June 03
Nigeria: 'Release Schoolchildren for Humanity's Sake' - Peter Obi Begs Bandits
Vanguard
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has appealed to the abductors of schoolchildren recently kidnapped by gunmen to release them immediately, describing their… Read more »
Nigeria: Aiyedatiwa, Olowo Hail Death Sentence for Owo Attackers
Vanguard
AKURE -- Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State and the Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Ogunoye, have commended the judiciary and security agencies over the conviction and death… Read more »
Nigeria: Only One in Four Nigerian Children Can Read At 14 - UNICEF
Vanguard
...... As UNICEF, Osun deploy AI, digital learning against out-of-school crisis Read more »
Nigeria: Owo Catholic Church Attackers to Die By Hanging
Leadership
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sentenced to death by hanging four out of the five terrotists that attacked the Saint Francis Catholic Church,… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Sentences Four to Death By Hanging Over Owo Church Attack
Vanguard
The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted and sentenced four members of the Al-Shabaab terrorist group to death by hanging for their roles in the June 5, 2022, attack on St.… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, France Sign Deal to Employ Diplomats' Dependants
New Times
Rwanda and France have signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening cooperation on migration rules and allowing family members of diplomats and other… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Release Fx Guidelines, Approves Export of $50,000
Vanguard
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued fresh Foreign Exchange Guidelines which provides that an individual can export $50,000 cash. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Urges Vigilance Amid SA Xenophobic Attacks
Namibian
Namibia has urged its citizens in South Africa to remain vigilant and seek consular assistance if needed amid ongoing anti-migrant unrest and xenophobic attacks. Read more »
Namibia: Adultery No Longer Legal Grounds for Namibia Divorce
Namibian
Adultery will no longer serve as independent grounds for divorce in Namibia under a new law set to come into effect today. Read more »
Namibia: Govt Suspends 15 000 Unverified Pensions
Namibian
The government has temporarily suspended the grants of 15 825 old-age pension beneficiaries whose names could not be verified on the National Population Registry System. Read more »
Nigeria: You Are a National Asset, Gbajabiamila Tells Minister-Designate Amb. Enikanolaiye At Send-Off Ceremony [document]
State Department
The Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has described the Minister of State-designate for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, as a national… Read more »
Somalia: Mogadishu Authorities Approve Opposition Protest, Designate Three Venues
Shabelle
Authorities in Somalia's capital have approved an opposition-led demonstration planned for June 4, while assigning three designated venues for the gathering and urging participants… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Wins Non-Permanent Seat On United Nations Security Council
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE has won a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) at an election held in New York. Read more »
Africa: U.S. Pledges Direct Support to Nigeria, Resets Africa Policy
Vanguard
The Trump administration has outlined a renewed Africa strategy centered on national sovereignty, commercial partnerships, and targeted support for Nigeria, as Washington moves to… Read more »
Nigeria: NLC Threatens Solidarity Strike With Teachers Over Kidnappings
Vanguard
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has threatened to embark on a solidarity action with teachers and other workers across the country if governments fail to address worsening… Read more »
Rwanda: Genocide Survivors, Activists Welcome New Memorial Unveiled in Paris
New Times
Genocide survivors and representatives of survivor organizations, and activists have welcomed the inauguration of a new memorial in Paris dedicated to the victims of the 1994… Read more »
Uganda: Muganga Alleges Bias, Xenophobia in Parliamentary Vetting Process
Nile Post
The Minister-designate for Internal Affairs, Lawrence Muganga, has launched a strong public response following his contentious appearance before Parliament's Appointments… Read more »
South Africa: Rand Water Completes First Phase of Maintenance
SAnews.gov.za
Rand Water has successfully completed the first phase of its large-scale planned maintenance programme, with major pumping stations, including Mapleton and Eikenhof resuming… Read more »
Namibia: Govt Pushes Green Hydrogen Agenda Despite Legal Gap
Namibian
The government says it is ready to implement green hydrogen projects despite the absence of dedicated legislation governing the emerging sector. Read more »
Namibia: Namibians May Face New U.S. Visa Process
Namibian
Namibians may soon need to travel to South Africa to apply for a visa to the United States (US). Read more »
Namibia: Desert Air Crash Victims to Be Repatriated
Namibian
The police have confirmed the formal identification of the four victims of a Desert Air crash earlier this month, allowing their bodies to be repatriated to Germany as… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. to Deport 110 Nigerians in Wider Crackdown On Immigration Violations
Leadership
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has confirmed that at least 110 Nigerians are among 355 West African nationals slated for deportation in a renewed… Read more »
Nigeria: Owo Church Attack - Court Sentences Four Terrorists to Death By Hanging
This Day
A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday sentenced to death four of the five terrorists that attacked the Saint Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State. Read more »
Malawi: Treasury Suspends Funding for Government Contracts Signed Between 2023 and 2025
Nyasa Times
In one of the most far-reaching fiscal accountability measures in recent years, the Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation has frozen payments on government… Read more »
South Africa: All You Need to Know About the Jab That Could Dramatically Reduce New HIV Infections in SA
spotlight
On June 5, 2026, an HIV prevention injection will for the first time become available at some of South Africa's public sector clinics. In this Spotlight special briefing, we pull… Read more »
