffirms Commitment to Democratic Ideals
This Day
The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 12, a public holiday in commemoration of this year's Democracy Day, underscoring Nigeria's continued commitment to democratic… Read more »
Somalia: Somali President Inaugurates Development Projects During Visit to Hirshabelle Capital
Shabelle
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Thursday inaugurated a series of development projects and government facilities in the central town of Jowhar during an official visit to… Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Announce Minority Leadership, Name Bayelsa Lawmaker As Leader
Premium Times
The speaker said the minority caucus had reached a consensus on the lawmakers to occupy the vacant leadership positions. Read more »
Nigeria: Lawmakers Pass Bill for Establishment of State Police
Premium Times
At the end of the voting process, 289 members supported the motion for state police, while four voted against it, effectively clearing the proposal for further legislative… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Extends 2025 Budget Implementation to September
Vanguard
The Senate has extended the implementation of the capital component of the 2025 budget by three months, shifting the deadline to September 30, 2026. Read more »
Somalia: Southwest State Leader Sheikh Aden Madobe Formally Assumes Office in Baidoa
Shabelle
The newly elected leader of Somalia's South West State, Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur, widely known as Aden Madobe, formally assumed office on Thursday following a handover ceremony held… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu to Address Nigerians On Democracy Day
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu will deliver a national address on Friday, June 12, in commemoration of the 2026 Democracy Day celebration. Read more »
Rwanda: Domestic Resources, Borrowing Account for 93 Percent of 2026/27 Budget
New Times
Domestically generated resources and external borrowing together will account for 93% of the total budget for the 2026/27 fiscal year, Minister of Finance and Economic Planning… Read more »
Rwanda: Cabinet Approves $100m for Nyabugogo Upgrade, Kigali Mobility Overhaul
New Times
Cabinet has approved a draft law ratifying a financing agreement with the International Development Association (IDA), paving the way for a $100 million contribution toward the… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Unveils Sh1.72trn Tax Shake-Up As New Budget Rewires Economy
Daily News
THE government has set in motion one of its most ambitious tax overhauls in recent years, unveiling a 2026/27 package expected to generate an additional Sh1.72trn while quietly… Read more »
Kenya: How Ruto's Whirlwind Global Tours Will Reshape Economy, Transform Lives
Capital FM
In an era defined by fractured global supply chains and shifting geopolitical corridors, Kenya is aggressively scouting for new opportunities and partnerships while bolstering… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana First Alliance Protests in Accra Over Gold Fields Licence Renewal
Ghanaian Times
The Ghana First Alliance, a movement, is today staging a protest in Accra against the renewal of the mining licence of Gold Fields, a mining company owned by a South African… Read more »
Tanzania: Govt Allocates Sh1.3tn for Health, Debt Clearance
Daily News
THE government has set aside a total of Sh1.3 trillion in the 2026/27 financial year to finance essential health services and settle verified arrears owed to suppliers,… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Proposes Higher Levies On Cigarettes and Sugar to Fund Universal Health Insurance
Daily News
MINISTER of Finance Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar has announced that the government is proposing new revenue measures to support the financing of Universal Health Insurance by… Read more »
Rwanda: MP Venuste Icyitegetse Resigns
New Times
Venuste Icyitegetse resigned as a member of the Chamber of Deputies, Parliament said on Thursday, June 11. Read more »
Kenya: No New Taxes As Government Prioritises Relief for Kenyans, Says Mbadi
Capital FM
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended the government's decision to leave tax rates unchanged and avoid introducing fresh levies in the 2026 Finance Bill, arguing that… Read more »
Kenya: Education, State Ministries and Infrastructure Take Lion's Share in Mbadi Budget
Capital FM
NAIROBI,Kenya, June 11-Education, national government ministries and infrastructure projects emerged as the biggest winners in Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi's 2026/27… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Spend Sh784.5bn On Education Sector
Capital FM
Presenting the Budget Statement in Parliament on Thursday, Mbadi said education remains the single largest recipient of government funding, accounting for 26.5 per cent of the… Read more »
Kenya: Government Allocates Sh177.2 Billion to Health Sector in Push for Universal Health Coverage
Capital FM
The government has proposed a Sh177.2 billion allocation to the health sector in the 2026/27 financial year, with Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi saying the funding will… Read more »
Kenya: Government to Spend Sh784.5 B On Education As Mbadi Rejects Claims of Budget Cuts
Capital FM
The government has earmarked Sh784.5 billion for the education sector in the 2026/27 financial year, including Sh424 billion for teachers' salaries, with Treasury Cabinet Secretary… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Allocates Sh3.9bn to Village Elders As Security Budget Crosses Sh567bn
Capital FM
The government has allocated Sh3.9 billion for stipends to village elders, marking a major policy shift that formally integrates grassroots community leadership into the country's… Read more »
Kenya: Treasury Says Hustler Fund Has Disbursed Sh87bn Since Launch
Capital FM
The National Treasury has disbursed Sh87 billion through the Hustler Fund since the programme was introduced in 2022, reaching 28 million accounts and extending formal financial… Read more »
