June 03
Gambia: IMF Set to Disburse $8.5m to Gambia
The Point
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Ms. Eva Jenkner, held discussions in Banjul from April 22-May 6, 2026, and via remotely thereafter, under the 2026 Article IV… Read more »
Gambia: Gambian-US Citizens Urged to Pay Child Support Duties
The Point
The Embassy of The Republic of The Gambia in Washington D.C. wishes to draw the attention of all Gambians who are United States citizens, whether residing in the United States or… Read more »
Ghana: Speaker Directs Parliament to Reconsider Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Again
Ghanaian Times
The Speaker of Parliament, Mr Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has directed Members of Parliament to reconsider the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, which was passed… Read more »
South Africa: Unpacking the HIV Jab That Could Dramatically Reduce New Infections
Daily Maverick
On 5 June 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 »
Namibia: Edelweiss Launches Direct Windhoek, Zurich Flights
New Era
Travellers between Namibia and Europe now have another direct travel option following the launch of Edelweiss' nonstop flights between Windhoek and Zurich. Read more »
Nigeria: How Oyo Kidnap Victims Were Moved to Forest - Senator
Premium Times
"When they were taking the children away, six, seven or eight children, they would tie them back to each other. One person would be in front of the Okada, another one would be at… Read more »
Africa: Ghana Launches Agriconnect Compact to Strengthen Food Security, Create Jobs, and Mobilize Investment [press release]
World Bank
The Government of Ghana, with support from the World Bank Group and development partners, today launched its AgriConnect Compact, a national framework to strengthen food security,… Read more »
Liberia: U.S.$179.4m Gap Threatens County Development By 2029
Liberian Observer
A new study commissioned by Naymote Partners for Democratic Development has uncovered significant fiscal, institutional, and procurement-related challenges threatening Liberia's… Read more »
Africa: Call for Bigger Investment in Africa's Blue Economy
Daily News
AFRICA must accelerate investment in its blue economy and place coastal communities at the heart of ocean conservation if it is to unlock billions of dollars in economic… Read more »
Angola: Foreign Minister Begins Official Visit to Vietnam
ANGOP
The Angola Minister of Foreign Affairs, Téte António, arrived on Wednesday in Hanoi for a 48-hour official visit to Vietnam, aimed at strengthening ties of friendship… Read more »
Angola: Minister Calls for Commitment in Services to Citizens
ANGOP
Angolan Minister of Justice and Human Rights, Marcy Lopes, on Tuesday called on for unity, humility and commitment to the citizen, with a view to excellence in the provision of… Read more »
Central Africa: The Alliance Driving Instability in the Great Lakes Region
New Times
The Great Lakes Region of Africa remains a central arena for Western power competition, driven by its abundant critical minerals, which are foundational to global digital… Read more »
Africa: Unsafe Food Kills 1.5 Million People Each Year - Children Most At Risk - WHO
UN News
Unsafe food causes an estimated 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths every year worldwide, highlighting the often-overlooked toll of contaminated food on health,… Read more »
Nigeria: Owo Church Attack - Aiyedatiwa Hails Death Sentence for Four Convicts
Vanguard
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has welcomed the conviction and death sentence handed to four persons found guilty of involvement in the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis… Read more »
Nigeria: Owo Church Attackers Sentenced to Death By Hanging
Daily Trust
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday sentenced four out of the five terrorists that attacked the St Francis Catholic Church, Owo in Ondo to death. Read more »
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 »
