June 03
Namibia: Inequality Leaves Children With Heart Disease At Risk
Namibian
A new World Heart Federation report reveals widening global inequalities in congenital heart disease care, leaving low-income nations to carry the heaviest burden. Read more »
South Africa: I Need a Blanket, but I Also Need to Survive - Bloemfontein's Homeless Brace for a Freezing Winter
Health-e
Jack Kgodumo has lived on the streets of Bloemfontein for over 20 years. Now aged 39, he's bracing himself for the cold snap expected over the next week. Read more »
Nigeria: Industrial-Scale Meth Production Poses New Security Risks for Nigeria [analysis]
ISS
Southwestern Nigeria has largely been spared major security threats - now it faces a troubling convergence of drugs and terror. Read more »
Nigeria: How Telegram's Regulatory Failures, Misinformation Fuel Exploitative Prostitution in Nigeria
Premium Times
While the group offers no protection for its members, it utilises Telegram's privacy features extensively to protect itself. Read more »
Kenya: EACC Arrests Nyamira Assembly Clerk Over Office Block Tender Fraud
Capital FM
Detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) have arrested Nyamira County Assembly Clerk Duke Simeon Onyari over allegations of corruption and the suspected… Read more »
Nigeria: 'I'm Independent, Peter Obi Doesn't Own Me' - Datti Baba-Ahmed
Vanguard
Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has defended his decision to leave the Labour Party for the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), insisting that… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Reportedly Attack Immigration Office in Ogbomoso, Cart Away Firearms
Vanguard
Suspected gunmen on Tuesday night reportedly attacked the Nigeria Immigration Service office in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, making away with firearms belonging to officers on duty. Read more »
Tanzania: Lawmakers Raise Alarm Over Child Abuse, Moral Decline
Daily News
MEMBERS of Parliament have called for stronger measures to address social challenges affecting families and vulnerable groups as the National Assembly approved the Ministry of… Read more »
Tanzania: Government Rallies Stakeholders for Vision 2050
Daily News
THE government has called for stronger collaboration between state and non-state actors, saying enhanced partnerships will be critical in addressing youth unemployment, improving… Read more »
Ghana: 105 Trafficked Victims Repatriated to Respective Countries
Ghanaian Times
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has safely repatriated 105 foreign nationals identified as victims of human trafficking following an intelligence led operation at Asankragwa in… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia, Côte d'Ivoire Strengthen Ties On Public Service and Health
New Dawn
Liberia's Civil Service Agency Director-General Dr. Josiah F. Joekai Jr. paid a courtesy visit to Côte d'Ivoire Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé in Abidjan on… Read more »
Liberia: Danger Looms in Gbarpolu
New Dawn
Gbarpolu County Senator Amara M. Konneh has warned that unsafe underground mining in Henry Town is putting miners at risk as heavy rains intensify across Liberia. Read more »
Liberia: CSA Boss Engages Ivorian PM On Public Service Cooperation
Liberian Observer
The Director-General of Liberia's Civil Service Agency (CSA), Dr. Josiah F. Joekai Jr., on Monday, June 1, 2026, paid a courtesy visit to the Prime Minister of the Republic of… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia to Host Major Int'l Governance, Rural Development Summit
Liberian Observer
Liberia is set to host a high-level International Roundtable on Local Governance and Rural Development from June 7-13, 2026, at the Farmington Hotel in Margibi County. The event… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Receives Credentials From Four New Envoys At State House
Capital FM
President William Ruto has formally received Letters of Credence from four newly appointed diplomats, officially accrediting them to begin their diplomatic missions in Kenya. Read more »
Tanzania: Chongolo Orders Kiswahili Contracts for AMCOS Loans
Daily News
MINISTER for Agriculture, Daniel Chongolo has directed the Tanzania Cooperative Development Commission (TCDC) to engage financial institutions and ensure that loan and financial… Read more »
Tanzania: International Fuel Tanker Docks At Mangapwani Port
Daily News
ZANZIBAR has received its first large international oil tanker carrying petrol, diesel and jet fuel directly from Saudi Arabia, marking a major milestone in efforts to strengthen… Read more »
Tanzania: Land Disputes Remain Key Challenge As Ministry Seeks 308bn/
Daily News
ZANZIBAR'S Minister for Lands and Human Settlements Development, Ms Rahma Kassim Ali, has tabled a budget of more than 308bn/- for the 2026/2027 financial year, saying land… Read more »
Tanzania: From Dar to Moscow - How Samia's Historic Visit Realigns Tanzania's Economic Future
Daily News
TANZANIANS' attention will be focused firmly on Russia this week as President Samia Suluhu Hassan begins a historic three-day state visit to the Eastern economic powerhouse today. Read more »
Tanzania: Implementation of Criminal Justice Reforms Underway, MPs Told
Daily News
THE government said on Tuesday that it has developed a strategy for implementing the recommendations of the Criminal Justice Commission to ensue justice and equality in the… Read more »
Nigeria: APC Member Sacked From Eno's Govt for Urging Tinubu's Resignation
Premium Times
"I was being paid N65,000 monthly, but that was not why I was there. Honestly, N65,000 is not even worth a take-home in today's economy. If money was my priority, I would have left… Read more »
Nigeria: Shell Operated Nigeria Pipeline for Years Despite Internal Pollution Warnings - - Report
Premium Times
Internal documents reveal Shell executives repeatedly raised concerns over the integrity of a major Nigerian pipeline years before widespread pollution incidents triggered lawsuits… Read more »
Nigeria: Abduction - Oyo Nut Meets Makinde, As Teachers' Strike Continues
Premium Times
The union said its meeting with the governor centred on its ongoing strike, demand for the rescue of the victims and strengthening of security across schools in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Judge Delivering Judgement in Trial of Five Defendants for Owo Church Terrorist Attack
Premium Times
The judge started the judgement on Wednesday by first reading out the nine amended counts filed against the five defendants. Read more »
Ghana: BoG Will Pursue Measures to Sustain Current Macroeconomic Stability - Second Deputy Governor
Ghanaian Times
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) will continue to pursue measures and keep strong monetary stance to sustain the country's current macroeconomic stability, the Second Deputy Governor of the… Read more »
