June 09
West Africa: Ngafuan Rallies West Africa Against Procurement Fraud, Money Laundering
Liberian Observer
Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has underscored the critical role of transparent and accountable public procurement in safeguarding national… Read more »
Liberia: 'Why the Economy Must Be the Center of the 2029 Election'
Liberian Observer
As Liberia gradually turns its attention toward the 2029 general elections, a growing school of thought argues that the country's most urgent political question is no longer who… Read more »
Liberia: House Approves Establishment of Health Care and Immunization Caucus
New Dawn
The House of Representatives has approved the formation of the Liberia Primary Health Care and Immunization Caucus (LIPIC) following a request by Representative Julie F. Wiah of… Read more »
Nigeria: Unsafe Food Causes 53,000 Deaths Annually in Nigeria, FG Warns
Vanguard
The Federal Government has raised concerns over Nigeria's growing food safety crisis, revealing that unsafe food causes nearly 50 million illnesses and more than 53,000 deaths… Read more »
Nigeria: Pandef Hails NDC As Emerging National Political Force
Vanguard
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), the apex socio-political organisation of the South-South region, has described the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a leading national… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: World's First AI-Designed Vaccine Explained [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed what they describe as a fundamentally new type of vaccine using artificial intelligence (AI). The vaccine's key component… Read more »
Rwanda: French Diplomat Approved As EU Envoy to Rwanda
New Times
A Cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul Kagame on Monday, June 8, approved the appointment of a new ambassador of the European Union to Rwanda, alongside envoys of Austria and… Read more »
Nigeria: Group Commends Govt, Oyedele Over Release of Funds to Local Contractors
Vanguard
The Civil Rights Group for Economic Reforms (CRGER) has commended the Federal Government and the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele,… Read more »
South Africa: Khan Hid His Phone for a Reason and Now South Africa Knows Why
Scrolla
Major General Feroz Khan, deputy head of SAPS Crime Intelligence, dropped his court bid on Monday to stop the Madlanga Commission accessing his seized devices. Commission… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan's Ambassador to Japan Receives CEO of Taiki Sangyo Company
SNA
The Ambassador of Sudan to Japan, Al-Rayah Haidoub, received the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Taiki Sangyo Company, Mr. Soshiro Yasuhara, at the embassy premises on Monday,… Read more »
Uganda: New Cabinet Members Sworn-in, Set for Orientation At Kyankwanzi
Nile Post
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has presided over the swearing-in ceremony of Uganda's newly appointed Cabinet ministers and Ministers of State, marking the beginning of a new… Read more »
Kenya: Petition Filed to Block Airstrip and State Lodge Projects in Imenti Forest
Capital FM
A petition has been filed before the Environment and Land Court seeking to halt any proposed developments within Imenti Forest over fears that parts of the protected ecosystem… Read more »
South Africa: Five More Senior Cops Suspended in R360-Million Tender Scandal
Scrolla
Five more senior police officers have been suspended, bringing the total number linked to the Medicare24 tender scandal to 14. Investigators claim the R228-million contract was… Read more »
Ethiopia: Made in Ethiopia Movement Playing Essential Role in Meeting Domestic Demand, Generating Foreign Exchange
ENA
Addis Ababa, June 8, 2026 -- The Ethiopia Tamirt (Made in Ethiopia) Movement has been pivotal to producing high-quality products that meet domestic demand and generate foreign… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda to Mark 37th Heroes' Day With Scaled-Down State House Ceremony
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda will today, June 9, commemorate the 37th National Heroes' Day anniversary with an unusually low-key ceremony at State House Entebbe as the government moves to reduce… Read more »
Uganda: Besigye Sues Muhoozi for Threatening to Hang Him On Heroes Day
Independent (Kampala)
Jailed opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale have filed a fresh application before the High Court Criminal Division seeking the termination… Read more »
Nigeria: 11 Days to Ekiti 2026 - ADC, APC Bicker Over Alleged Harvesting of Voters' BVN, NIN
Vanguard
THE African Democratic Congress, ADC, has accused the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ekiti State of collecting voters' personal identification details to influence the June 20… Read more »
Sudan: Customs Director Announces Upgrades and New X-Ray Screening Systems At Suakin Port
SNA
PORT SUDAN, June 8, 2026 (SUNA) -- The Director General of the Customs Forces, Lieutenant General of Police Salah Ahmed Ibrahim, conducted an inspection visit on Monday to the… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Signs $41m Agreement With AfDB and Unicef to Launch Major Water Infrastructure Projects in Red Sea State
SNA
PORT SUDAN, June 8, 2026 (SUNA) -- The Ministry of Finance and the Government of Red Sea State on Monday signed an agreement with the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the United… Read more »
Sudan: Finance Minister Chairs Meeting With International Financing Institutions
SNA
PORT SUDAN, June 8, 2026 (SUNA) -- Minister of Finance Dr. Gebreil Ibrahim on Monday chaired a high-level meeting in Port Sudan with a number of international and regional… Read more »
Sudan: Return of Universities to Original Campuses Signals Sudan's Recovery - Higher Education Minister
SNA
KHARTOUM, June 8, 2026 (SUNA) -- The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Professor Ahmed Modawi Musa, praised the administration of Al-Razi University for… Read more »
South Africa: Malema Wants Ngizwe Mchunu Locked Up for Six Months
Scrolla
Julius Malema filed an urgent Gauteng High Court application on 8 June 2026 seeking to have podcaster Ngizwe Mchunu imprisoned for six months without the option of a fine. Mchunu… Read more »
Kenya: Laikipia County Opposes Proposed Ebola Quarantine Facility in Nanyuki
Capital FM
The Laikipia County Government has formally opposed plans to establish an Ebola quarantine and isolation facility within the county, citing concerns over public health safety,… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Targets Youth Unemployment Through Technical Skills Reform
Vanguard
Federal Government has disclosed plans to reduce unemployment in the country, saying it has developed a framework to connect available skills and labour market demands through… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Labour Leader Dies in Geneva
Vanguard
GENEVA, Switzerland -- The Nigerian delegation to the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva and the labour movement have been thrown into mourning… Read more »
