June 11
Malawi: VP Jane Ansah Briefed On Deepening Crisis Facing Persons With Albinism
Nyasa Times
Vice President Jane Ansah on Wednesday met officials from Human Rights Watch (HRW) at her Mudi Residence in Blantyre, where she received a situation report highlighting the… Read more »
South Africa: The Cape Town Shelter Where You Won't Be Turned Away If You're Drunk
GroundUp
Pilot Sober Space project offers a bed to homeless people who have been drinking Read more »
South Africa: Learners At This Limpopo School Are Writing Exams in an Old Carport
GroundUp
Classrooms at Tshilogoni Secondary were closed after a Department of Labour inspection Read more »
South Africa: Wild Goats and Open Gates - Government's Websites Are Asking to Be Hacked
GroundUp
Government websites outside SITA's network carry more than 4,400 security flaws. One in every five servers is vulnerable Read more »
Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's New Virtual Assets Law Primed to Protect Investors, Consumers
New Times
Rwanda has adopted a new law regulating virtual asset business, establishing a legal framework for companies involved in cryptocurrencies, stablecoin, and other blockchain-based… Read more »
Rwanda: How Rwanda's Certified Teleport Benefits Citizens
New Times
Better internet connectivity, more accurate weather forecasts, stronger disaster warning systems and smarter farming solutions are among the benefits expected from the country's… Read more »
Africa: Kenya Wins International Cooperative Alliance Africa Top Seat
Capital FM
Co-operative Bank Holdings and the Co-operative Alliance of Kenya (CAK) Chair McLoud Malonza has been elected as the Chairperson of the International Cooperative Alliance - Africa… Read more »
Kenya: Debt Burden Exposes Shilling to Exchange Rate Risks, Warns COB
Capital FM
Kenya's growing debt servicing burden is increasing the country's exposure to exchange rate fluctuations, with the government spending more than Sh1.35 trillion on debt repayments… Read more »
Kenya: CS Mbadi to Present 2026/27 Budget Amid Rising Cost of Living Concerns
Capital FM
The highly anticipated budget statement is expected to outline how the government plans to finance key sectors including education, healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture and… Read more »
Kenya: Opposition Unveils 'People's Budget', Accuses Ruto Govt of Economic Mismanagement
Capital FM
Kenya's opposition coalition under the United Alternative Government banner has sharply criticised President William Ruto's administration ahead of the presentation of the… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Meets Business Leaders Ahead of Finland-Kenya Business Forum in Helsinki
Capital FM
cial media platforms, President Ruto said the delegation accompanying him to Finland comprises key players in Kenya's technology, connectivity, data infrastructure, financial… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Why a Referendum On Constitution Amendment Bill No.3 Is Unavoidable
New Zimbabwe
It is no longer debatable that the ZANU PF faction championing the current attempts to amend the constitution wants to avoid a referendum at all costs. While they argue that a… Read more »
Angola: All in Place for Angotic 2026 to Kick Off
ANGOP
Luanda hosts as of Thursday (11) the 6th Edition of the Angola International Forum on Information and Communication Technologies (ANGOTIC), repositioning the country at the center… Read more »
Ghana: United States 250th Independence Day Celebration in Ghana - Remarks By Chargé d'Affaires Rolf Olson [press release]
U.S. Embassy Accra
Chargé d'Affaires Rolf Olson delivering remarks at the 250th Independence Day Celebration in Accra on June 10, 2026. Read more »
South Africa: Media Statement - National Assembly Recommends Candidates for the Aviation Safety Investigation Board and Independent Tribunal for Social Assistance Appeals [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The National Assembly (NA) today approved the report of the Portfolio Committee on Transport recommending the names of candidates for appointment to the Aviation Safety… Read more »
Nigeria: LP Presidential Flagbearer Unveils Agenda As Party Ratifies 1,211 Candidates for 2027 Elections
Premium Times
The party ratified the candidates at its NEC meeting in Abuja on Thursday. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Demonstration Alert - U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (June 11, 2026) [press release]
U.S. Embassy Kinshasa
Location: Kinshasa Read more »
Tanzania: Afcon 2027 - Tanapa Strategy to Turn Football Fans Into Tourism Revenue
Daily News
AS East Africa prepares to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the first time in history, Tanzania is pursuing a strategy that extends well beyond football. Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania's Income Per Person Soars By 7.4 Percent Amid Growth in Productive Activities
Daily News
TANZANIA'S average income per person increased by 7.4 percent in 2025, reflecting continued economic growth and expanding productive activities across the country, the government… Read more »
Tanzania: Govt - Organic Waste Recycling to Boost Green Economy
Daily News
THE government is pushing for local and international investors to channel resources into organic waste recycling initiatives as part of wider efforts to strengthen environmental… Read more »
Tanzania: Veteran Actor Mzee Onyango Passes Away in Dar es Salaam
Daily News
THE film industry in Tanzania has suffered a major loss following the death of veteran actor, Issa Joseph, popularly known as Mzee Onyango, who passed away on the night of June 11,… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Economy Hits U.S.$91.81bn As Growth Climbs to 5.9pc
Daily News
TANZANIA'S economy surged to US$91.81bn in 2025, reflecting stronger macroeconomic performance as real gross domestic product growth increased to 5.9 percent, up from 5.6 percent… Read more »
Tanzania: Govt Boosts Job Creation As Unemployment Falls to 6.2pc On Investment Surge
Daily News
THE government argues that its investment driven employment strategy is starting to bite, easing unemployment and setting the stage for a sharper surge in job creation over the… Read more »
Nigeria: Video Showed Out of Context, Isn't Nigeria's Kano State Governor 'Distributing Plates'
Africa Check
IN SHORT: A video has been posted widely on social media, with the claim that it shows Kano state governor Abba Yusuf "distributing plates" to residents as political "empowerment… Read more »
Uganda: UPDF Showcases Progress On Gender Inclusion During Regional Security Forum
Nile Post
The Director of Women Affairs in the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF), Brig Gen Charity Bainababo, has shared the UPDF's progress in promoting gender equality and inclusivity,… Read more »
