June 09
South Africa: SA Records R15.2 Billion Trade Surplus in April 2026
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa's growing export performance is helping to drive economic growth, support jobs and create new opportunities for producers, as government continues its efforts to build… Read more »
Namibia: 'Kiki Ball' Kicks of LGBTQI+ Pride Month
Namibian
In Drag Night Namibia's (DNN) ball culture, there are three ratings to seal your fate. A bright red 'X' means you're chopped and your head is on the block. '10' is a slay and… Read more »
Namibia: Outjo Councillor Resigns From NFA
Namibian
Outjo councillor Laurence Kandundu has resigned from the Namibia Football Association executive committee following a Namibia Sports Commission directive about Sport Act… Read more »
Africa: Informal Apprenticeships Remain Africa's Largest Skills Development System
Namibian
Informal apprenticeships remain Africa's largest skills development system, providing training opportunities to millions of young people and workers who would otherwise lack access… Read more »
Africa: COP31 Presidency Announces '35% by 2035' Electrification Target as Part of Action Agenda Launch [press release]
UNFCCC
Electrification target to raise share of final energy demand met by electricity from just over 20% today to 35% by 2035 Türkiye's COP31 Presidency also wants to halve growth… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, Norway Explore New Shipping Routes Linking Mombasa, Lamu and Europe
Capital FM
President William Ruto has announced that Kenya and Norway are exploring new shipping routes aimed at boosting trade, strengthening supply chain resilience and improving maritime… Read more »
Kenya: Karua Questions Legality of Court Ruling On Gachagua Impeachment
Capital FM
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has criticised the court ruling on the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, describing the judgment as "flawed and… Read more »
South Africa: ANC Study Groups - PSC Advisory Note Vindicates DA Stance [press release]
DA
The Democratic Alliance (DA) received a letter from the Chairperson of the Public Service Commission (PSC), Professor Somadoda Fikeni, with advisory notes on the issue of ANC study… Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Demand Food Items and Other Materials From Some Niger Communities
This Day
Some terrorists have asked four communities in the Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State to purchase food and other items for them, or their villages would be attacked. Read more »
Nigeria: Judge Recuses Self in $42.48m Fraud Trial
This Day
A high-profile fraud trial involving a British national and two Indian businessmen took a dramatic turn at the Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday, after the presiding Judge,… Read more »
Africa: Varsity Don - Africa Must Not Miss Ai Revolution As It Did Industrial Era
This Day
A university don, Professor Lehbuma Langmia, of Howard University, Washington DC, has challenged African scholars to embrace and actively participate in the development of… Read more »
Nigeria: What If Nigeria's Next Energy Breakthrough Is Not Solar? [editorial]
This Day
For years, Nigeria's renewable energy conversation has largely revolved around solar. Yet one of the country's most promising clean energy resources may have been hiding in plain… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Peter Obi Told Me He's More Popular Than Atiku - Dele Momodu
Vanguard
Media entrepreneur, Chief Dele Momodu, has revealed that Peter Obi declined suggestions to align politically with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Judgment On Election Timetable Threat to 2027 Polls - INEC
Vanguard
ABUJA: The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC on Tuesday confirmed that it has filed appeals against two Federal High Court judgments that questioned aspects of its… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Leads, Obi Follows in Betting Platform's Prediction for 2027 Election
Vanguard
Ahead of Nigeria's presidential election scheduled for January 16, 2027, users on the decentralized prediction platform Polymarket are heavily backing incumbent Bola Tinubu to… Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity Threatening Nigeria's Education Future, Says Nut President
Vanguard
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has expressed concern over rising insecurity across the country, warning that continued attacks on schools threaten the future of education. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Rigging - Stop Grandstanding, Bring Your Evidence, Atiku Dares Ex-Sgf Lawal
Vanguard
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed allegations by a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Mr Babachir Lawal, over the conduct of the African… Read more »
Tanzania: Z'bar Projects 8.05tri/ - Revenue in 2026/27 Budget
Daily News
MINISTER for Finance and Planning, Dr Juma Akili, has unveiled an ambitious budget framework projecting government revenue of 8.05tri/- for the 2026/27 financial year, representing… Read more »
Tanzania: MPs Press Govt to Scale Up Tarura Funding
Daily News
MEMBERS of Parliament have called on the government to increase funding for the Tanzania Rural and Urban Roads Agency (TARURA) in their constituencies, citing deteriorating road… Read more »
Ghana: Congrats On the Economy, Mr President but Pay All Outstanding Pending Payments to Grow the Local Economy [editorial]
Ghanaian Times
Congratulations to President John Dramani Mahama and his government for the prudent management of the economy since taking office. Read more »
Africa: Meet the Nigerian Oncologist Helping to Fight Cancer in KZN and Across Africa
Daily Maverick
Propelled by an early vision to help others, Dr Abba Mallum tells Spotlight about his roots in Borno State, about opportunities in Stellenbosch and Durban, and about his pioneering… Read more »
Africa: AU Peacekeepers Face Deadly Risks and Limited Recognition [analysis]
ISS
Peacekeepers injured or killed in AU missions remain largely invisible. They deserve recognition, transparency and proper compensation. Read more »
South Africa: SA's Skills Gap Leaves Millions Unemployed Despite Job Vacancies
Daily Maverick
Millions of young people are out of work, but many employers still cannot find candidates with the practical, technical and operational skills required in today's factory or office… Read more »
Africa: Fake - Poster Claiming All 'Illegal Foreigners' Must Leave South Africa By 30 June 2026 Fake, Debunked By Police
Africa Check
FAKE: Poster claiming all 'illegal foreigners' must leave South Africa by 30 June 2026 fake, debunked by police Read more »
Liberia: Court Clears Public Defender Chief of Bribery Claims
Liberian Observer
Criminal Court 'A' opened proceedings today in a high-profile human trafficking and fraud case by taking the unusual step of publicly refuting bribery allegations against Cllr.… Read more »
