June 03
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 »
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 »
