May 26
Uganda: Museveni Retains Janet, Drops Kasaija and Gen Ali
Nile Post
Kampala -- President Museveni has released a new Cabinet list for the 2026 to 2031 term, signalling one of the most significant reshuffles in recent years, with sweeping changes… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Swaps Aceng, Baryomunsi in Major Cabinet Reshuffle
Nile Post
President Museveni has announced a new cabinet reshuffle, with one of the most notable changes being the swap of ministerial positions between Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng and Dr. Chris… Read more »
Namibia: Govt Weighs Private Deal for State Cancer Patients
Namibian
The Ministry of Health and Social Services is considering a proposal that could see state cancer patients referred to a private oncology provider for chemotherapy and radiation… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Approves Sweeping Economic, Social Policy Measures [opinion]
Reporter
-Endorses reforms on energy, trade, insurance, statistics and women's empowerment Read more »
Nigeria: Court to Give Judgement in Forfeiture Suit Against 57 Properties Linked to Malami
Premium Times
The EFCC sought an order of final forfeiture of the properties to the federal government. Read more »
Nigeria: Amaechi Rejects ADC Presidential Primary Result
Premium Times
"Following reports of widespread voter disenfranchisement in most parts of the country during the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Primaries yesterday, I… Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Govt Appeals to Dangote Group Over Bida Basin Oil Exploration
Premium Times
Niger State Government has invited the Dangote Group and other private investors to explore crude oil opportunities in the Bida Basin, as it seeks to deepen private sector… Read more »
South Africa: BMA Expresses Concern About Transportation of Undocumented Foreign Nationals
SAnews.gov.za
The Border Management Authority (BMA) says the interception of minibus taxis and buses transporting undocumented foreign nationals has become a major concern within inland… Read more »
South Africa: Lamola Defends Multilateralism, Says Foreign Policy Must Improve Lives At Home
SAnews.gov.za
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola says South Africa will continue pushing for reforms to global governance institutions while using foreign policy to… Read more »
Nigeria: Akpabio Under Fire for Throwing Jabs At Ex-Governor Emmanuel
Premium Times
Mr Akpabio is facing renewed criticism in Akwa Ibom after mocking former Governor Emmanuel at a public event, reviving memories of years of public attacks that many residents now… Read more »
Nigeria: ADC Defends Primary Process Amid Rigging Allegations
Leadership
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has defended the credibility of its presidential primary process amid allegations of irregularities and rigging raised by presidential… Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Declares Sandy Onor Presidential Candidate, Dismisses ADC Coalition
Leadership
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared Senator Sandy Onor as its consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, insisting that it has overcome its… Read more »
Ethiopia: Council of Ministers Approves, Refers Agreements and Bills On Wide Ranging Issues
ENA
The Council of Ministers passed today decisions on loan agreements spanning agriculture, energy, trade, and climate finance as well as wide ranging legislative frameworks. Read more »
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Calls On Ethiopians to Embrace Values of Sacrifice, Obedience, and Mutual Support On Eid Al-Adha
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has called on Ethiopians to embrace the values of sacrifice, obedience, and mutual support as Muslims celebrate the 1,447th Eid al-Adha (Arafa) holiday… Read more »
Ethiopia: Prime Minister Abiy Inaugurates State-of-the-Art Lafto Hospital in Addis Ababa
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Tuesday inaugurated the newly built Lafto Hospital, describing it as a major step toward transforming Ethiopia into a regional hub for advanced… Read more »
Nigeria: Another Court Okays INEC's Power to Issue Election Guidelines
Leadership
BLess than 24 hours after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) appealed the judgement nullifying part of its election guidelines, issued to political parties,… Read more »
Somalia: International Lawyer Jason Mccue Leads Legal Push for Somaliland Recognition
Horn Diplomat
International human rights lawyer Jason McCue delivered a sharply worded address during the launch of the Somaliland Independence Recognition Institution in Hargeisa, publicly… Read more »
Africa: Tinubu Has Turned Nigeria From Africa's Giant Into 'Hunger Hotspot' - - Atiku
Leadership
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has stated that President Bola Tinubu has turned Nigeria from "Africa's giant into a hunger hotspot," following the latest warning by the… Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Party to Field Maku, Others As Candidates for June By-Elections
Leadership
The Labour Party has concluded its primaries for the June 20, 2026 by-elections, selecting candidates to fill vacant legislative seats across six constituencies in Nasarawa, Enugu,… Read more »
Nigeria: Filmmaker Ndukwu's U.S. Border Tour Offers Lessons for Nigeria's Security Crisis
Leadership
As Nigeria grapples with worsening insecurity fueled by porous borders, fresh attention is turning to how technology and inter-agency coordination could help tackle the country's… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Judge to Face Tribunal
GroundUp
Gauteng Judge Lettie Molopa-Sethosa left unlawful arrest litigants unable to pursue their case for damages for years Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Warns Against Overgrowing Conflicts, and Armed Violence That Threaten Global Peace, and Economic Stability.
Daily News
Tanzania has expressed concern over growing global instability driven by international conflicts, geopolitical rivalry and armed violence, warning that the situation continues to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Pushes for Faster Wheat Planting Amid Dry Season Warning
263Chat
Local farmers are being urged to speed up winter wheat planting as the government pushes to meet its 2026 production targets before the end of May amid forecasts of a potentially… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, China Move to Deepen Strategic Partnership As Mudavadi Meets Ambassador Guo
Capital FM
Kenya and China are seeking to deepen their longstanding bilateral ties, with fresh discussions focusing on infrastructure development, trade, technology and people-to-people… Read more »
South Africa: DA Demands Action As Parliament Continues to Bury Secretary to Parliament Allegations [press release]
DA
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has followed up with the Public Protector, requesting a progress report on the investigation into Secretary to Parliament (STP) Xolile George, and will… Read more »
