June 03
Sudan: Sudanese Journalists Syndicate Has Supported More Than 1,000 Media Workers Since Start of War
Dabanga
The Sudanese Journalists Syndicate says it has provided social support to more than 1,000 journalists during the period from November 2022 to the first quarter of 2026, in light of… Read more »
Africa: AI Offers Promise for Agriculture, but Smallholder Farmers Risk Being Left Behind [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Globally, agriculture faces mounting pressures. These are driven by climate change, land degradation, labour shortages, supply chain disruptions and the demand for food from a… Read more »
South Africa: Student Teachers in South Africa Face a Stressful Career - How to Prepare Them Better [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South African teacher education qualifications are expected to comply with the Minimum Requirements for Teacher Education Qualifications. But evidence points to gaps in teacher… Read more »
Chad: Chad Is Making Arabic Equal to French in Schools - the Politics Behind the Move [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
In most multilingual African countries, language policy is a highly charged and controversial issue. It touches on regional identity, religion and political power - as is evident… Read more »
Africa: Tax Data Can Be Mined to Shape Better Policies. South Africa, Uganda and Zambia Show How [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Bilateral aid to Africa fell by nearly a quarter in 2025, the largest annual decline in the history of official development assistance. Meanwhile, sovereign debt interest payments… Read more »
Malawi: People With Albinism Face Discrimination, Danger
IPS
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Africa: How the U.S. Christian Right Built an Interfaith Coalition Against LGBTQ Rights in Africa
The New Humanitarian
"The irony is difficult to miss: A movement that presents itself as resisting Western cultural imperialism relies on a vision of Africa that is itself profoundly colonial." Read more »
Africa: African Union Leaders Stress Urgent Need for Resource Mobilization and Unity to Advance Agenda 2063
African Union
The 52nd Ordinary Session of the Permanent Representatives' Committee (PRC) officially opened today, 3 June 2026, at the African Union (AU) Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.… Read more »
South Africa: Johannesburg Express Kidnappings Surge As Criminals Target Digital Bank Accounts
Our City News
Being hijacked in Johannesburg no longer necessarily ends when criminals drive away with a vehicle. Increasingly, victims are being held captive, driven around the city, forced to… Read more »
South Africa: Kunene's 'Rats' Remarks Cross a Dangerous Line
Our City News
Johannesburg MMC for Transport Kenny Kunene has been accused of fuelling anti-migrant sentiment after making dehumanising and inflammatory remarks about undocumented migrants. Read more »
Kenya: Utumishi School Fire Probe - Court Approves 21-Day Detention of 9 Students As Investigations Intensify
Capital FM
The Naivasha Law Courts has allowed police to detain nine Utumishi School students for 21 days to allow police to continue investigations into a dormitory fire that killed 16… Read more »
Uganda: Ccbu, Kibo Foundation Equip Over 1,600 Women Entrepreneurs With Business Skills
Independent (Kampala)
Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU), in partnership with the KiBO Foundation, has empowered more than 1,600 women entrepreneurs with business and financial management skills aimed at… Read more »
Kenya: Why Gor Coach Akonnor Is Breathing Sigh of Relief After Winning Premier League Title
Capital FM
Having clinched his second career title, Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor has baptised the K'Ogalo fanbase as the 'most demanding' he has worked under. Read more »
Kenya: JOOTRH Activates Ebola Emergency Preparedness Measures Amid Uganda Outbreak Fears
Capital FM
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) in Kisumu has activated emergency preparedness measures, including isolation units, staff training and enhanced… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Urges Faithful to Emulate Martyrs' Example of Sacrifice, Total Surrender to God
Nile Post
President Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni have extended their best wishes to Ugandans for a peaceful Martyrs Day, urging citizens to remain vigilant against Ebola Virus… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Treasury Reaffirms Grain Import Levies As GMAZ Legal Challenge Loses Momentum
263Chat
Efforts by the Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) to portray Government's grain import levy framework introduced under Statutory Instrument 87 of 2025 as legally… Read more »
South Africa: KZN Police Warn Against Distribution of Statements Inciting Violence
SAnews.gov.za
Police in KwaZulu-Natal have issued a stern warning to residents to refrain from posting, distributing and sharing voice messages or social media posts, commenting on social media… Read more »
Africa: Presidency Notes Latest ICJ Order in South Africa's Genocide Case Against Israel
SAnews.gov.za
The Presidency has noted the latest order issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the case brought by South Africa against Israel under the Convention on the… Read more »
South Africa: General Fuel Levy Reduction Cushions Consumers
SAnews.gov.za
While petrol consumers will face an increase in prices from today, government's reduction in the general fuel levy will actively cushion South Africans against even steeper hikes… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Epworth MP Mhetu Combines Humanitarian Aid With Development Drive
263Chat
Hundreds of vulnerable residents in Epworth have received blankets, mosquito nets and clothing as part of a winter relief programme spearheaded by Epworth North Member of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: CAB3 Court Applicants Allege Threats From MPs
263Chat
Some individuals who have taken Members of Parliament to the Constitutional Court over their involvement in efforts to amend the Constitution and extend the life of Parliament… Read more »
South Africa: Saws Advises of Cold, Wet and Windy Conditions
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of widespread bitterly cold, wet, and windy conditions across several provinces, while light snowfall is expected over the… Read more »
South Africa: Western Cape Schools in Eden and Central Karoo Close Amid Severe Weather Warnings
SAnews.gov.za
The Western Cape Education Department has announced the temporary closure of all public ordinary and special needs schools in the Eden and Central Karoo Education Districts on… Read more »
South Africa: Presidency Outlines Measures to Address Illegal Migration
SAnews.gov.za
As concern over illegal migration grows, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has reiterated that government is addressing the issue and implementing measures to protect… Read more »
South Africa: Government Welcomes Drop in Diesel Prices
SAnews.gov.za
Government has welcomed the drop in diesel prices of between R2.62 and R3.25 per litre, effective Wednesday. Read more »
