June 03
Kenya: Kenya Seeks Sh2.6bn to Boost Ebola Preparedness for First 100 Cases - CS Duale
Capital FM
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has told Parliament that the government is seeking Sh 2.6 billion to enhance Kenya's readiness to respond to an Ebola Virus Disease outbreak,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Withdraw CAB3 Now' Biti Launches Fresh Attack On Constitutional Changes
263Chat
Constitution Defenders' Forum (CDF) convener and former Finance Minister Tendai Biti has called for the withdrawal of Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 of 2026 (CAB3) arguing… Read more »
Kenya: Laikipia Will Protect Both Kenyans and Us Citizens Amid Security Assurance Remarks - CS Duale
Capital FM
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has assured that both Kenyan citizens and visiting US nationals in Laikipia will be protected, amid ongoing discussions on international… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Boosts Ebola Preparedness With Isolation Units At KNH, NPS Hospital and 29 Counties, CS Duale Says
Capital FM
Kenya has significantly strengthened its preparedness and response capacity against Ebola Virus Disease, with key health facilities and county governments enhancing isolation and… Read more »
South Africa: Soweto Officials Accused of Fraudulently Selling Houses
GroundUp
A receptionist from the Pimville housing office faces fraud and corruption charges after a Hawks probe found officials forged title deeds Read more »
South Africa: The State Says Its Computer Systems Are Secure. We Looked. They're Not
GroundUp
SITA's internet services have more than 5,000 security flaws Read more »
Angola: Head of State Swears in New Deputy Governor of Zaire
ANGOP
President João Lourenço on Wednesday in Luanda sworn in Adelino Domingos Kai as Vice-Governor of Zaire Province for Technical Services and Infrastructure. Read more »
Rwanda: Over 4.4 Million Enrolled As Digital ID Rollout Expands Across Eastern Province
New Times
More than 4.4 million Rwandans have so far registered for the country's Single Digital ID, as the nationwide enrolment exercise continues across the Eastern Province, the Director… Read more »
Rwanda: Wildlife Damage Claims Halve As Govt Studies Primate Compensation
New Times
Wildlife damage claims around Akagera National Park have dropped by more than half following the rollout of anti-wildlife barriers, even as the government studies whether losses… Read more »
South Africa: 'We Spoke Daily' - Accused Denies 80 Calls Were Linked to Phala Phala Plot
Daily Maverick
Alleged mastermind of the Phala Phala theft Imanuela David denied that more than 80 calls and messages with his co-accused were linked to the planning of the burglary, as the… Read more »
South Africa: 'Whistleblower Suspect Broke Silence' On R200m Port Shepstone Cocaine Theft - - Hawks Officer
Daily Maverick
Colonel Gavin Jacob has told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that in February 2026, a suspect approached investigators with details about a R200m cocaine consignment stolen from… Read more »
Africa: Africa's AI Governance Gap - Why National Strategies Must Move Beyond Adoption to Execution [analysis]
African Arguments
In February 2026, the Ghana Revenue Authority deployed Publican AI at Tema Port --software that analyses import declarations, benchmarks values against global trade databases, and… Read more »
Africa: AI Offers Promise for Agriculture, but Smallholder Farmers Risk Being Left Behind [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Globally, agriculture faces mounting pressures. These are driven by climate change, land degradation, labour shortages, supply chain disruptions and the demand for food from a… Read more »
Africa: African Union Leaders Stress Urgent Need for Resource Mobilization and Unity to Advance Agenda 2063
African Union
The 52nd Ordinary Session of the Permanent Representatives' Committee (PRC) officially opened today, 3 June 2026, at the African Union (AU) Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Urges Faithful to Emulate Martyrs' Example of Sacrifice, Total Surrender to God
Nile Post
President Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni have extended their best wishes to Ugandans for a peaceful Martyrs Day, urging citizens to remain vigilant against Ebola Virus… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Epworth MP Mhetu Combines Humanitarian Aid With Development Drive
263Chat
Hundreds of vulnerable residents in Epworth have received blankets, mosquito nets and clothing as part of a winter relief programme spearheaded by Epworth North Member of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: CAB3 Court Applicants Allege Threats From MPs
263Chat
Some individuals who have taken Members of Parliament to the Constitutional Court over their involvement in efforts to amend the Constitution and extend the life of Parliament… Read more »
South Africa: Presidency Outlines Measures to Address Illegal Migration
SAnews.gov.za
As concern over illegal migration grows, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has reiterated that government is addressing the issue and implementing measures to protect… Read more »
South Africa: Government Welcomes Drop in Diesel Prices
SAnews.gov.za
Government has welcomed the drop in diesel prices of between R2.62 and R3.25 per litre, effective Wednesday. Read more »
Kenya: EACC Arrests Nyamira Assembly Clerk Over Office Block Tender Fraud
Capital FM
Detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) have arrested Nyamira County Assembly Clerk Duke Simeon Onyari over allegations of corruption and the suspected… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia to Host Major Int'l Governance, Rural Development Summit
Liberian Observer
Liberia is set to host a high-level International Roundtable on Local Governance and Rural Development from June 7-13, 2026, at the Farmington Hotel in Margibi County. The event… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Receives Credentials From Four New Envoys At State House
Capital FM
President William Ruto has formally received Letters of Credence from four newly appointed diplomats, officially accrediting them to begin their diplomatic missions in Kenya. Read more »
Tanzania: Land Disputes Remain Key Challenge As Ministry Seeks 308bn/
Daily News
ZANZIBAR'S Minister for Lands and Human Settlements Development, Ms Rahma Kassim Ali, has tabled a budget of more than 308bn/- for the 2026/2027 financial year, saying land… Read more »
Nigeria: APC Member Sacked From Eno's Govt for Urging Tinubu's Resignation
Premium Times
"I was being paid N65,000 monthly, but that was not why I was there. Honestly, N65,000 is not even worth a take-home in today's economy. If money was my priority, I would have left… Read more »
Nigeria: Uzodimma Unites Imo APC Aspirants
Vanguard
Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has urged aspirants in the recently concluded All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries in the state to accept the outcome of the… Read more »
