June 11
Liberia: Migration - Why This Policy Field Is Emerging As a Priority in Liberia [analysis]
African Arguments
All across West Africa, migration policy-making has become a top priority. Not least related to the externalisation pressures of the European Union (EU) and its members',… Read more »
Africa: 'Human Rights Are Part of Our DNA' - UN Launches Global Alliance to Counter Rising Threats
UN News
The UN human rights office (OHCHR) has launched a Global Alliance for Human Rights, a broad coalition aimed at placing the issue at the heart of decision-making, when conflict… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Embassy Condemns Belfast Stabbing As Fears Grow Among Migrants
Dabanga
The Sudanese embassy in London has condemned a knife attack in Belfast that left a man seriously injured and sparked protests and unrest across parts of Northern Ireland. Read more »
Kenya: Popular Trust in Kenya's Courts Declines As Barriers to Justice Persist
Afrobarometer
Majority think they could obtain justice, but doubt they could afford to take a case to court. Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Valued At $39b in Private Placement Ahead of IPO
Daba Finance
Dangote Petroleum Refinery is seeking to raise about $1 billion through a private placement that values the company at $39.1 billion, according to an information memorandum seen by… Read more »
Nigeria: '88,000 Practice Open Defecation - Epidemic Looms' - Cross River LG Raises Alarm
Vanguard
A local government council chairman in Cross River State, Dr. Fred Okem has bemoaned the high rate of open defecation by residents of the area and warned that an epidemic looms if… Read more »
South Africa: Inside the Box With Dr Andy Gray | How Should the Compounding of Medicines Be Regulated? [opinion]
spotlight
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority, with the South African Pharmacy Council, recently announced what was described as a crackdown on a compounding pharmacy.… Read more »
Tanzania: Tmda Strengthens Drug Safety Oversight in Fight Against Counterfeit Medicines
Daily News
IN a move to safeguard public health and improve healthcare delivery, the Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority has… Read more »
Tanzania: Tarura Completes Key Mtwara Bridge, Ends Flood Isolation
Daily News
The Tanzania Rural and Urban Roads Agency (TARURA) has completed the construction of a 21-metre bridge under the RISE project, bringing an end to years of disruption caused by… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzanian Researchers Adopt Gene Drive Technology As a Promising Tool Against Malaria
Daily News
HEALTH researchers, scientists and other stakeholders have identified Gene Drive Modified Mosquitoes (GDMM) technology as a promising tool that could support Tanzania's efforts to… Read more »
Kenya: Wetang'ula Defends Ruto's Absence During Budget Presentation, Says President Under No Obligation to Attend
Capital FM
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has dismissed criticism over President William Ruto's absence during the presentation of the 2026/27 Budget Statement, insisting that the… Read more »
Uganda: UCAA Sends Strong Warning to Traffickers After Handover of Seized Wildlife Contraband At Entebbe Airport
Nile Post
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has warned wildlife traffickers and other criminal networks against using Entebbe International Airport as a transit route for illegal… Read more »
Kenya: Petitioner Moves to Block Nairobi County-Sidian Bank Payroll Deal
Capital FM
A petitioner has moved to court seeking to halt a payroll support services partnership between the Nairobi City County Government and Sidian Bank Limited, arguing that the… Read more »
South Africa: My Experience Getting the New HIV Prevention Jab, Lenacapavir
Health-e
This week, clinics in six provinces started the rollout of Lenacapavir, an injection that has been shown to be more than 96% effective in preventing HIV with just two jabs a year.… Read more »
Namibia/South Africa: Essential Tips for Enjoying the FIFA World Cup Opening Match
Namibian
Across the region, various venues will be hosting watch parties for the opening match of the Fifa World Cup when Bafana Bafana plays against Mexico. Read more »
Nigeria: APC Has Number, Strength to Win Any Election - Yilwatda
Vanguard
All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, says the party has the numbers and strength to win the forthcoming Ekiti governorship election and the… Read more »
Namibia: Police Reservist Shot At Oshakati
Namibian
A female police reservist (35) was allegedly shot by an unknown person at her home at Oshakati on Tuesday morning. Read more »
South Africa: Should SA Renew Its Anti-Piracy Operation in the Mozambique Channel? [analysis]
ISS
Despite the navy's severe resource constraints, Operation Copper seems to have been continued for political rather than practical reasons. Read more »
Uganda: Govt to Review Policy On Payment of Medical Interns
Independent (Kampala)
The Vice-President, H.E. Jessica Alupo, has said government will review the decision to stop payment of medical interns adding that the policies of government and their purpose,… Read more »
Kenya: PS Bitok Hands Over Basic Education Docket Following Presidential Reassignment
Capital FM
Principal Secretary Julius Kibet Bitok has officially handed over leadership of the State Department for Basic Education following a recent presidential reassignment. Read more »
South Africa: Protecting the Legacy of Student Protests
UCT
"Transformation at the University of Cape Town (UCT) has always centred on student protest. This is a very important thread to pick up on, which is very telling." Read more »
South Africa: UCT Celebrates Nine 'Science Oscars' Finalists
UCT
The University of Cape Town's (UCT) vice-chancellor, Professor Mosa Moshabela, has congratulated nine UCT academics and research teams who were named among a list of finalists in… Read more »
Africa: Cape Town Marathon Earns Historic World Major Status for Africa
SAnews.gov.za
Africa has secured a historic place on marathon running's biggest stage, with the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon officially confirmed as the first Abbott World Marathon Major to be… Read more »
South Africa: Renowned TB Researcher Recognised With Prestigious National Honour
UCT
Global leader in tuberculosis (TB) research Professor Keertan Dheda has been awarded the Order of Mapungubwe from President Cyril Ramaphosa. The award recognises his ongoing… Read more »
South Africa: Clean Air Is a Human Right
SAnews.gov.za
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts has reaffirmed government's commitment to tackling air pollution, describing clean air as a fundamental human… Read more »
