June 03
Rwanda: Roster Concerns for Tigers At the Intercontinental Cup
New Times
The RSSB Tigers could field a different roster for their biggest challenge yet as they prepare to represent Africa at the upcoming FIBA Intercontinental Cup, where they will face… Read more »
Ethiopia: EU Delegation, Member States' Diplomatic Missions Welcome the Holding of the 7th Ethiopian General Election
ENA
The Delegation of the European Union to Ethiopia, along with the diplomatic missions of the EU Member States, welcomed the holding of the 7th General Election in Ethiopia on 1 June… Read more »
Namibia: Private Credit Extension Moves to Highest Level
New Era
With a resurgence largely driven by a surge in overdraft lending across both households and corporates, Namibia's Private Sector Credit Extension (PSCE) has shown its strongest… Read more »
Nigeria: Abduction - Oyo Private Schools Reject Strike, Protest, Opt for One-Day Closure
Premium Times
The coalition of private schools in Oyo State declared its stance on calls for protest and strikes over the abduction in a communique issued at the end of its meeting on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: The Shenzhen Playbook - Why Infrastructure Matters More Than Tax Holidays [opinion]
Premium Times
The most important lesson from Shenzhen is often misunderstood. This transformation was not built primarily on tax waivers or generous incentives. It was built on infrastructure. Read more »
Eswatini: Mswati's Eswatini - Defined By Fear and Silence - Propped By Renegades, By Shoks Mnisi Mzolo [opinion]
Premium Times
Fresh from another May Day assault, pro-democracy activists and organised labour look set to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the 2021 massacre. Read more »
Angola: Police in Nzeto Seize Truck With 35,000 Liters of Kerosene
ANGOP
A tanker truck loaded with 35,000 liters of kerosene was seized in the early hours of Tuesday in the town of Nzeto, Zaire province, for alleged fuel smuggling to neighboring DRC. Read more »
Angola: Angola Identifies Potential Areas of Water Cooperation in Hungary
ANGOP
Angola identified, on Monday (1st), in Budapest (Hungary), potential areas of bilateral and multilateral cooperation, including specialized training programs, academic exchange and… Read more »
Angola: Angola Competes in African Open Water Swimming Championship
ANGOP
The Angolan National Swimming Team will compete in the African Open Water Swimming Championship on June 6th and 7th in Mauritius, where they aim to at least retain their… Read more »
Angola: Angotic Promotes Training Programs for Startups
ANGOP
The 6th edition of the Angola International Forum on Information and Communication Technologies (ANGOTIC 2026) will promote a competition called "Track 2 Space Startups," to award… Read more »
Angola: Director General of UAE Space Agency to Attend Angotic-2026
ANGOP
The director general of the United Arab Emirates Space Agency, Salem Al Qubaisi, will attend the ANGOTIC-2026 - which is the largest Information and Communication Technologies fair… Read more »
Rwanda: Rayon Set for Major Squad Overhaul
New Times
Rayon Sports are preparing for a busy transfer window ahead of the 2026/27 BK Pro League season, with more than 10 players expected to leave as part of a squad rebuild. Read more »
Gambia: Gunjur Sports Committee Embraces Maiden Award Night
The Point
Gunjur Sports Committee (GSC) on Saturday held its first-ever Award Night ceremony at the Le Beatoure Night Club. Read more »
Gambia: Why Women Still Locked Out of Leadership in Gambian Newsrooms
The Point
Women are present in newsrooms across the country on air, behind cameras, in print, and in digital platforms. They hold diplomas, degrees, years of experience, and in many cases,… Read more »
Gambia: Gnoc Sports Admin Course for Sport Journalists Wraps Up
The Point
The Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC) sports administrators' course for members of Sport Journalist Association of The Gambia (SJAG) recently ended at the GNOC Conference… Read more »
Africa: Africa and Its Diverse Cultures! [editorial]
The Point
Africa, the cradle of human civilization, with a population of 1.2 billion, or 16% of the world's population, in 54 nations, is the most culturally diverse continent. It spreads… Read more »
Gambia/Somalia: Gambia Open 2027 Afcon Qualifier Account Against Somalia in September
The Point
The Gambia will open its 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier campaign against Somalia in September 2026 in Banjul. Read more »
Angola: At Least 40pct of Orange Crop Affected By Plague in Northern Uige
ANGOP
At least 40 percent of the orange production in the municipality of Bembe, northern Uige province, may be reduced from 1,000 to 600 tons due to a pest affecting the fruit in the… Read more »
Botswana: Miss World Botswana Embraces Nama Culture
Botswana Daily News
When Miss World Botswana 2026, Ruth Thomas, arrived at the Nama community in Lokgwabe on Friday, she was dressed in a crisp white suit that reflected modern elegance and… Read more »
Botswana: Skills Shortage Threaten Investment Drive
Botswana Daily News
Botswana's plans to attract foreign investment and transform its economy are being undermined by a growing shortage of critical skills, a challenge that government now considers… Read more »
Uganda/Morocco: Uganda Cranes Friendlies in Morocco Called Off Over Public Health Considerations
Nile Post
The Uganda Cranes' planned international friendly matches against Tanzania and Madagascar in Morocco have been cancelled, just days before kick-off. Read more »
South Africa: Committee Raises Alarm Over Governance and Whistleblower Concerns At NYDA [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has raised serious concerns regarding governance challenges and the treatment of whistleblowers at the… Read more »
South Africa: Correctional Services Ready to Take Over Mangaung Facility
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has assured Parliament that it is ready to assume full operational responsibility for the Mangaung Correctional Centre from the… Read more »
South Africa: SAPS, Stakeholders Mark Child Protection Month in Biesiesvlei
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Biesiesvlei, together with the Community Police Forum (CPF) and various stakeholders, commemorated Child Protection Month with an… Read more »
Kenya: Uphill Task Awaits Kenyans in Women's 5000m At Rome Diamond League
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 3, 2026 - Japan-based runner Margaret Akidor will lead a three-woman Kenyan contingent in the women's 5000m at the fourth leg of the Diamond League in Rome on… Read more »
