May 30
Nigeria: Former Defence Spokesperson Rabe Abubakar, Wife Abducted in Katsina
Premium Times
Mr Abubakar, a retired major general, served as Director of Defence Information between 2015 and 2017. Read more »
May 29
Senegal: Abdoulaye Wade At 100 - From Challenger to 'Old Lion' of Senegalese Politics
RFI
As Senegal's former president Abdoulaye Wade turns 100 on Friday, RFI looks back on the life of a man whose century has spanned opposition, imprisonment, triumph and everything in… Read more »
Ghana: Parliament Passes Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill
Ghanaian Times
Parliament of Ghana has passed the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, widely known as the anti-LGBTQ+ bill. Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Restricts Foreign Travel By Cabinet
Liberian Observer
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has issued a cabinet directive significantly restricting official foreign travel by Cabinet Ministers and senior government officials, citing… Read more »
Nigeria: At 3rd Anniversary, Tinubu Pledges to Keep Food Prices Low, Cut Transport Costs
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu has defended the economic reforms introduced by his administration, saying history would vindicate the difficult decisions taken over the past three years to… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - May 29, 2026
allAfrica
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South Africa: NPA Backslides On 'Political Interference' in TRC Cases, Mbeki Fights Summons
Daily Maverick
Two significant events unfolded in the past week - an apparent U-turn by the NPA of its admission to political interference in post-TRC prosecutions, and former president Thabo… Read more »
Sudan: TSC President Salutes Armed Forces, Praises Sacrifices in Restoring Security and Stability
SNA
President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, paid tribute to officers, non-commissioned… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Proposes Tax Exemption for Kenyans Earning Below Sh30,000
Capital FM
President William Ruto has announced plans to exempt Kenyans earning KSh30,000 and below from paying income tax, saying the proposal is aimed at easing the burden on low-income… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Orders Urgent Action On Road Carnage After 24 Die in Five Days
New Zimbabwe
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has directed government departments and agencies responsible for road safety to urgently coordinate efforts to curb rising fatalities on Zimbabwe's… Read more »
South Africa: Gun Violence Sparks Fear in Khayelitsha - South African News Briefs - May 29, 2026
allAfrica
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Nigeria: May 29 and Unfulfilled Promises [editorial]
Daily Trust
Since 1999, May 29 has become a date for not only reflection on the democratic journey of Nigeria but also for a due review of legitimate demands and expectations by the citizens.… Read more »
Nigeria: Economic Growth Should Translate to Better Living Condition, NASFAT Tells Govt
Daily Trust
The Chief Missioner of the Nasrul-Lahi-l-Fatih Society (NASFAT), Imam Abdul-Azeez Onike, has urged Nigerians to remain hopeful and continue supporting government efforts aimed at… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Has Scored 70 Percent in Security - Defence Minister
Vanguard
The minister of defence, General Christopher Musa (Retd), said on Friday that the administration of President Bola Tinubu has scored between 65 and 70 per cent performance in… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - APC Forum Raises Concerns Over Primaries, Calls for Internal Reforms
Vanguard
The North-Central All Progressives Congress, APC Forum has expressed concerns over the conduct of the party's recently concluded primary elections and called for reforms aimed at… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Parliament to Debate CAB3 As Public Input Reviewed
263Chat
Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, Ziyambi Ziyambi, says Parliament is expected to begin formal debate on a constitutional bill next week, with the legislative… Read more »
South Africa: Government Publishes Sovereign Use of Proceeds Framework
SAnews.gov.za
National Treasury has announced the publication of its Sovereign Use of Proceeds Framework, together with the accompanying Second Party Opinion. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Address Official Launch of Kruger National Park Centenary
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa's iconic Kruger National Park is set to mark a historic milestone as President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the official launch of the Park's centenary commemorations at… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Ranks Low Globally in Shift Toward Smoke-Free Alternatives
Capital FM
Kenya is lagging behind many African countries in helping smokers shift away from traditional cigarettes, according to a new global ranking released ahead of World No Tobacco Day. Read more »
Kenya: CJ Koome Appoints Justice Wanjiru Karanja Acting Court of Appeal President Ahead of June Election
Capital FM
Chief Justice Martha Koome has appointed Lady Justice Wanjiru Karanja as the Acting President of the Court of Appeal following the expiry of Justice Daniel Musinga's five-year term… Read more »
South Africa: DA Demands Emergency Parliamentary Meeting Over 28,000 Untraceable Parolees [press release]
DA
The Democratic Alliance has written to the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services, Kgomotso Ramolobeng, to demand an emergency meeting after revelations… Read more »
Botswana: Boko Hails Botswana and Belgium Relations
Botswana Daily News
President Advocate Duma Boko has hailed the long-standing relations between Botswana and Belgium, describing the partnership as instrumental in the growth of Botswana's diamond… Read more »
Botswana: BURS Introduces New Digital VAT On June 1
Botswana Daily News
The Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) is expecting to rake in an additional P450 million annually when it officially introduces Value Added Tax (VAT) on remote digital… Read more »
Uganda: Nita-U Appoints Julian Rweju As Director of E-Government Services
Nile Post
The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) has appointed Julian Rweju Mani as the new Director of e-Government Services, effective immediately. Read more »
Malawi: Debt Crisis Forces Malawi to Depend On Grants
Nyasa Times
Malawi is increasingly depending on grants instead of loans from international lenders because of the country's growing debt crisis and weakening economy, the African Development… Read more »
