June 09
Uganda: WHO Condemns Ebola Travel Restriction Against Uganda
Independent (Kampala)
World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has has said travel restrictions imposed on Uganda as a result of the Ebola outbreak first announced… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Law Society Calls for National Action Against Mob Violence After Rugby Star Killing
Nile Post
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has called for a united national campaign against lawlessness and mob violence following the tragic death of national rugby player Sydney Gogondyo, 27,… Read more »
Uganda: Parliament to Vote On Shs734 Billion Solar Irrigation Loan
Nile Post
The 12th Parliament will hold its fourth sitting of the First Meeting of the First Session on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, with lawmakers expected to consider a government request to… Read more »
Kenya: Kam Warns VAT Changes Could Raise Prices of e-Motorcycles, Phones
Capital FM
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has warned that proposed tax changes in the Finance Bill 2026 could increase the cost of electric motorcycles, mobile phones and other… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Building Trust and Lab Testing At the Heart of DR Congo Ebola Response - WHO
UN News
In Ebola-stricken eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) a massive push for early testing and contact tracing is helping to contain the virus, the UN World Health… Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Closes the e-Toll Historical Debt Chapter
SAnews.gov.za
The Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, and the Deputy Minister, Mkhuleko Hlengwa, have welcomed Cabinet's decision to approve the closure of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement… Read more »
South Africa: Creating Pathways for Youth Development and Economic Inclusion
SAnews.gov.za
As South Africa marks Youth Month in June, we are reminded that the future of the country depends on how effectively the nation supports, empower and invest in young people today. Read more »
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 »
