June 03
Ghana: GNFS Cracks Down On Fire Hazards in Takoradi Market
Ghanaian Times
Officers from the Market Circle Fire Post in Takoradi conducted a fire safety inspection and public education exercise at the Takoradi Market Circle to promote compliance with fire… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt Sentences Commentator Ahmed Douma to One Year in Prison
CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists calls for the release of Egyptian political commentator Ahmed Douma, who was handed a one-year prison sentence on Wednesday over his criticism… Read more »
Botswana: Boko Praises Belgium Ties
Botswana Daily News
President Advocate Duma Boko has hailed the long-standing relations between Botswana and Belgium, describing the partnership as instrumental in the growth of Botswana's diamond… Read more »
Botswana: DPP Orders Open Inquest Into Retshepile's Death
Botswana Daily News
The death of Retshepile "Tshepi" Tshedu is set to come under public judicial scrutiny after the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) directed that an open inquest be… Read more »
South Africa: No Grievance Can Justify Xenophobic Attacks, Warns Top Cop
GroundUp
Violence is not activism, says Deputy National Police Commissioner Read more »
Africa: U.S. State Department Welcomes New Africa Chief Frank Garcia
Horn Diplomat
The U.S. State Department's Bureau of African Affairs has formally welcomed Frank W. Garcia Jr. as the new Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, placing a veteran… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Seeks Sh2.6bn to Boost Ebola Preparedness for First 100 Cases - CS Duale
Capital FM
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has told Parliament that the government is seeking Sh 2.6 billion to enhance Kenya's readiness to respond to an Ebola Virus Disease outbreak,… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Finland Seek to Deepen Economic Cooperation, Bilateral Engagement
ENA
Ethiopia and Finland have expressed their keenness to bolster their economic cooperation. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Withdraw CAB3 Now' Biti Launches Fresh Attack On Constitutional Changes
263Chat
Constitution Defenders' Forum (CDF) convener and former Finance Minister Tendai Biti has called for the withdrawal of Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 of 2026 (CAB3) arguing… Read more »
Kenya: Laikipia Will Protect Both Kenyans and Us Citizens Amid Security Assurance Remarks - CS Duale
Capital FM
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has assured that both Kenyan citizens and visiting US nationals in Laikipia will be protected, amid ongoing discussions on international… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Boosts Ebola Preparedness With Isolation Units At KNH, NPS Hospital and 29 Counties, CS Duale Says
Capital FM
Kenya has significantly strengthened its preparedness and response capacity against Ebola Virus Disease, with key health facilities and county governments enhancing isolation and… Read more »
South Africa: Soweto Officials Accused of Fraudulently Selling Houses
GroundUp
A receptionist from the Pimville housing office faces fraud and corruption charges after a Hawks probe found officials forged title deeds Read more »
South Africa: The State Says Its Computer Systems Are Secure. We Looked. They're Not
GroundUp
SITA's internet services have more than 5,000 security flaws Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania, IMF Affirm Their Strong Ties in Supporting Economic Stability
Daily News
TANZANIA and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reaffirmed their strong cooperation in supporting economic stability and development programmes as the new IMF Resident… Read more »
East Africa: Tanzania Calls for Stronger Regional Unity to Contain Ebola Outbreak in East Africa
Daily News
TANZANIA has urged East African countries to strengthen regional cooperation and emergency preparedness in response to the ongoing ebola outbreak in parts of East and Central… Read more »
South Africa: Kruger Killings - 'Relief' for Family As 2 Mozambicans Arrested, Extradition Process Kicks in
Daily Maverick
The arrests in connection with the murder of tourists Dina Marais and Ernst Marais in Kruger National Park has brought a measure of relief to their grieving family as they prepare… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana, UK Sign Landmark £215m Growth Partnership Agreement
Ghanaian Times
GHANA and the United Kingdom have signed a landmark UK-Ghana Growth Partnership agreement; aimed at delivering tangible benefits for Ghanaians and businesses operating in the… Read more »
Angola: Head of State Swears in New Deputy Governor of Zaire
ANGOP
President João Lourenço on Wednesday in Luanda sworn in Adelino Domingos Kai as Vice-Governor of Zaire Province for Technical Services and Infrastructure. Read more »
Rwanda: Over 4.4 Million Enrolled As Digital ID Rollout Expands Across Eastern Province
New Times
More than 4.4 million Rwandans have so far registered for the country's Single Digital ID, as the nationwide enrolment exercise continues across the Eastern Province, the Director… Read more »
Rwanda: Wildlife Damage Claims Halve As Govt Studies Primate Compensation
New Times
Wildlife damage claims around Akagera National Park have dropped by more than half following the rollout of anti-wildlife barriers, even as the government studies whether losses… Read more »
South Africa: 'We Spoke Daily' - Accused Denies 80 Calls Were Linked to Phala Phala Plot
Daily Maverick
Alleged mastermind of the Phala Phala theft Imanuela David denied that more than 80 calls and messages with his co-accused were linked to the planning of the burglary, as the… Read more »
South Africa: 'Whistleblower Suspect Broke Silence' On R200m Port Shepstone Cocaine Theft - - Hawks Officer
Daily Maverick
Colonel Gavin Jacob has told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that in February 2026, a suspect approached investigators with details about a R200m cocaine consignment stolen from… Read more »
South Africa: 'Violence Is Not Activism' - NatJoints Talks Tough On Anti-Foreigner Mobs After Xenophobic Unrest
Daily Maverick
SA's top law enforcement structure has issued the strongest rebuke yet by authorities to those inciting xenophobic violence across South Africa. Critics say that without arrests… Read more »
South Africa: Garden Route Braces for More Flooding As Second Major Storm Hits in a Month
Daily Maverick
A powerful storm system is sweeping across the Garden Route, bringing dangerous flooding, evacuations and road closures to multiple communities while striking a region still deep… Read more »
Ethiopia: Democratic Bloc Split Over Addis Ababa Dialogue As SLM-Abdelwahid Joins Talks
Dabanga
Divisions emerged within Sudan's Democratic Bloc ahead of Sudanese-Sudanese dialogue talks in Addis Ababa, while the Sudan Liberation Movement led by Abdelwahid El Nur (SLM-AW)… Read more »
