June 07
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 »
Nigeria: We Won't Surrender to Terrorists, Bandits - Tinubu
Vanguard
ABUJA: President Bola Tinubu has vowed that his administration will never succumb to terrorism, banditry or any form of criminal intimidation, while also pledging to double efforts… Read more »
Somalia: Former Somali President Warns of Deepening Political and Security Crisis
Shabelle
Former Somali president Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed has warned that Somalia is entering a dangerous phase of political and security instability, accusing President Hassan Sheikh… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Commandos Target Al-Shabaab Sites in Lower Shabelle
Shabelle
Somali special forces carried out a series of planned operations in the Lower Shabelle region, targeting locations allegedly used by the Al-Shabaab to extort money from local… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's President Appoints Veteran Politician Salad Ali Jeelle As Senior Adviser
Shabelle
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has appointed veteran politician and diplomat Salad Ali Jeelle as his senior adviser, the presidency announced on Sunday. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Critics Question Source of Money As Mnangagwa Gifts Retired Chief Justice Malaba Farm Equipment
New Zimbabwe
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa Friday presented a farm mechanisation package to retired Chief Justice Luke Malaba, citing his service to Zimbabwe's judiciary and public institutions. Read more »
Nigeria: We Won't Bow to Terror, Nigeria Shall Overcome Security Challenges - Sanwo-Olu
This Day
Apparently miffed by the rising insecurity across Nigeria, which has generated heightened concerns among the citizens, the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, last… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Takes Part in 11th BRICS Foreign Policy Dialogue in New Delhi, MFA Says
ENA
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has announced that the country took part in the 11th BRICS Foreign Policy Dialogue held in New Delhi under India's BRICS Chairship. Read more »
Kenya: I'm Prepared for Any Outcome in Impeachment Case - Gachagua
Capital FM
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said he is fully prepared to accept whatever decision the High Court will render in the impeachment proceedings against him, insisting… Read more »
Kenya: Kalonzo Explains Absence of Gachagua, Matiang'i and Karua At Campaign Launch
Capital FM
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has clarified why fellow United Opposition co-principals Rigathi Gachagua, Fred Matiang'i and Martha Karua did not attend the unveiling… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Wants Learner-Centred Classrooms - but Many Teachers Still Favour Old Methods [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Across Africa, countries are redesigning school curricula to prepare children for the demands of the 21st century. These reforms aim to nurture creativity, critical thinking,… Read more »
Namibia: NNN Pays Tribute to Castro On 95th Birthday
Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has congratulated former Cuban president Raúl Castro on his 95th birthday. Read more »
Namibia: President's Son Dismisses IPC Claims of Dirty Business
Namibian
The president's son is pushing back at allegations that a N$612-million solar project owes its existence to family connections. Read more »
Nigeria: 15 Presidential Candidates Line Up Against Tinubu
Leadership
President faces 13 opponents from South, 2 from North Read more »
South Africa: Media Statement - Proper Assessment Needed for Bay Schools Following Weekend Floods, Select Committee On Education [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Chairperson of the Select committee on Education, Sciences and the Creative Industries, Mr Makhi Feni, has called on district circuit managers in Gqeberha to make proper… Read more »
South Africa: Media Statement - Trn Abuse Shocks Parliamentary Committees As Illegal Foreigners Fraud Is Laid Bare [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Portfolio Committee on Transport and the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs have, in a joint meeting, expressed shock that the Traffic Register Numbers (TRN) which allows… Read more »
Kenya: Kalonzo Unveils Presidential Campaign Platform Pegged On Economic Recovery and Governance Reforms
Capital FM
Wiper Democratic Movement leader Kalonzo Musyoka has unveiled a 13-point presidential agenda outlining his vision for governance reform, economic recovery and improved public… Read more »
South Africa: Fiery Exchanges, Weekend Negotiations and Depressing Stats As Metro Scrambles to Approve Bay Budget
Daily Maverick
The Nelson Mandela Bay council faces turbulent discussions over a controversial budget, with residents bracing for steep rate increases amid ongoing service delivery issues. Read more »
South Africa: Busi Mavuso - Business Fixes a Pothole for R7,500, City of Joburg Spends R65,000 [interview]
Daily Maverick
A privately funded pothole repair costs about R7,500. The City of Johannesburg spends about R65,000. For Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busi Mavuso, that gap tells the story… Read more »
Namibia: Marula Strategy Is Pure Political Genius
Namibian
Let's all take a deep breath, examine Namibia from a different angle, and refrain from bleating like lost goats. Read more »
Uganda: UPDF 3 Infantry Division Commander Commends Security Stakeholders for Sustaining Peace in Karamoja
Nile Post
The Commander of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division, Wilberforce Sserunkuma, has commended security stakeholders in North Karamoja for their collective… Read more »
Uganda: NRM Leaders in Nakasongola Urged to Avoid Division and Tribalism to Rebuild Support
Nile Post
Leaders of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Nakasongola District have been urged to avoid divisions and tribalism if they are to regain lost political support ahead… Read more »
Uganda: Open the Doors - Why Parliamentary Vetting Committee Must Embrace Public Scrutiny
Nile Post
Parliament's Appointments Committee holds one of the most powerful mandates in Uganda: deciding who serves as minister, ambassador, or heads key government agencies. Read more »
Uganda: Big Interview - Museveni Still Has Opportunity to Lead Peaceful Transition, Says Alaso [interview]
Nile Post
In the January 2026 presidential election, the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) got 59,276 votes. The party was represented by Maj Gen (Rtd) Mugisha Muntu, who served as… Read more »
