May 27
Uganda: Museveni Action On Underperforming Ministers Was Long Overdue
Independent (Kampala)
President Yoweri Museveni's remarks at his inauguration for a seventh term and at the election of the Speaker of the 12th Parliament have set a tone of urgency and high expectation… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Pushes for UN Security Council Reform and Greater African Voice
263Chat
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister, Professor Amon Murwira, has called for urgent reforms to the United Nations Security Council, arguing that the current global… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa's Phala Phala Review Must Not Delay Parliament Process [press release]
DA
The DA maintains that the parliamentary impeachment process must not stall while President Ramaphosa's review application unfolds before the courts. Parliament must be allowed to… Read more »
Kenya: Rachel Ruto Calls for Two Months of Prayer and Fasting for Kenya in June and July
Capital FM
First Lady Rachel Ruto has called on Kenyans to dedicate the months of June and July to intensive prayer and fasting for national unity, peace, and spiritual renewal. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Votes - Dominant Ruling Party Seeks a New Mandate in a Deeply Fragmented Nation [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Ethiopia's general election on 1 June 2026 will take place amid armed conflicts and political fragmentation. This has raised questions over voter participation and legitimacy and… Read more »
Ethiopia: Should Ethiopia Limit How Long Its Prime Minister Can Serve? Why This Won't Fix a Deeper Democracy Problem [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Ethiopian prime minister Abiy Ahmed has revived debate over whether the country should impose term limits on its head of government. Speaking before the National Dialogue… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Elections Will Not Be Politically Competitive - Two Reasons Why [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Ethiopia is preparing for a national election on 1 June amid deep political uncertainty and growing insecurity. Officially, the polls are expected to reinforce the country's… Read more »
Africa: At the Africa Forward Summit, a Different Conversation About France
RFI
Nairobi - France came to Nairobi last week with a message it has been trying to land for years: that it wants to be Africa's partner, not its patron. At the Africa Forward summit… Read more »
Uganda: URA Cleared to Enforce Shs18.5 Billion Tax Against Nile Breweries
Independent (Kampala)
The Commercial Division of the High Court has dismissed with costs an application by Nile Breweries Uganda Limited seeking to block the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) from… Read more »
Nigeria: ADC Primary - Atiku Polls Over 1.4m Votes in 24 States, FCT, Floors Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen
Vanguard
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar took a commanding early lead in the African Democratic Congress presidential primary on Tuesday night, polling more than 1.4 million votes… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Moves to Tighten Grain Import Controls As New Levies Target Irrigation Funding
263Chat
The Zimbabwean government is preparing a fresh round of levies on imported grain and oilseed products in a policy shift aimed at strengthening domestic agricultural production,… Read more »
Uganda: Inside Museveni's Cabinet of Surprises - the Reshuffle That Defied Every Prediction
Nile Post
President Museveni on Tuesday evening unveiled a sweeping new cabinet list that has left Uganda's political class stunned, confused and once again reminded of one enduring reality… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Steps Up Ebola Preparedness Amid Regional Virus Fears
263Chat
Zimbabwe has intensified measures to prepare for a possible Ebola outbreak with health authorities strengthening surveillance systems and border screening amid growing concerns… Read more »
Nigeria: ADC Postpones Presidential Primary Results Collation
Vanguard
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has postponed the collation of its presidential primary election results. Read more »
Algeria: President Tebboune Extends Eid Al-Adha Greetings to Algerian People
Algerie Presse Service
The President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, extended Tuesday his Eid al-Adha greetings to the Algerian people, emphasizing the State's commitment to taking all necessary… Read more »
South Africa: How Children's Amendment Bill Improves Access for Young Children, and Why It Matters
Daily Maverick
The Children's Amendment Bill aims to improve early learning access in South Africa, ensuring that vulnerable children receive quality education regardless of their settings. Read more »
South Africa: Asylum Seeker Appeal Backlog Rises to 161,000 Cases
GroundUp
In about 90,000 cases the applicants' whereabouts are unknown Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Declares Deka Bridge Accident That Killed Eight Catholic Church Members a State of Disaster
New Zimbabwe
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared a State of Disaster following a road accident at Deka Bridge in Hwange, which claimed the lives of eight Roman Catholic Church members. Read more »
Rwanda: New Rules to Protect Public Servants' Net Pay From Pension Reform Impact
New Times
The government has clarified that recently gazetted amendments to legislation governing public servants do not increase or reduce salaries, but instead seek to harmonise… Read more »
Uganda: President Museveni's Action Against Underperforming Leaders Is Long Overdue [opinion]
Nile Post
I have closely followed President Museveni's public addresses since his inauguration for a seventh term in office. In his inaugural speech, he boldly declared: "This is Kisanja no… Read more »
Kenya: UDA Says Uhuru Failed Economy, Dismisses Criticism of Ruto As Bitterness Over Legacy
Capital FM
The United Democratic Alliance has accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of failing Kenya's economy during his tenure, dismissing his criticism of President William Ruto as… Read more »
Kenya: Wanga Rallies ODM Supporters Ahead of Major Kisumu Meeting
Capital FM
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has called on supporters of Orange Democratic Movement to turn out in large numbers for the party's upcoming rally scheduled for May 31 at Kirembe… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Monthly Inflation Rate Falls to 0,5% As Global Tensions Ease
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE'S month-on-month inflation rate in local ZWG currency dropped to 0.5% in May 2026, according to the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat) data. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku in Early Lead As ADC Adjourns Collation of Results
Premium Times
Messrs Amaechi and Hayatu-Deen have, in separate statements, rejected the results even before the collation began on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Appointment of 40-Year-Old Prof. Segun Aina As JAMB Registrar Receives Widespread Applauds
This Day
In what many stakeholders have described as another bold statement of confidence in young Nigerian excellence, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Prof. Segun Aina as the new… Read more »
