May 04
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Crisis Driving Migration Says Chamisa
263Chat
Former opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has called for peaceful coexistence among African nationals in South Africa, condemning xenophobia and violence targeting migrants. Read more »
Botswana: Foot and Mouth Disease Crisis Threatens Livelihoods
Botswana Daily News
Botswana is currently battling a serious outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) that has spread across several parts of the country, placing pressure on the economy and… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Orders Hospitals to Provide Healthcare Service Without Barriers
Daily News
HEALTH sector leaders and workers across the country have been directed to fully prepare for the implementation of Universal Health Insurance to ensure Tanzanians access healthcare… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Denies Rift With Tony Elumelu, Rejects Refinery Funding Claims
Premium Times
Dangote Group has dismissed as false and malicious a publication alleging that its President, Aliko Dangote, distanced himself from Tony Elumelu and financed the Dangote Petroleum… Read more »
Kenya: Duale Backs Kenya-Somalia Border Reopening to Boost Trade
Capital FM
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has backed plans to reopen the Kenya-Somalia border, saying the move will enhance trade and ease movement of people and goods between the two… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - May 4, 2026
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Nigeria: Xenophobia - Nigerians Seeking Return From South Africa Will Bear the Cost - Govt
Premium Times
Since the announcement, about 130 Nigerians in South Africa have expressed a willingness to return home voluntarily. Read more »
South Africa: Student Aid Scheme Placed Under Administration
SAnews.gov.za
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has placed the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) under administration due to governance instability within the… Read more »
Uganda: Heartbreak Driving Surge in Cardiac Cases As Ugandan Experts Raise Alarm
Nile Post
Ugandan health experts are raising concern over a growing and often overlooked trigger of heart complications--emotional stress and heartbreak. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Bobi Wine On the Books (And Songs) That Shape His Politics [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, is a Ugandan music star and political leader currently in exile. Framing his movement as a "people power" struggle by… Read more »
Sudan: Cabinet Underscores Combating Corruption, Smuggling, and Narcotics
SNA
The Cabinet held a meeting on Sunday in Khartoum chaired by Dr. Kamil Idris, during which it reviewed the efforts of the Ministry of Interior and the General Intelligence Service… Read more »
South Africa: New Sassa System Piloted in Bellville Office
GroundUp
The agency's plans to improve service by using technology Read more »
Africa: African Countries Up Efforts to Tax High-Income Individuals
IPS
African countries are exploring ways to tax high-earning individuals as the continent seeks to expand its revenue collection amid what experts say is a growing gulf between rich… Read more »
Kenya: Finance Bill 2026 Ends KQ Tax Relief, Widens Digital Tax Net
Capital FM
Kenya's proposed Finance Bill 2026 could sharply increase operating costs for Kenya Airways (KQ) while significantly expanding the country's tax reach into digital payments,… Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Convenes Emergency National Executive Committee Meeting Monday
Leadership
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees, led by Sen. Adolphus Wabara, has summoned an emergency National Executive Committee meeting for Monday. Read more »
Rwanda: Tanzania, Rwanda Advance Ties
Daily News
Trade, investment, logistics, security and energy at centre Read more »
Zimbabwe: Support Mnangagwa's Constitutional Amendment Bill or Resign - Attorney General Tells Chiwenga
New Zimbabwe
ATTORNEY General, Virginia Mabiza has warned Cabinet members against distancing themselves or publicly posture against decisions made at that level. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Voids ADC Congresses in Adamawa
Premium Times
The State High Court in Yola, Adamawa State, has nullified the local government and state congresses of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing breaches of due process. Read more »
South Africa: Committee On Health Notes Department's Response to Cruise Ship Health Incident [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Portfolio Committee on Health has noted the media statement issued by the Department of Health confirming the deaths of two international tourists and the critical illness of a… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Kicks Over Rising Xenophobic Tensions Against Nigerians in South Africa
Leadership
The Federal Government of Nigeria has raised the alarm over escalating tensions in South Africa, particularly protests targeting Nigerians and other foreign nationals, warning that… Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC Signs MOU With Chinese Firms for Port Harcourt, Warri Refineries Restart
Leadership
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sanjiang Chemical Company Limited and Xingcheng (Fuzhou) Industrial Park… Read more »
Nigeria: Family Begs Tony Elumelu to Forgive Teen Arrested Over False Post
Leadership
The family of 18-year-old Kingsley Akunemeihe has appealed to businessman Tony Elumelu to forgive the teenager following his arrest over a viral social media post. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Security Minister Visits Burkina Faso to Boost Security Cooperation
Shabelle
Somalia's security Minister, Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail (Fartaag), has arrived in Burkina Faso for an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral security cooperation, officials… Read more »
Rwanda: National Exams Timetable Released
New Times
The National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA) has released the national exams timetable, with exams set to kick off in July. Read more »
Nigeria: Two Defendants Admit Knowledge of Coup Attempt Against Tinubu in Video Recordings
Premium Times
The defendants made the admission in video recordings played at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday. Read more »
