June 02
Nigeria: FCT ADC Candidate Decries Durumi Demolition, Demands Humane Urban Renewal
Leadership
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for AMAC/Bwari Federal Constituency, Hon. Bala Amidu Iyah, has decried the demolition of homes, shops and other structures in Durumi… Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Accord Party Adopts Jeremiah As Consensus Candidate for Bonny/Degema Seat
Leadership
The Accord Party has adopted Hon. Godwin Jeremiah, as its consensus candidate for the Bonny/Degema Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027… Read more »
Nigeria: Omo-Agege Cannot Be Trusted, Says Delta Governor Oborevwori
Leadership
Delta State governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has described former deputy president of the senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, as untrustworthy, accusing him of political betrayal and… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 Poll - Defence Minister Matawalle, Maradun Emir Lead Prayers for Tinubu
Leadership
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu's achievements over another four years would take Nigeria to… Read more »
South Africa: Questions Mount Over Gayton's World Cup Travel Plan
Scrolla
Opposition parties and taxpayers want answers about the cost of a planned World Cup trip involving artists, influencers and media personalities. Gayton McKenzie says sponsors are… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Demonstration Alert - U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (June 1, 2026) [press release]
U.S. Embassy Kinshasa
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Nigeria: FG Directs Mdas to Stop Compulsory Three-Month Pre-Retirement Leave for Civil Servants
Vanguard
The federal government has directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to discontinue the practice of placing civil servants on a mandatory three-month pre-retirement… Read more »
June 01
Africa: Coups and Crises Shake African Democracy
DW
Junta leader Ibrahim Traore's call for Burkina Faso to "forget" democracy signaled a political shift across the continent. Read more »
Africa: Festus Mogae - This Diamond Is Forever [column]
Bridges Institute
When Festus Mogae died in early May, the world lost a global statesman and I lost a beloved friend of more than 40 years. Read more »
Ethiopia: Voting Interrupted in 'Certain Areas' of Oromia and Amhara Regions
Addis Standard
The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) said 143 polling stations across the country failed to open today due to security-related problems, while voting that had already… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Offers Historic Apology to Northern Kenya Over Years of State Neglect
Capital FM
President William Ruto has issued a formal apology to the people of Northern Kenya for decades of State-sanctioned marginalisation and neglect that have resulted in the region… Read more »
Malawi: Presidency Fires Back At 'Unpatriotic' Whispers Surrounding Mutharika's Grip On Power
Nyasa Times
In a dramatic escalation of political friction within the highest corridors of Malawian power, the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) has broken its silence to forcefully… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - June 1, 2026
allAfrica
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Ethiopia: PM Abiy Urges Candidates to Honor Public Trust As Millions Vote Across Ethiopia
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has called on political candidates across the spectrum to embrace a profound sense of duty and psychological readiness to match the extraordinary… Read more »
Rwanda: UK Wins Court Case Over Canceled Rwanda Asylum Plan
DW
An international court has rejected a Rwandan claim for millions in damages over a scrapped deal to send asylum seekers to the East African nation. Read more »
Gambia: National Assembly Submits Report On Jammeh's Assets to Government
Foroyaa
The National Assembly, through the Office of the Clerk, has submitted a report on the inquiry into the assets of former Gambian President Yahya AJJ Jammeh, to the government. This… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Reviews Three Decade Old Immigration Law
Namibian
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security is reviewing Namibia's three-decade-old immigration legislation as the government seeks to modernise migration… Read more »
Kenya: Bolt Dismisses Claims of Kenya Exit, Says Operations Remain Uninterrupted
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 1 - Ride-hailing platform Bolt has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that it plans to cease operations in Kenya next week, terming the… Read more »
Kenya: Why the Finance Bill 2026 Proposal On Non-Resident Landlords Is a Step Towards Tax Equity
Capital FM
The real estate sector remains one of Kenya's most vibrant and important economic pillars. According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) 2023/2024 Real Estate Survey,… Read more »
Guinea: Guineans Denounce an 'Electoral Farce' After Low Turnout in Legislative Polls
RFI
Legislative and municipal elections were held in Guinea on Sunday to complete the process of returning constitutional order to the country after the December 2025 presidential… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Goes to the Polls With the Result Widely Seen As a Foregone Conclusion
RFI
Ethiopia holds parliamentary and regional elections on Monday that analysts expect Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party to win by a large margin, despite significant unrest across… Read more »
South Africa: Parliament Set for Week of Budget Votes, Constitutional Commemoration
SAnews.gov.za
Parliament will this week convene the inaugural meeting of the newly established Section 89 Impeachment Committee while also considering The Presidency's budget and marking the… Read more »
Liberia: EU Urges Urgent Electoral Reforms to Safeguard 2029 Poll Credibility
Liberian Observer
The European Union (EU) has called on Liberian authorities to urgently accelerate electoral reforms, warning that delays could undermine public trust and the overall credibility of… Read more »
Kenya: Air Base Cordoned Off As Hundreds Protest Planned Ebola Facility
Capital FM
Hundreds of residents in Nanyuki staged a protest on Monday against the proposed establishment of an Ebola quarantine and isolation facility at Laikipia Airbase, amid growing… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Orders Integration of Madrasa and Duksi Into Basic Education System
Capital FM
President William Ruto has directed the Ministry of Education to begin consultations aimed at formally integrating Madrasa, Duksi, and pastoral instruction programmes into Kenya's… Read more »
