June 09
Somalia: Somali Referee Thanks Supporters After U.S. Entry Ban Derails World Cup Role
Shabelle
Somali international referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has thanked the football community and the Somali public for their support after he was denied entry to the United States,… Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Announces 45-Day Seclusion At Wamunyoro Residence to Plot Ruto Ouster
Capital FM
Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has announced a 45-day political retreat at his Wamunyoro residence in Mathira, Nyeri County, as part of a mobilisation… Read more »
Kenya: KPC Ends Newspaper Tender Adverts, Moves Procurement Online
Capital FM
Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has stopped publishing tender notices and procurement opportunities in newspapers, shifting all procurement advertisements to its official website. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Congolese Army Accused of Killing Two in Attacks On Masisi
New Times
Two civilians were killed on Tuesday in attacked blamed on the coalition of the Congolese government in Masisi territory of North Kivu province. Read more »
Liberia: World Bank Approves U.S.$55.8m Development Financing for Liberia
Liberian Observer
The World Bank has approved a new US$55.8 million financing package for Liberia aimed at strengthening inclusive growth, improving economic resilience, and advancing reforms in… Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland Eyes Tech Investment At London Tech Week
Horn Diplomat
Somaliland's Director General of the Ministry of Communication and Technology, Aadan Abdillahi Abdalle, participated in London Tech Week 2026, joining global technology leaders,… Read more »
Kenya: Murang'a Farmers Oppose Proposed 0.8pc Tea Export Levy
Capital FM
Tea farmers in Murang'a County have opposed a proposed 0.8 percent levy on tea exports, arguing that the additional charge could reduce the competitiveness of Kenyan tea in… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Seeks Stronger Maritime Security Ties Amid Growing Shipping Opportunities
Capital FM
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has called for deeper regional and international cooperation to address emerging maritime threats, saying stronger security… Read more »
Kenya: Condom Sales Boost PS Kenya Revenue to Sh747mn
Capital FM
Strong demand for condoms helped Population Services Kenya (PS Kenya) increase revenue from its health products portfolio to Sh747 million in 2025, even as sales of its leading… Read more »
Namibia: Thieves Break Into Transnamib
New Era
The TransNamib office in the capital was broken into over the weekend, with thieves stealing, among others, laptops containing sensitive information before vanishing into thin air… Read more »
Namibia: Flood-Hit Zambezi Schools Reopen ...Parents Resist Sending Learners
New Era
Zambezi schools affected by recent flooding have reopened at relocation centres, although learner attendance remains low as some parents are reluctant to send their children back… Read more »
Ghana: U.S. Extradites Sedina Tamakloe Attionu to Ghana Over $6m Corruption Case
Ghanaian Times
The United States of America has extradited Sedina Tamakloe Attionu to Ghana following her conviction on more than 70 corruption-related charges, including the embezzlement of over… Read more »
Ghana: Police Arrests Teacher in Viral Video Assaulting Female Student
Ghanaian Times
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested a teacher of Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School, identified as Eric Buernortey Apaflo, 39, in connection with the assault of a… Read more »
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 »
