June 03
Zimbabwe: Voters Sue MPs, Oppose Extension of Presidential and Parliamentary Terms
New Zimbabwe
Members of Parliament from over 60 constituencies were on Tuesday served with court papers challenging the controversial Constitution Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3), as opponents… Read more »
Lesotho: The Mountain Men Behind Lesotho's Wool Wealth
GroundUp
More than 80,000 herders tend the country's sheep and goats Read more »
Zimbabwe: Opposition Accuses Zanu-PF of Fast-Tracking Constitutional Amendment Bill As Mudenda Rejects Calls to Delay Debate
New Zimbabwe
SPEAKER of Parliament Jacob Mudenda has dismissed opposition objections to a motion by Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi to suspend normal… Read more »
Kenya: Statement On Ebola Response Efforts and Cooperation With Kenya [press release]
U.S. Embassy Nairobi
We are aware of the court action filed in Kenya and are actively working with the Kenyan government to resolve any objections and communicate our shared objectives to the Kenyan… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Churches Rally Behind Prayer for MPs As CAB3 Debate Intensifies
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The Zimbabwe Indigenous Interdenominational Council of Churches (ZIICC) has called for national unity, peace and prayer as Parliament continues deliberations on Constitution… Read more »
Kenya: President Ramaphosa to Host President of Kenya
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday host Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto on a State Visit to South Africa, with the two leaders expected to strengthen bilateral… Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Data Leak Sparks Row
Vanguard
Nollywood actor, Mr Emeka Ike, has said he is prepared to take action against Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nyesom Wike, over… Read more »
South Africa: Judgment Looms in Deadly Usindiso Fire Trial - South African News Briefs - June 3, 2026
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Zimbabwe: Whoever Wins, Wins - Mnangagwa Tells Elites Amid Constitution Debate
New Zimbabwe
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has smugly challenged disgruntled, retired military generals and former senior civil servants, telling them "whoever wins, wins" in ongoing… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chinese Nationals Flee Haroni River After Exposé - As Community Welcomes Government Intervention
New Zimbabwe
CHINESE nationals who devastated parts of Haroni River through illegal riverbed mining have fled and left their Rusitu Valley camp empty after being exposed in a collaborative… Read more »
Africa: Heads of AU and IGAD Election Missions Laud Ethiopia's Democratic, Electoral Evolution
ENA
The African Union and IGAD Election Observation Missions to the 2026 Ethiopian election have commended the significant milestone in the country's democratic and electoral… Read more »
Angola: Minister Calls for Commitment in Services to Citizens
ANGOP
Angolan Minister of Justice and Human Rights, Marcy Lopes, on Tuesday called on for unity, humility and commitment to the citizen, with a view to excellence in the provision of… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Release Schoolchildren for Humanity's Sake' - Peter Obi Begs Bandits
Vanguard
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has appealed to the abductors of schoolchildren recently kidnapped by gunmen to release them immediately, describing their… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, France Sign Deal to Employ Diplomats' Dependants
New Times
Rwanda and France have signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening cooperation on migration rules and allowing family members of diplomats and other… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Urges Vigilance Amid SA Xenophobic Attacks
Namibian
Namibia has urged its citizens in South Africa to remain vigilant and seek consular assistance if needed amid ongoing anti-migrant unrest and xenophobic attacks. Read more »
Namibia: Govt Suspends 15 000 Unverified Pensions
Namibian
The government has temporarily suspended the grants of 15 825 old-age pension beneficiaries whose names could not be verified on the National Population Registry System. Read more »
Somalia: Mogadishu Authorities Approve Opposition Protest, Designate Three Venues
Shabelle
Authorities in Somalia's capital have approved an opposition-led demonstration planned for June 4, while assigning three designated venues for the gathering and urging participants… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Wins Non-Permanent Seat On United Nations Security Council
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE has won a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) at an election held in New York. Read more »
Rwanda: Genocide Survivors, Activists Welcome New Memorial Unveiled in Paris
New Times
Genocide survivors and representatives of survivor organizations, and activists have welcomed the inauguration of a new memorial in Paris dedicated to the victims of the 1994… Read more »
Uganda: Muganga Alleges Bias, Xenophobia in Parliamentary Vetting Process
Nile Post
The Minister-designate for Internal Affairs, Lawrence Muganga, has launched a strong public response following his contentious appearance before Parliament's Appointments… Read more »
Namibia: Govt Pushes Green Hydrogen Agenda Despite Legal Gap
Namibian
The government says it is ready to implement green hydrogen projects despite the absence of dedicated legislation governing the emerging sector. Read more »
Namibia: Desert Air Crash Victims to Be Repatriated
Namibian
The police have confirmed the formal identification of the four victims of a Desert Air crash earlier this month, allowing their bodies to be repatriated to Germany as… Read more »
Malawi: Treasury Suspends Funding for Government Contracts Signed Between 2023 and 2025
Nyasa Times
In one of the most far-reaching fiscal accountability measures in recent years, the Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation has frozen payments on government… Read more »
Botswana: Boko Praises Belgium Ties
Botswana Daily News
President Advocate Duma Boko has hailed the long-standing relations between Botswana and Belgium, describing the partnership as instrumental in the growth of Botswana's diamond… Read more »
South Africa: No Grievance Can Justify Xenophobic Attacks, Warns Top Cop
GroundUp
Violence is not activism, says Deputy National Police Commissioner Read more »
