May 31
Ethiopia: 54 Million Voices, One Nation - Ethiopia Prepares for a Historic Decision
ENA
Addis Ababa, May 31, 2026 --Ethiopia has entered a period of contemplation--the mandatory electoral silence period ahead of the June 1 General Election that follows the hectic… Read more »
South Africa: Will Ramaphosa's Reforms Outlast Him? It Depends On the Future Prosperity of the Nation.
Daily Maverick
As Parliament's Impeachment Committee is due to hold its first meeting on Monday, speculation is likely to mount about President Cyril Ramaphosa's future. While it seems highly… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Kicks Off Three-Day Development of North Counties
Capital FM
President William Ruto began a three-day tour of development projects in northern Kenya on Sunday ahead of Madakara Day celebrations to be marked in Wajir town on Monday. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Confirms 16 Ebola Suspected Cases Are Negative
Capital FM
The government has assured Kenyans that there are currently no confirmed cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the country, following comprehensive testing of suspected cases. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Election Overshadowed By War, Instability and Muted Opposition
RFI
Ethiopia goes to the polls on Monday in an election which is expected to return Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party to power, but has been marked by instability,… Read more »
Nigeria: Presidential Delegation Arrives Ogbomoso Over Oyo School Abductions
Leadership
A high-powered presidential delegation led by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has arrived in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, following the abduction of pupils and… Read more »
Tunisia: Tap Exclusive - President Kais Saïed in Ariana Vows to Meet Tunisians' Expectations
Tunis Afrique Presse
President of Kaïs Saïed visited the Ariana Governorate on Sunday evening in an unannounced visit, during which he met with a number of citizens in different areas of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Peter Obi Emerges NDC Presidential Flag Bearer, Pledges 10,000mw Power Boost
Premium Times
Mr Obi emerged on Saturday at the party's convention in Abuja. Read more »
South Africa: How Young Voices Are Shaping the Western Cape Children's Commissioner Role
Daily Maverick
Since becoming the province's children's commissioner, Sarah Roberts has drawn on her legal experience to advance child protection. Read more »
Nigeria: Abduction - Gbajabiamila Leads Ribadu, IGP Disu, Two Others On Govt's Visit to Ogbomoso
This Day
Chief of Staff to the President, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, on Sunday led a five-man high-powered Federal Government delegation to Esiele and Yawota communities in Oriire Local… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Receives Second Madlanga Commission Interim Report
SAnews.gov.za
The Presidency has confirmed that President Cyril Ramaphosa has received the second interim report of the Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and… Read more »
South Africa: Legacy of Kruger National Park Will Continue for Hundreds of Years to Come - Minister Aucamp
SAnews.gov.za
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has called on South Africans to embrace their shared responsibility as custodians of the Kruger National Park… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, Others Emerge As Presidential Candidates Amid Uncertainties Over INEC's Powers
Premium Times
INEC had given political parties between 23 April and 30 May to conduct their primaries and pick candidates for the 2027 poll. Read more »
Nigeria: EU Report Raises Concerns Over Apathy, Vote Trading, Party Crises Ahead of Ekiti Governorship Poll
This Day
A pre-election assessment report by the European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN) has raised concerns over voter apathy, vote trading, party crises and… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Parliament Speaker Briefed On Security Operation in Baidoa
Shabelle
Speaker of Somalia's Lower House, Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur Madobe, met senior military and intelligence officials on Sunday and received a briefing on a security operation that… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Tinubu Didn't Include Petrol Subsidy Removal Plan in Inaugural Speech - Shettima
This Day
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that President Bola Tinubu deliberately kept his plan to remove petrol subsidy out of his inauguration speech to avoid pressure against the… Read more »
Liberia: Ex-National Custom Brokers President Alvin Tumbey Dies Suddenly
Liberian Observer
Former President of the National Custom Brokers Association of Liberia and Montserrado County District #9 representative aspirant, Hon. Alvin Tumbey, has died after reportedly… Read more »
Malawi: VPs Sidelined As Mutharika Turns to Ministers for Key State Duties
Nyasa Times
A growing pattern within President Peter Mutharika's administration is raising questions about the relevance and influence of Malawi's two Vice Presidents, with Cabinet ministers… Read more »
Africa: AU Observer Mission Chief Kenyatta Engages African Diplomatic Corps As Ethiopia Prepares for Tomorrow's Vote
ENA
Addis Ababa, May 31, 2026 --Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, who is leading the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM), met today with representatives of the… Read more »
Uganda: Govt to Stop Funding Public Holiday Celebrations
Independent (Kampala)
The government will stop funding most national public holiday celebrations beginning in the 2026/27 financial year, with the savings to be redirected to wealth creation and other… Read more »
Namibia: President Highlights the Importance of Local Manufacturers
Namibian
The Namibian public and the local pharmaceutical fraternity should be encouraged by president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's recent visit to Fabupharm amid the ongoing shortage of… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Shops for Running Mate, Ihedioha Emerges Frontrunner
Leadership
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has begun the search for a running mate, investigations by LEADERSHIP Sunday have shown. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku's Next Fight - Healing a Divided Adc Before the 2027 Campaign
Leadership
The emergence of Atiku Abubakar as the ADC presidential candidate, ADEMU IDAKWO reports, has triggered fresh tensions over zoning, unity and party stability ahead of the 2027… Read more »
Kenya: Linda Mwananchi Expands Nationwide Outreach With Major Thika Rally Planned
Capital FM
The ODM Linda Mwananchi faction is set to take its consultative rally to Thika as it seeks to expand its influence ahead of the 2027 General Election. Read more »
Kenya: Wetang'ula Urges Education Ministry to Act On Unsafe Schools After Fatal Utumishi Academy Tragedy
Capital FM
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has called on the Ministry of Education to conduct a nationwide crackdown on schools that have failed to comply with the safety measures… Read more »
