June 11
Kenya: Mining PS Moves to Shield Oversight Roles in Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill
Capital FM
The State Department for Mining is seeking to overhaul Kenya's mineral revenue framework through proposed amendments to the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill, 2026. Read more »
Kenya: No Surprises in Sh4.8 Trillion Budget - Mbadi
Capital FM
The National Treasury has moved to calm expectations ahead of the Sh4.84 trillion 2026/2027 national budget, with Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi saying there are "no… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Commends Busoga Boda Boda Riders for Promoting Peace, Govt Program
Nile Post
President Museveni has commended the boda boda fraternity in Busoga for preserving peace and actively promoting government programmes across the sub-region. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Urges Clergy to Avoid Laying Hands On Worshippers Amid Ebola Threat
Nile Post
President Museveni has called on religious leaders across Uganda to temporarily stop laying hands on worshippers during prayers and healing sessions, warning that the practice… Read more »
Namibia: Geingos Urges Young Journalists to Embrace Long-Term Impact of Storytelling
Namibian
Former first lady and One Economy Foundation founder Monica Geingos urges young journalists to view their work as a long-term contribution to social change rather than a tool for… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt, Ethiopia Sign Prisoner Transfer Agreement for Jailed Nigerians
Vanguard
The Federal Government has signed a Transfer of Sentenced Persons Agreement with Ethiopia, paving the way for the repatriation of more than 100 Nigerians currently serving prison… Read more »
Kenya: Ngumi Seeks Court Order to Stop EACC Probe Over Telkom Kenya Deal
Capital FM
Businessman and former power sector executive John Ngumi has moved to the High Court seeking orders to stop the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) from pursuing… Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Fixes June 20 for Kebbi Assembly By-Election
Leadership
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed June 20, 2026, for the conduct of the bye-election for Zuru State Constituency in the Kebbi State House of Assembly. Read more »
Nigeria: Declare National Emergency Over Worsening Insecurity Now, Northern Elders Tell Govt
Leadership
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has called on the Federal Government to immediately declare a National Security Emergency, warning that Nigeria is facing an unprecedented security… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Tells Students to Embrace Vaccination
Leadership
Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has urged Nigerian students to adopt healthy lifestyles, proper hygiene, good nutrition and immunisation to protect their future and develop… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Bold Reforms Already Yielding Positive Results, Securing Nigeria's Future, Says Governor Inuwa Yahaya
This Day
The governor of Gombe State and secretary of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has mounted a strong defence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's… Read more »
Nigeria: It's Time Govt Declared Security Emergency to Empower War Commanders - Atiku, NEF
This Day
Presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has told the federal government to declare emergency in security to empower commanders with more… Read more »
Nigeria: NCAA Begins Probe As Private Jet 'Misses Road', Lands On Highway in Delta
Leadership
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), on Wednesday, grounded a privately operated aircraft and suspended the operator's permit following an emergency landing on a highway… Read more »
Kenya: What to Expect in CS Mbadi's 2026/27 Budget Readout
Capital FM
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi is set to present the 2026/27 Budget to Parliament today, outlining the government's spending priorities, revenue plans and borrowing strategy… Read more »
Kenya: Lawmaker Pushes Senate Inquiry Into NTSA Over PSV Death of Eugene Mutuku
Capital FM
Nominated Senator Hamida Kibwana has sought urgent intervention from the Senate Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing regarding the tragic death of Eugene Mutuku,… Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Govt Urges Responsible Social Media Use to Sustain Peace
Vanguard
The Kaduna State Government has urged youths and social media users to embrace responsible online engagement and avoid generating content capable of inciting tension or undermining… Read more »
Nigeria: We're Repositioning SAPZ to Attract Investors, Boost Food Production - Govt
Vanguard
.SAPZs' facilities nearing completion - Dr Yusuf Read more »
Nigeria: Dickson, Kwankwaso Hold Reconciliation Talks to Strengthen NDC Ahead of 2027
Vanguard
ABUJA - National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Seriake Dickson, has held a marathon meeting with former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Eyes More Power As Local Glass Production Takes Off
New Times
Rwanda has begun producing glass locally, with the government now prioritising investments in electricity infrastructure to support higher output and attract more industrial… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Expects Nearly a Million Tonnes in Surplus Grain Reserves
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE is expected to build strategic grain reserves of between 550,945 and 964,945 tonnes following a strong agricultural season, providing a buffer against future food… Read more »
Zimbabwe: CAB3 Treats Constitution As 'Reservoir of Advantages' for Ruling Elite - Says Prominent Lawyer
New Zimbabwe
PROMINENT constitutional lawyer Advocate Thabani Mpofu has sharply criticised the Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 currently before Parliament, saying it inverts the… Read more »
Malawi: VP Jane Ansah Briefed On Deepening Crisis Facing Persons With Albinism
Nyasa Times
Vice President Jane Ansah on Wednesday met officials from Human Rights Watch (HRW) at her Mudi Residence in Blantyre, where she received a situation report highlighting the… Read more »
South Africa: Wild Goats and Open Gates - Government's Websites Are Asking to Be Hacked
GroundUp
Government websites outside SITA's network carry more than 4,400 security flaws. One in every five servers is vulnerable Read more »
Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's New Virtual Assets Law Primed to Protect Investors, Consumers
New Times
Rwanda has adopted a new law regulating virtual asset business, establishing a legal framework for companies involved in cryptocurrencies, stablecoin, and other blockchain-based… Read more »
Kenya: Debt Burden Exposes Shilling to Exchange Rate Risks, Warns COB
Capital FM
Kenya's growing debt servicing burden is increasing the country's exposure to exchange rate fluctuations, with the government spending more than Sh1.35 trillion on debt repayments… Read more »
