June 04
Kenya: Israel Eyes Bigger Role in Expanding Global Markets for Kenyan Flower Exports
Capital FM
Israel is seeking to deepen its agricultural partnership with Kenya by leveraging its global trade networks and technological expertise to help expand international market access… Read more »
Africa: African Union Commission and UNHCR Kicks Off 9th Livingstone Syllabus Training to Advance Humanitarian Governance Across Africa
African Union
The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development (HHS), on 3 June 2026, convened the 9th African Union Humanitarian… Read more »
Somalia: The African Union Commission Calls for Utmost Restraint Amidst Security Developments in Mogadishu
African Union
African Union Commission is deeply concerned by reported security developments in Mogadishu, including armed clashes in civilian areas. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Moves to Regularize EV Charging Customers As E-Mobility Tariff Revenues Surge
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 4-Kenya Power has begun a countrywide exercise to identify and migrate all customers using electricity to charge electric vehicles (EVs) onto its dedicated… Read more »
Malawi: Government Shifts From Subsidies to Mega Farms in Bid to Revive Economy
Nyasa Times
The Malawi Government has unveiled an ambitious economic recovery blueprint that seeks to fundamentally transform how the country produces food, earns foreign exchange and finances… Read more »
Malawi: Government Pulls Sumbuleta From Diplomatic List Without Explanation
Nyasa Times
The government has abruptly withdrawn journalist Aubrey Sumbuleta from Malawi's diplomatic appointments list, triggering questions and speculation after authorities failed to… Read more »
Malawi: Mutharika's Diplomatic Knife Cuts K7.4 Billion a Year From Foreign Missions Bill
Nyasa Times
President Peter Mutharika administration's decision to slash Malawi's diplomatic appointments from 193 to 139 is not merely an administrative adjustment--it is a dramatic attempt… Read more »
Malawi: Medicines Tax Shock - Government Silent As New Tariffs Threaten to Push Up Drug Prices
Nyasa Times
The government is facing mounting questions over its decision to impose new import tariffs on some of Malawi's most commonly used medicines, with officials maintaining a… Read more »
Malawi: Fertilizer Dream Stalled As Dzombe's Mega Plant Awaits Environmental Approval
Nyasa Times
A fertilizer manufacturing plant that promised to transform Malawi's agricultural sector and potentially end the country's dependence on imported fertilizer remains idle months… Read more »
Malawi: Shock As Govt Appoints Murder Suspect Taulo As CEO for Sffrfm
Nyasa Times
There is growing outrage and disbelief following the appointment of murder suspect Paul Limbani Taulo as Chief Executive Officer of the Smallholder Farmers Fertilizer Revolving… Read more »
Kenya: Additional Consular Information for Americans Regarding the Ebola Outbreak [press release]
U.S. Embassy Nairobi
The U.S. government has established a process for U.S. citizens who request assistance due to possible Ebola exposure or for transportation from the DRC, South Sudan, or Uganda… Read more »
Kenya: Britam Pays Sh97.3m in Climate-Linked Claims in 2025
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 4-Britam paid out Sh97.3 million in insurance claims in 2025 to cushion more than 402,681 farmers and pastoralists affected by climate-related shocks across… Read more »
South Africa: Hawks Act On Lottery Looting Cases
GroundUp
Within weeks of missing a parliamentary briefing, the Hawks submitted 13 lottery fraud dockets to prosecutors Read more »
South Africa: North West Municipality Fails to Pay May Salaries for General Workers
GroundUp
Tswaing Local Municipality says it will make payment by 15 July Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland President Meets U.S. Diplomat Amid Strategic Interest
Horn Diplomat
Justin Davis, Chargé d'Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Mogadishu, visited Somaliland on Wednesday and held talks with Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro,… Read more »
South Africa: Portfolio Committee On Employment and Labour Calls for Urgent Implementation of SONA Employment Commitments
Parliament of South Africa
The Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour has welcomed the Department of Employment and Labour's analysis of the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) but has cautioned… Read more »
Kenya: Parliament Orders Special Audit of Public Service Internship Programme Over Payment Delays
Capital FM
Parliament's Budget and Appropriations Committee has directed the Auditor-General to conduct a special audit of the Public Service Internship Programme (PSIP) amid concerns over… Read more »
Uganda: Ankole Residents Demand Jobs, Security and Trade Reforms Ahead of President's Address
Nile Post
Residents and business leaders across the Ankole sub-region are voicing urgent expectations ahead of the State of the Nation Address, demanding concrete solutions to pressing… Read more »
Liberia: Govt Addresses the Deadly Wait for Emergency Care
Liberian Observer
In rural Liberia, the difference between life and death is often measured in hours on a dirt road. On Wednesday, the Ministry of Health cut that clock down with the commissioning… Read more »
Liberia: Govt Scraps Guns-First Policy
Liberian Observer
After 18 years without an update, Liberia has rewritten its national security playbook. President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. launched the National Security Strategy 2026-2036 Tuesday… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Exports to China Surge 30-Fold Under Zero-Tariff Policy
Liberian Observer
Liberia's exports to China have surged by more than 30-fold in the first three months of 2026, driven by Beijing's new zero-tariff policy and a sharp increase in iron ore… Read more »
Liberia: Senate Moves to Avert Oil Sector Crisis
Liberian Observer
The country's emerging oil and gas sector is facing what experts describe as a potentially significant governance challenge following a jurisdictional dispute between the Liberia… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Adjourns Abuja Lawyer Giwa's Forgery Trial As Defence Counsel Walks Out
Leadership
The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) sitting in Apo, Abuja, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, was forced to adjourn the ongoing forgery and impersonation trial of an… Read more »
Nigeria: Three Federal Lawmakers Dump APC for ADC, PRP
Leadership
Three members of the House of Representatives on Wednesday defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to opposition political parties. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Torchbearers Will Drive President's Second-Term Bid - First Lady
Leadership
First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu on Wednesday formally inaugurated the Tinubu Torchbearers (TTB), expressing confidence that the movement would inspire hope, unity and progress… Read more »
