June 11
Nigeria: Nigeria Unveils New HIV Plan, Seeks Shift From Donor Dependence to Domestic Financing
Premium Times
NACA said implementation of the plan would increasingly rely on domestic financing, strengthened health insurance systems, digital health expansion and coordinated multisectoral… Read more »
Africa: First Batch of Nigerians Evacuated From South Africa Arrives in Lagos
Premium Times
The returnees were flown in on a government-arranged evacuation flight operated under the coordination of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant agencies. Read more »
Uganda: Artist Jajja Kasozi Batuuka Speaks Out On Paul Kafeero DNA Saga
Independent (Kampala)
Jajja Kasozi Batuuka Calls for Cultural Respect and Protection of the Dead Amid Paul Kafeero DNA Debate Read more »
South Africa: Parliament's Failure Has Allowed Corruption to Flourish and Left a Nation Betrayed [opinion]
Daily Maverick
The Zondo and Madlanga Commissions have shown that South Africa's accountability architecture has been compromised and criminal syndicates have taken full advantage. Read more »
South Africa: We Banned Corporal Punishment but Haven't Taught Teachers What to Replace It With
Daily Maverick
Even after its banning, corporal punishment is still being used in some schools and for a new generation of teachers they need to learn to exert discipline in classrooms without… Read more »
South Africa: Fifty Years On, South Africa Needs a Youth Employment Revolution
Daily Maverick
South Africa's calamitous youth unemployment data must spur us to respond decisively. Here's what that response should look like. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Farming Fortunes Are Positive At the Start of 2026
Daily Maverick
The farming sector is in a good space despite the challenges of a looming El Niño drought and the continuing foot-and-mouth epidemic. Read more »
South Africa: 'Premature and Irresponsible' - - No Date Set to Fix Collapsing Nelson Mandela Bay Roads
Daily Maverick
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality said this week that it would be 'premature and irresponsible' to set a date for fixing two of the metro's busiest roads, the William Moffat… Read more »
South Africa: False Metric - Government Confusing Vaccination Target With Population Immunity
Daily Maverick
Eighty percent vaccinated over a year is not the same as 80% immune at a point in time. Only a second booster can stop foot-and-mouth disease. Read more »
Rwanda: Domestic Resource Mobilisation Is a Vote of Confidence in Rwanda's Governance
New Times
The fact that domestic resources and borrowing will account for 93 per cent of Rwanda's 2026/27 national budget is a powerful statement about the country's steady march towards… Read more »
Rwanda: Why Rwanda's Crypto Law Matters More for Payments Than Crypto
New Times
When the 2026 law regulating virtual asset business was published in the Official Gazette on May 28, much of the commentary focused on what it bans: individuals cannot trade as a… Read more »
Botswana: Bobonong Sports Facility Dispute Ends
Botswana Daily News
Parties involved in the construction of the Bobonong Sports Facility have agreed to conduct a final account assessment, which will pave the way for a new contract with the current… Read more »
Rwanda: What Measures Are in Place to Ensure Our Buildings Meet Safety Standards?
New Times
When Emelyne Uwamahoro rented space in one of Kigali's busiest commercial buildings, she expected the usual challenges of running a small business. Read more »
Rwanda: Fertiliser Subsidy Hits Rwf64bn As Middle-East Turmoil Spikes Prices
New Times
The government's budget allocation for fertiliser subsidies will increase from Rwf39 billion in 2025/26 to Rwf64 billion in the 2026/27 fiscal year, a rise of Rwf25 billion, or… Read more »
South Africa: National Assembly Passes the Defence Amendment Bill [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The National Assembly (NA) today passed the Defence Amendment Bill which amends the Defence Act of 2002 (Act No. 42 of 2002) to ensure compliance with a ruling of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Democracy Day - Support Tinubu's Reforms, Protect Nigeria's Freedom, APC Chairman Urges Nigerians
Vanguard
ABUJA -- The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has called on Nigerians to safeguard the nation's democratic gains and support… Read more »
Nigeria: President Tinubu to Address Nigerians On Democracy Day
Vanguard
President Bola Tinubu will make a national address on Friday, January 12, in commemoration of Democracy Day. Read more »
Nigeria: June 12 - Democracy Not Delivering for Nigerians, ADC Says
Vanguard
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, on Thursday said Nigeria's democracy was failing to deliver security, economic relief and accountable governance, arguing that many Nigerians… Read more »
Africa: Xenophobia - Govt Threatens AU Action Against South Africa
Vanguard
The Federal Government, Thursday, disclosed that it was considering taking the issue of recurring xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa to the African Union, AU, to seek… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Foil Deadly Bandit Assault in Sokoto, Kill Three
Vanguard
Security operatives in Sokoto State have foiled a major bandit attack on Bodinga community in Bodinga Local Government Area, neutralising three suspected bandits and recovering an… Read more »
South Africa: Xenophobia - 258 Nigerians Evacuated By Govt From South Africa Land in Lagos
This Day
The first batch of 258 Nigerians from South Africa following a wave of xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals in the country touched down on their home soil on Thursday… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Extends 2025 Capital Budget Implementation to September
This Day
The Senate on Thursday approved a fresh three-month extension of the implementation period for the capital component of the 2025 Appropriation Act, shifting the deadline from June… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Declares June 12 Public Holiday, Reaffirms Commitment to Democratic Ideals
This Day
The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 12, a public holiday in commemoration of this year's Democracy Day, underscoring Nigeria's continued commitment to democratic… Read more »
Somalia: Somali President Inaugurates Development Projects During Visit to Hirshabelle Capital
Shabelle
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Thursday inaugurated a series of development projects and government facilities in the central town of Jowhar during an official visit to… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Officer Makes History At U.S. War College
Premium Times
The army said the officer's accomplishments extended beyond academic performance. Read more »
