June 07
Nigeria: Despite Stronger Profit Growth, 13 Insurance Firms' Revenue Falls 9.9 Percent to N228bn
This Day
Listed insurance companies on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) delivered a mixed performance in the first quarter of 2026 as industry-wide insurance revenue declined by 9.9 per… Read more »
Nigeria: Okonjo-Iweala Loses Younger Brother
This Day
The Palace Secretary, Prince Ifeakanachukwu Emordi, announced the loss in a statement, saying the Prince passed away on May 30, 2026 (one week ago). Read more »
Nigeria: Jonathan Urges Judiciary to Uphold Justice, Rule of Law
This Day
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said Nigeria's future would depend on strong institutions, an impartial judiciary and adherence to the rule of law. Read more »
Nigeria: Defence Minister Reiterates Commitment to Maritime Security, Blue Economy
This Day
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd.), has reaffirmed the federal government's commitment to strengthening maritime security and advancing Nigeria's blue economy… Read more »
Uganda: How Mmamba Kakoboza Ended a 50-Year Wait to Win Airtel Buganda Bika Tournament
Nile Post
Mmamba Kakoboza Clan on Saturday etched their name into Buganda football history by winning their first-ever Airtel Buganda Bika football title, ending a 50-year wait with a… Read more »
Uganda: Buzeki Warns Teachers Against Neglecting Government Schools As Enrolment Falls
Nile Post
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive Director Sharifah Buzeki has warned teachers in government schools against enrolling their children in private schools. Read more »
Uganda: Mmamba Kakoboza Wins 2026 Buganda Bika Football Champions
Nile Post
Buganda Kingdom clan members from Mmamba Kakoboza clan made history after defeating Nkima clan with goals 4-3 in a penalty shootout to win the 2026 Bika Football Tournament. Read more »
Uganda: Police Arrest Three Over Mob Killing of Rugby Player Sydney Gongodyo
Nile Post
Police in Kampala have said they have arrested three people in connection to the mob killing of Uganda Rugby Cranes player, Sydney Gongodyo. Read more »
Uganda: Seku Urges Schoolgirls to Prioritise Education, Personal Devt
Nile Post
National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps (NSPC) Commissioner Hellen Seku has urged schoolgirls to prioritize education, personal development and financial independence. Read more »
Uganda: Environmentalist Calls for Stricter Laws On Construction, Mandatory Tree Planting to Curb Ecological Loss
Nile Post
Environmental advocates have called for urgent strengthening of Uganda's environmental laws, urging government to make tree planting a mandatory requirement in all development… Read more »
Uganda: Entebbe Teachers Trained On Use of Walimu App to Ease Access to Sacco Loans
Nile Post
A total of 150 teachers in government schools in Entebbe Municipality have been trained on how to use the Walimu App to access Walimu SACCO loans directly through their… Read more »
Uganda: Masaka Banyarwanda Urge Museveni to Reconsider Cabinet Representation After Muganga Rejection
Nile Post
Members of the Banyarwanda community in the Greater Masaka region have appealed to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to reconsider the issue of ministerial representation following… Read more »
Uganda: Today in History - Okot P'bitek Is Born
Nile Post
On this day in 1931, legendary poet Okot p'Bitek was born in Gulu in northern Uganda. Read more »
Angola: People With Albinism Undergo Skin Cancer Screening in Cuanza-Sul
ANGOP
At least 100 people with albinism participated on Saturday in a skin cancer screening campaign held at the Comandante Raul Arguelles General Hospital in the province of Cuanza-Sul. Read more »
Angola: Municipal Administrators Instructed to Focus On Local Development
ANGOP
The governor of the Cuanza-Sul province, Eugenio Laborinho, instructed the municipal administrators of Conda, Condé, and Ebo to outline plans to improve the fundamental… Read more »
Angola: Over 660 Healthcare Professionals Trained in Hospital Management
ANGOP
At least 660 healthcare professionals have been trained by the Health Ministry (MINSA) in areas related to hospital management, health statistics and data analysis, as part of a… Read more »
Angola: Maquis Conceds First Defeat in National Handball Championship
ANGOP
Bravos dos Maquis senior women's handball team suffered the first defeat in the 3rd round the national handball championship on Saturday in Luena, after losing to Casa Pessoal do… Read more »
June 06
Kenya: U.S. Ebola Facility in Kenya Fuels Anger in a Country With No Cases
RFI
With no recorded cases of Ebola, many Kenyans are struggling to understand why their government is allowing the United States to build an Ebola facility in their country to treat… Read more »
Africa: CCA and Mauritius Announce Postponement of Next Month's U.S-Africa Business Summit
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The U.S.-Africa Business Summit scheduled for July 26-29, 2026 in Mauritius July has been postponed. The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA). the Summit organizer, along with the… Read more »
Ethiopia: National Election Board Says Most Constituencies Declared Election Results
ENA
Out of the targeted 1,138 constituencies, about 825 constituencies have declared election results, according to the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE). Read more »
Botswana: Botswana, De Beers Appoint Adesina Chair Of Diamonds Development Fund
Vanguard
Former President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has been appointed Chairman of Botswana’s Diamonds for Development Fund, a landmark initiative… Read more »
Sudan: Addis Ababa - Sudanese Factions Sign a Joint Vision While Others Split Over Peace Roadmap
Ayin Network
High-stakes consultative meetings aimed at charting a path out of Sudan's devastating three-year conflict have had mixed results: parties formerly at loggerheads are now aligned… Read more »
Angola: African Union Mourns Death of Manuel Augusto
ANGOP
The president of the African Union (AU) Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, expressed, on Saturday, deep regret over the death of Angola's former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Manuel… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi County Officials, Developers to Face Charges Over South C Building Collapse
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The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved criminal charges against several public officials, developers and professionals linked to the collapse of the Manzil Towers… Read more »
Kenya: CS Duale Defends Kenya's Ebola Preparedness Measures in Court Battle With Katiba Institute
Capital FM
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has defended the Government's Ebola preparedness and quarantine measures, arguing that Kenya's response framework is legally grounded,… Read more »
