May 27
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 »
Uganda: Musasizi Elevated to Finance Minister in Major Cabinet Reshuffle
Nile Post
Seven leaders from Uganda's Kigezi sub-region have secured positions in President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni's newly announced cabinet, underscoring the region's growing political… Read more »
Uganda: Tumwebaze Thanks Museveni for Reappointment, Pledges Loyalty and Commitment
Nile Post
The Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Frank Tumwebaze, has expressed gratitude to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni following his reappointment to Cabinet,… Read more »
Uganda: Nameere Pledges Crackdown On Corruption in Local Governments
Nile Post
Newly appointed State Minister for Local Government and Masaka City Woman Member of Parliament Justine Nameere has pledged to prioritise equal application of the law, promising a… Read more »
South Africa: Media Statement - Employment and Labour Committee Welcomes Progress On Uif Payments to Qwaqwa Factory Ex-Employees - Supports Repositioning of Uif and Cf [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour has welcomed progress made in resolving delayed UIF payments to former workers of the South African Clothing Factory in Qwaqwa,… Read more »
Kenya: Former LSK Boss Odhiambo Urges IEBC, NCIC Action Over 'Election Rigging' Remarks
Capital FM
Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo has called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and the National Cohesion and Integration… Read more »
Nigeria: Attitude - the Missing Ingredient in Leadership, Governance, and National Development [opinion]
Premium Times
Across the developing world, and particularly in Africa, conversations about national development often revolve around the absence of infrastructure, lack of funding, weak… Read more »
South Africa: Bafana Bafana Have 'The Nation Behind Them'
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa says Bafana Bafana will carry the hopes and dreams of the nation with them as they head to the FIFA World Cup, which will be held in Mexico, the United… Read more »
Kenya: Muslims Across Kenya Mark Eid Al-Adha With Prayers and Family Gatherings
Capital FM
Muslims across Kenya joined the global faithful in marking Eid al-Adha today, holding special congregational prayers in mosques, open fields, and designated prayer grounds in towns… Read more »
May 26
South Africa: Ramaphosa Takes Phala Phala Report to Court, Threatens to Interdict Impeachment Process
Daily Maverick
The President has filed an application to the Western Cape high court urging that it review and set aside the Section 89 panel report and invalidate any actions taken by the… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Drops Senior Ministers in Sweeping Cabinet Reshuffle
Nile Post
President Museveni has removed several senior ministers and long-serving government officials in a major Cabinet reshuffle that introduces new political figures and technocrats… Read more »
Kenya: Parliament to Form Mediation Team Over Division of Revenue Bill Stalemate
Capital FM
The National Assembly has voted for the establishment of a Mediation Committee after MPs rejected proposals approved by Senators which will require the national government to fully… Read more »
Senegal: Sonko as Speaker - Opposition Accuse Pastef of 'Institutional Coup'
RFI
Senegal's National Assembly has elected ousted prime minister Ousmane Sonko as its speaker, handing the firebrand politician a powerful new platform just days after President… Read more »
