June 03
Nigeria: 2027 - I Endorse Obi, but I Still Support Tinubu's Policies - - Omo-Agege
Vanguard
Former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, has declared his support for Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 election while maintaining that he… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Deputy Prime Minister Attends Italy's National Day Celebration in Mogadishu
Shabelle
Somali Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama on Tuesday attended a ceremony marking Italy's National Day in Mogadishu, highlighting the longstanding ties between the two… Read more »
Nigeria: Oborevwori - Tinubu's Re-Election My Number One Project
This Day
Governors of Delta and Akwa Ibom states, Sheriff Oborevwori and Umo Eno, yesterday threw their weight behind President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid, detailing a number of reasons… Read more »
Rwanda: Exporters Welcome Resumption of Rwandair Flights to Middle East
New Times
Exporters to the Middle East have welcomed the resumption of flights by national carrier RwandAir to Dubai and Doha, saying it offers hope for recovery after months of disruption… Read more »
West Africa: 'Nigeria Survived Civil War, Will Defeat Insurgency', Jimoh Ibrahim Tells Ecowas Envoys
Vanguard
The Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the UN, Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim, has assured ECOWAS countries that Nigeria will overcome its insurgency challenges. Read more »
Sudan: Minnawi - Democratic Bloc Principles in Addis Ababa Are Red Lines Not Subject to Compromise
SNA
Khartoum, June 2, 2026 (SUNA) - The Governor of Darfur Region, Minni Arko Minnawi, has affirmed that the participation of the Democratic Bloc in the Addis Ababa meetings is based… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia's Exports to India Surge By 120% Driven By Palm Oil and Rubber
Liberian Observer
Liberia's exports to India more than doubled during the 2025-2026 financial year, propelled by surging shipments of crude palm kernel oil and natural rubber, according to official… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Returns to Abuja After Eid-El-Kabir Holiday in Lagos
This Day
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday evening returned to Abuja after the Eid-el-Kabir holiday in Lagos, during which he undertook a series of important political, governmental, and… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Gives Govt One Week to Explain Unpaid Contractors' Debts
This Day
The Senate yesterday intensified efforts to address the lingering issue of unpaid debts owed to contractors by the federal government, setting up a six-member committee to engage… Read more »
Nigeria: House Raises the Alarm Over NCDC Funding Crisis, As Ebola Threat Looms
This Day
House of Representatives has raised serious concerns over what lawmakers described as a crippling funding crisis at Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), warning that the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Remains Captive Until Oyo Abducted Victims Are Freed - Akpabio
Leadership
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has condemned the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State, declaring that Nigeria remains "captive" for as long as… Read more »
Nigeria: Oyo, Borno Kidnappings - More Pressures On Govt, Governors to Rescue Abducted School Children
Vanguard
LAGOS -- The Federal Government and governors yesterday came under intense pressure to immediately secure the release of teachers, pupils and students abducted by terrorists in Oyo… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Government Moves to Amend Water Act, Restructure Zinwa
New Zimbabwe
The government has proposed amendments to the Water Act and the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA) Act as part of efforts to align the country's water management laws with… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Government Unveils New Youth Policy Targeting Unemployment, Drug Abuse
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE has unveiled a new National Youth Policy for the period 2026-2030 aimed at tackling challenges affecting young people, including unemployment, drug and substance abuse. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Justice Minister Tables Constitutional Amendment Bill No.3 in Parliament As Debate On Mnangagwa Term Extension Set to Begin
New Zimbabwe
JUSTICE Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi on Tuesday tabled the controversial Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3) in the National Assembly. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mutsvangwa Dismisses Speculation Over Ramaphosa's Farm Visit to Mnangagwa
New Zimbabwe
ZANU PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa has sought to downplay speculation surrounding South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's private visit to President Emmerson Mnangagwa… Read more »
Kenya: Duale to Explain Ebola Preparedness, U.S. Deal Before National Assembly Plenary
Capital FM
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale is slated to brief the National Assembly plenary on Kenya's preparedness to manage the Ebola Bundibugyo virus and to clarify the nature of any… Read more »
Kenya: Murkomen, Sakaja Benchmark With NYPD As Kenya Moves to Establish Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit
Capital FM
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has begun a high-level learning tour of the New York Police Department (NYPD) as Kenya moves forward with… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Release Second Nyota Business Grant Tranche On June 30
Capital FM
The government will disburse the second tranche of the NYOTA business support start-up capital on June 30 in a simultaneous nationwide payout benefiting 122,147 youth across all… Read more »
South Africa: Murder and Violence in Mossel Bay As Anti-Foreigner-Inspired Attacks Spread
Daily Maverick
Xenophobic violence broke out in a Mossel Bay informal settlement over the weekend, leaving three dead and 55 shacks destroyed. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Parliament Received Over Half a Million Public Submissions On Contentious Constitutional Amendment Bill
New Zimbabwe
Parliament received over half a million submissions on the contentious Constitutional Amendment Bill Number 3 during the window of public hearings, Chairperson of the Parliamentary… Read more »
Ethiopia: EU Delegation, Member States' Diplomatic Missions Welcome the Holding of the 7th Ethiopian General Election
ENA
The Delegation of the European Union to Ethiopia, along with the diplomatic missions of the EU Member States, welcomed the holding of the 7th General Election in Ethiopia on 1 June… Read more »
Eswatini: Mswati's Eswatini - Defined By Fear and Silence - Propped By Renegades, By Shoks Mnisi Mzolo [opinion]
Premium Times
Fresh from another May Day assault, pro-democracy activists and organised labour look set to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the 2021 massacre. Read more »
South Africa: Committee Raises Alarm Over Governance and Whistleblower Concerns At NYDA [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has raised serious concerns regarding governance challenges and the treatment of whistleblowers at the… Read more »
Gambia: Barrow, Darboe Call for Peace, Unity As Election Year Begins
The Point
President Adama Barrow and opposition leader Ousainu Darboe both used Eid-ul-Adha messages last week to urge Gambians to safeguard peace and tolerance ahead of a pivotal election… Read more »
