June 01
Uganda: Police Await Museveni's Decision On Expired Contracts of 10 Directors
Nile Post
Police have said they are awaiting President Yoweri Museveni's decision on the contracts of 10 directors whose terms have expired, forcing them to temporarily vacate their offices. Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Workers Reject N100,000 Minimum Wage Proposal
Vanguard
The Federal Workers Forum (FWF) has rejected the proposed N100,000 national minimum wage, describing it as inadequate and incapable of addressing prevailing economic realities… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Electricity Industry in Transition - Addressing Governance Challenges
Leadership
Nigeria's electricity sector reforms under the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) reflect governance innovation in Africa's largest economy. Market liberalisation… Read more »
Kenya: PMI Urges Better Project Delivery As Kenya Tables Record Sh4.8tn Budget
Capital FM
Project management professionals have called for stronger execution of government projects following the tabling of Kenya's proposed Sh4.8 trillion budget for the 2026/27 financial… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Extends PoS Geo-Fencing Deadline to July 31
Vanguard
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has extended the deadline for enforcement of its Point of Sale (PoS) terminal geo-fencing framework to July 31, giving more room for compliance. Read more »
Nigeria: Keyamo Warns Jonathan Against PDP Ticket, Says Nigerians May Recall 2015 Loss
Leadership
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has urged former President Goodluck Jonathan to publicly distance himself from reports linking him to a presidential… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Is Strengthening His Security Architecture
Vanguard
In moments of national recalibration, certain commentators develop a dangerous habit. They mistake expansion for displacement. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Late Former VP Mphoko Son Claims Top Lawyer Welshman Ncube Duped Him Over U.S.$1 Million in Choppies Share Deal, Police 'Reluctant' to Act
New Zimbabwe
THE son of late former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko has accused prominent lawyer and opposition figure Welshman Ncube of defrauding him over US$1 million in a share deal… Read more »
Kenya: VAT Exemption to Lower Sugarcane Transport Costs in 2026 Finance Bill
Capital FM
Sugarcane farmers and transporters are set to benefit from a major tax shift in the proposed Finance Bill 2026, which aims to reduce transport costs within the sector. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopians Begin Voting in Historic 7th General Election
ENA
Addis Ababa, June 1, 2026 --Millions of Ethiopians began casting their ballots on Monday as the country launched its 7th General Election, a vote widely seen as a significant… Read more »
Ethiopia: Beyond the Noise - What Ethiopia's 2026 Election Reveals About the Nation's Future
ENA
As Ethiopia prepares for its seventh general election on June 1, 2026, international commentary often focuses narrowly on security challenges, neglecting the broader context and… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Votes - a Choice, Not a Coronation
ENA
There is a familiar pattern in the way many Western media organizations report on Africa. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Election Carries Significance Beyond Its Borders, Says U.S. Analyst
ENA
As Africa's second-most populous country and one of the continent's most influential states, Ethiopia has long drawn close international attention whenever its citizens head to the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Denying the Undeniable - Ethiopia's Achievements Speak for Themselves
ENA
Addis Ababa, May 31, 2026 --The past eight years in Ethiopia have been defined by a complex reality marked by sweeping institutional reforms, major infrastructure achievements, and… Read more »
South Africa: DA Welcomes IEC Probe of ANC and Rise Mzansi Funding [press release]
DA
- ANC faces scrutiny over donations Read more »
Ethiopia: National Election Board Clarifies Voting Hours Extension to Ensure All Voters Cast Ballots
ENA
_ The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has clarified that voting in Ethiopia's historic 7th General Election will continue beyond the official closing time of 6:00 PM to… Read more »
Ethiopia: Voters Casting Ballots in Amhara, Oromia, Harrari Major Cities
ENA
Voting has been taking place across Ethiopia where the 7th General voting process began at dawn. Read more »
Uganda: Sixth Parliament Should Serve As a Useful Reference for Oboth Oboth
Independent (Kampala)
Dear Oboth Oboth, by examining the successes and decisions from that Sixth Parliament, I strongly believe that you can identify effective strategies that resonate with people today… Read more »
Gambia: Efscrj Calls for Independent Investigation Amid CDS Mamat Cham's Resignation
The Point
The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice has taken note of the State House press release announcing that President Adama Barrow has received and accepted the… Read more »
Nigeria: Wike Declares Rivers Governorship Race Settled, Extends Olive Branch to Opponents
Premium Times
Mr Wike called for unity, offering forgiveness to political opponents while maintaining that his camp remains firmly in control of Rivers politics ahead of future elections. Read more »
Liberia: Liberty Party Rallies to Challenge Boakai in 2029
New Dawn
The ruling Unity Party (UP) is gradually losing its grip and influence over alliance members who supported the party during the 2023 presidential and legislative elections. Many of… Read more »
Nigeria: 'No One Is Better Off Under Tinubu's Govt' - Sdp's Adebayo
Vanguard
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 election, Adewole Adebayo, has criticised the policies of President Bola Tinubu's administration,… Read more »
Malawi: PAC Clears MBC, Macra Boards in Controversial DG Appointments
Nyasa Times
A parliamentary probe into two of Malawi's most controversial public sector appointments has ended with a clean bill of health for the boards at the centre of the storm. Read more »
Nigeria: Santus Ofana Wins NDC Reps' Ticket for Ogoja/Yala
Leadership
An agro-industrialist and founder of the popular Ogoja Rice brand, Chief Santus Ofana, has emerged as the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for the House of… Read more »
Nigeria: Respect 35 Percent Affirmative Action, Igbo Group Tells NDC
Leadership
The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL) has called on the leadership of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) to uphold its 35 per cent affirmative action policy for… Read more »
