June 03
Nigeria: Kidnappers, Terrorists Target Nigeria, Not Political Parties - Akpabio
This Day
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, yesterday, cautioned politicians, aspirants, and public commentators against exploiting Nigeria's security challenges for political… Read more »
Kenya: COFEK Seeks Ouster of Education PS Julius Bitok, Cites Passport Scandal Allegations
Capital FM
The Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) has petitioned the Public Service Commission (PSC) to initiate proceedings for the removal of Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Remains Captive Until Oyo Abducted Victims Are Freed - Akpabio
Leadership
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has condemned the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State, declaring that Nigeria remains "captive" for as long as… Read more »
Nigeria: Allegations of Civilian Casualties Have Far-Reaching Consequences, Air Chief Warns
Leadership
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has warned that allegations of civilian casualties, whether verified or not, can have far-reaching consequences on… Read more »
Nigeria: Civilian Safety Now Critical in Air Force Operations, Says Air Chief
Leadership
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has declared that allegations of civilian casualties, whether verified or not, have far-reaching consequences on military… Read more »
Nigeria: Oyo, Borno School Abductions - Teachers Protest Nationwide As Can Seeks State of Emergency On Insecurity
Leadership
I NUT threatens national strike amid protests in Kano, Lagos, Jos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, others Read more »
Nigeria: Prostitution's No Job, Trafficking Survivors Warn Nigerian Girls
Vanguard
Three Nigerian women trafficked to Mali under the guise of securing legitimate jobs have recounted harrowing experiences of sexual exploitation, torture and abuse, after returning… Read more »
Nigeria: Oyo, Borno Kidnappings - More Pressures On Govt, Governors to Rescue Abducted School Children
Vanguard
LAGOS -- The Federal Government and governors yesterday came under intense pressure to immediately secure the release of teachers, pupils and students abducted by terrorists in Oyo… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Government Moves to Amend Water Act, Restructure Zinwa
New Zimbabwe
The government has proposed amendments to the Water Act and the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA) Act as part of efforts to align the country's water management laws with… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Government Unveils New Youth Policy Targeting Unemployment, Drug Abuse
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE has unveiled a new National Youth Policy for the period 2026-2030 aimed at tackling challenges affecting young people, including unemployment, drug and substance abuse. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Justice Minister Tables Constitutional Amendment Bill No.3 in Parliament As Debate On Mnangagwa Term Extension Set to Begin
New Zimbabwe
JUSTICE Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi on Tuesday tabled the controversial Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3) in the National Assembly. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mutsvangwa Dismisses Speculation Over Ramaphosa's Farm Visit to Mnangagwa
New Zimbabwe
ZANU PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa has sought to downplay speculation surrounding South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's private visit to President Emmerson Mnangagwa… Read more »
Kenya: Duale to Explain Ebola Preparedness, U.S. Deal Before National Assembly Plenary
Capital FM
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale is slated to brief the National Assembly plenary on Kenya's preparedness to manage the Ebola Bundibugyo virus and to clarify the nature of any… Read more »
Kenya: Murkomen, Sakaja Benchmark With NYPD As Kenya Moves to Establish Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit
Capital FM
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has begun a high-level learning tour of the New York Police Department (NYPD) as Kenya moves forward with… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Release Second Nyota Business Grant Tranche On June 30
Capital FM
The government will disburse the second tranche of the NYOTA business support start-up capital on June 30 in a simultaneous nationwide payout benefiting 122,147 youth across all… Read more »
Nigeria: As Cholera Continues to Kill... [editorial]
This Day
All stakeholders must do more to contain the scourge Read more »
South Africa: Murder and Violence in Mossel Bay As Anti-Foreigner-Inspired Attacks Spread
Daily Maverick
Xenophobic violence broke out in a Mossel Bay informal settlement over the weekend, leaving three dead and 55 shacks destroyed. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Parliament Received Over Half a Million Public Submissions On Contentious Constitutional Amendment Bill
New Zimbabwe
Parliament received over half a million submissions on the contentious Constitutional Amendment Bill Number 3 during the window of public hearings, Chairperson of the Parliamentary… Read more »
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 »
