June 08
Nigeria: NASS Roundup - Minority Leadership Tussle, NILDS DG Probe, Security Concerns, Other Stories From House of Reps
Premium Times
The resignation of Kingsley Chinda ended weeks of speculation about his political future after he participated in the APC governorship primary in Rivers State without publicly… Read more »
Nigeria: Resident Doctors Declare Industrial Dispute, Give Govt 21-Day Ultimatum
Premium Times
Among its demands are the immediate disbursement of the 2026 Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF), payment of outstanding salary-related arrears, and the resolution of welfare… Read more »
South Africa: Parks Department Plans Greening Drive for Underserved Communities
Our City News
The Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) say that plans are being made to address the City's longstanding issue of unevenly distributed trees in parts of Johannesburg, with more… Read more »
South Africa: 'Waste Lords' Have Turned Joburg's Old Dumps Into Criminal Havens
Our City News
Armed criminal syndicates have taken control of a number of Joburg's decommissioned landfills, selling access to them for illegal dumping, using them as a base for drug peddling… Read more »
Nigeria: Oyo Govt Demolishes Building Linked to Abduction of Adelabu's Sister, Sons
Premium Times
Officials said the action formed part of ongoing efforts by the state government and security agencies to dismantle criminal hideouts and strengthen security across the state. Read more »
Ghana: Under Ghana's President Mahama, Near-Total Impunity for Attacks On 17 Journalists
CPJ
When Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama took office in January 2025, pledging to restore "an era of true media freedom," journalists had reason to hope that attacks on the press… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Cabinet Sworn in - 5 Ministers Miss Out
Independent (Kampala)
Four newly appointed ministers did not take the oath of office on Monday as colleagues in the new cabinet gathered at State House, Entebbe, for the swearing-in ceremony. Read more »
South Africa: Foreign Nationals Must Go - Marchers Reject Ramaphosa's Intervention
Daily Maverick
Anti-foreigner groups marched through the East Rand on Monday, rejecting President Cyril Ramaphosa's immigration reforms and warning businesses to terminate employment of all… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Concludes Diplomatic Training Program for South Sudanese Diplomats
ENA
Ethiopia has successfully concluded a five-day diplomatic training program for South Sudanese diplomats, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening regional cooperation and… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's FM Gedion Confers With EU Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crises Management
ENA
Minister of Foreign Affairs Gedion Timothewos today received and held discussions with the European Union Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, Hadja… Read more »
Egypt: CPJ, Partners Urge EU to Push Egypt On Rights and Press Freedom Reforms
CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists joined 14 other press freedom and human rights organizations on Monday, expressing concern over Egypt's failure to show meaningful progress on… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Urges Belgian Investors to Shift to Value Addition and Manufacturing in Kenya
Capital FM
President William Ruto has called on European investors to invest in value addition and manufacturing in Africa rather than exporting raw materials for processing abroad. Read more »
Gambia: When Will Fertiliser Be Available to Farmers and At What Price?
Foroyaa
Some farmers have already cleared their farms and are eagerly waiting for the rains to sow their seeds. Some others are still clearing their farms. Read more »
Kenya: Five Years On - Remembering Chris Kirubi's Enduring Legacy
Capital FM
What made Ask Kirubi special was its accessibility. Through the column, readers had a unique opportunity to engage with one of Africa's most accomplished entrepreneurs and learn… Read more »
Angola: Over 200 Children March Against Violence in Matala Municipality
ANGOP
A total of 250 children from the municipality of Matala, in the southern province of Huíla, marched on Sunday (07) against acts of child violence, in an event promoted by… Read more »
South Africa: Organisation Forced to Halt Free Sanitary Pad Project
GroundUp
Code Red Initiative, which distributed period kits in Masiphumelele, Ocean View and Red Hill, is in need of funding Read more »
South Africa: 970 Affordable Homes to Be Built At Salt River Market By August 2028
GroundUp
Land formerly owned by City of Cape Town handed to Communicare on Monday Read more »
South Africa: Fires Kill Two and Leave Scores Homeless in Dunoon
GroundUp
Fire and rescue services say they are yet to determine the cause of the separate blazes Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power to Close All Banking Hall Payment Counters By June 2027 in Digitization Push
Capital FM
Kenya Power has announced a year-long phased closure of all payment counters in its banking halls, marking a major step in the utility's transition toward fully digital customer… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Acts Tough On Illegal Medical Practices, Bans Traders From Converting Food Supplement Shops Into Unlicensed Clinics
Daily News
THE Traditional and Alternative Medicine Council in Tanzania has moved to crack down on illegal medical practices, banning traders from converting food supplement shops into… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania, Belarus Agree to Deepen Ties Agricultural Sector With Focus On Value Addition, Modern Farming Technologies
Daily News
TANZANIA and Belarus have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the agricultural sector, focusing on value addition, modern farming technologies and increased private sector… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power to Close All Physical Payment Counters
Capital FM
Kenya Power will close all its payment counters across the country by June 2027 as it accelerates its transition to digital service delivery amid growing uptake of online payment… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Secures Sh20.7bn for Digital Expansion and Connectivity
Capital FM
Kenya has secured Sh20.7 billion in new investments to support digital transformation programmes and expand regional internet connectivity through submarine cable infrastructure. Read more »
East Africa: Somaliland's Berbera Port Emerges As East Africa Trade Gateway
Horn Diplomat
Overlooking the Gulf of Aden near the Bab al-Mandab Strait, one of the world's most strategic maritime chokepoints, Berbera Port is emerging as one of East Africa's most ambitious… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Islamist Reckoning [blog]
CFR
The most recent abductions and executions in southwestern Nigeria have brought home the religious character of the threat to peace and security in the country. Read more »
