June 08
Nigeria: From Marafan to Marafan
Premium Times
I wish you well in this great calling and indeed all of your future endeavours. Read more »
Nigeria: Ilorin Emirate Youths Back APC's Kwara North Guber Ticket
This Day
* Say Danladi will deepen youth empowerment, development Read more »
Nigeria: Zulum Commends Tinubu for Securing Release of 434 Ngoshe Captives
Leadership
Borno State governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his role in securing the freedom of 434 residents of Ngoshe community, who were… Read more »
Nigeria: Wike's 'Rainbow Coalition' to Battle for Rivers South-East Senatorial Seat
Leadership
Indications have emerged that the contest for the Rivers South-East senatorial district seat in the forthcoming June 20, 2026 bye-election will be dominated by political parties… Read more »
Nigeria: Group Rejects INEC's New Polling Units in Warri
Leadership
The Children of Drives and Fishermen Association (CODAFA) has rejected the recent proposal by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for new wards, polling units,… Read more »
Nigeria: The Hero's Journey - From Skepticism to Statesmanship
Leadership
Every generation produces individuals who, through courage, conviction, commitment, service, sacrifice, and accomplishment, rise above ordinary expectations and become symbols of… Read more »
Nigeria: Kolawole Denies Defection Rumours, Reaffirms Loyalty to APC, Bello, Ododo
Leadership
Former Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Prince Mathew Kolawole, has dismissed rumours suggesting he is planning to defect or is disloyal to the All… Read more »
Nigeria: Madumere Secures Diaspora Endorsement for Imo East 2027 Senate Race
Leadership
As the 2027 Imo East Senatorial District election gathers momentum, members of the diaspora community have called for a political shift and endorsed the candidacy of former Imo… Read more »
June 07
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Election Results Will Likely Confirm Status Quo
DW
Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party is set for a decisive election win when results are announced. The election was marked by security challenges, a divided opposition and the… Read more »
South Africa: Govt Unveils Comprehensive Plan to Tackle Illegal Immigration
SAnews.gov.za
Government has adopted a Comprehensive Approach for Migration Management aimed at strengthening border security, enforcing immigration laws, tackling corruption and closing policy… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Issues Official Casualty Figures After Mogadishu Clashes
Shabelle
Somalia's Ministry of Health and Human Services said Sunday that one person was killed and 55 others wounded during security-related incidents in Mogadishu on June 3 and 4,… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Compensate Families of Utumishi Girls Fire Victims
Capital FM
The government has announced that each family that lost a student in the Utumishi Girls Academy dormitory fire will receive Sh200,000 as part of a compensation package following… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Begins Europe Tour to Woo Investors, Expand Kenya Exports
Capital FM
President William Ruto has left for a week-long tour of Europe aimed at attracting foreign investment, expanding market access for Kenyan products and strengthening economic ties… Read more »
South Africa: We Will Do Better, Ramaphosa Promises, While Another Anti-Foreigner Protest Looms
Daily Maverick
President Cyril Ramaphosa responded to rising anti-foreigner protests in an address to the nation on Sunday, admitting that the government would improve its migration strategies… Read more »
South Africa: Government to Relocate Refugee Reception Centres Closer to Borders
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa says government will undertake a phased relocation of refugee reception centres to border posts, starting with the Tshwane centre this year. Read more »
South Africa: Home Affairs Committee Chairperson Backs President's Call for Stronger Action Against Illegal Immigration [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Mr Mosa Chabane, has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa's strong and focused address outlining targeted actions to… Read more »
South Africa: Government Announces Gauteng E-Toll Debt Write-Off - - but No Refunds If You Paid
Daily Maverick
The Gauteng government has announced a write-off of all e-toll debt, providing relief, but motorists who paid are left out of pocket. Read more »
South Africa: Members for Life - - the Capture of Cape Town's Planning Tribunal
Daily Maverick
In this first instalment of a three-part investigative series that reveals some of the lesser-known facts about Cape Town's development space, Daily Maverick reports on the… Read more »
South Africa: Why Is Nelson Mandela Bay's Legal Chief Still At Work? MPs Demand Answers
Daily Maverick
Allegations of fraud and wasting municipal funds against Nelson Mandela Bay's director of Legal Services resurfaced after mayor Babalwa Lobishe was questioned about why she was not… Read more »
Nigeria: Zulum Commends Military for Rescuing 360 Ngoshe Abductees
Vanguard
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has commended the Nigerian military, particularly troops of Operation HADIN KAI, for the successful rescue of 360 abductees… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Would've Won 2027 Presidency If He Backed Obi in 2023 - Datti Baba-Ahmed
Vanguard
A former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has claimed that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar could have positioned himself to win the 2027… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Migrant Stunt Slammed As Weak
Scrolla
President Cyril Ramaphosa's five-key plan to crackdown illegal immigration in the country leaves South African's angry and frustrated. Read more »
Nigeria: Political Leaders, Stakeholders to Storm Lagos for June 12 Democracy Day Anniversary
Vanguard
A coalition of civil society organisations and pro-democracy groups is set to host a major commemoration of this year's June 12 Democracy Day anniversary in Lagos, bringing… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Urges Unity As Government Tackles Illegal Immigration
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called out campaigns that seek to spread misinformation and sow discord as government intensifies efforts to tackle illegal immigration and strengthen… Read more »
South Africa: Government Targets Workplace Exploitation, Illegal Employment Practices
SAnews.gov.za
Government is set to intensify enforcement against employers who hire undocumented foreign nationals, as part of a broader effort to protect labour standards, promote fair… Read more »
