June 02
Nigeria: Govt Abolishes Mandatory 3-Month Pre-Retirement Leave for Civil Servants
Leadership
The federal government has directed all ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to discontinue the practice of placing civil servants on a mandatory three-month pre-retirement… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Hails Fund MREIF Amid N128bn Mortgages Delivery to 1,859 Families
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu has commended the growing impact of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated Real Estate Investment Fund (MREIF), which has delivered N128 billion in affordable… Read more »
Africa: Nduhungirehe Calls for Action-Driven Korea-Africa Partnership
New Times
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe has called for greater focus on implementing commitments made under the Korea-Africa partnership,… Read more »
Rwanda: Why Egyptian Judge Dissented in Rwanda-UK Migration Case
New Times
An Egyptian judge on a three-member panel issued a dissenting opinion as the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) ruled that the United Kingdom does not have to pay Rwanda more… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame, Macron Unveil Memorial for Genocide Against the Tutsi
New Times
President Paul Kagame and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday, June 2, unveiled the first permanent memorial for the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in… Read more »
Nigeria: Many Killed As Sokoto Records Second Attack in 48 Hours
Daily Trust
Bandits have again attacked Dan Gulbi community in Tureta Local Government Area of Sokoto State, barely two days after a similar assault that left 17 people, including Sallah… Read more »
Tanzania: President Samia Suluhu Hassan's Russia Visit Set to Unlock New Economic Opportunities for Tanzania
Daily News
PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan's visit to Russia comes at a time when Tanzania is intensifying efforts to advance its long-term development agenda, anchored on industrialization,… Read more »
Kenya: Oz Cites 'Golden Hour' in Push for U.S. Ebola Patients Facilities in Kenya
Capital FM
The US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services(CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz says he is confident that ongoing diplomatic discussions between the US and Kenya will help secure… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Vs Chiwenga - the Existential Battle for Power in Zimbabwe
FPRI
2017: The Coup that Wasn't Read more »
Kenya: Drama At Narok Law Courts As Police Fire Shots, Tear Gas to Stop Morans From Freeing Murder Suspect
Capital FM
Tension gripped the Narok Law Courts after police officers fired shots in the air and lobbed tear gas canisters to disperse a group of more than 400 morans who allegedly attempted… Read more »
Angola: President João Lourenço Assesses Progress On Burn Hospital Construction in Kilamba
ANGOP
The President of the Republic, João Lourenço, made another inspection visit today, Tuesday, to the construction site of the future General Burn Hospital, in the… Read more »
Angola: Cases of Teenage Pregnancy Increases in Northern Uige
ANGOP
The northern Uige province recorded roughly 285 cases of teenage pregnancy during the first five months of this year, an increase of 194 cases compared to the same period last… Read more »
Nigeria: WHO Unveils Blood Campaign Slogan As Govt Calls for Increased Voluntary Donation
Daily Trust
The Director General of the National Blood Service Agency (NBSA), Prof. Saleh Yuguda, has announced the official slogan for the 2026 World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) campaign as… Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Urges Kenya and Africa to Finance Own Data Systems to Avoid Dependency On Foreign Intelligence
Capital FM
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged Kenya and African countries to invest in and finance their own national data systems, warning that continued dependence on externally… Read more »
Nigeria: Questions As Flood Persists in Abuja Despite N1.24bn Ecological Fund
Daily Trust
Each time dark clouds gather over Abuja, anxiety follows. Read more »
Kenya: DCI Arrests Suspect Over Githurai Vehicle Arson During Fuel Protest
Capital FM
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a suspect believed to have participated in the burning of a motor vehicle at Githurai Roundabout… Read more »
Kenya: Secondary Schools Alumni Body Demands Nationwide Dormitory Safety Audit Following Deadly Utumishi Girls Fire
Capital FM
The Consortium of Secondary Schools Alumni Associations of Kenya (COSSAAK) has called for an urgent nationwide audit of dormitory safety and emergency escape systems in all… Read more »
Kenya: CS Kabogo Calls for Inclusive Digital Economy to Ensure Accessibility for Persons With Disabilities
Capital FM
Information, Communications and the Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo has called for a more inclusive continental digital economy, saying Africa's technological… Read more »
Kenya: First Lady Rachel Ruto Champions Global Market Access for Kenyan Women Entrepreneurs
Capital FM
The Diaspora Women Leaders Caucus, First Lady Rachel Ruto, and the Joyful Women Organization have agreed to collaborate on a new initiative aimed at linking Kenyan women… Read more »
East Africa: Kenya MET Forecasts Continued Rainfall Across Highlands, Rift Valley and Lake Victoria Basin
Capital FM
The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast continued rainfall across several parts of the country, including the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Ends Northern Kenya Tour With Major Infrastructure, Power and Water Projects Push
Capital FM
President William Ruto has concluded his three-day tour of Northern Kenya with a renewed pledge to increase government investment in infrastructure and essential services, saying… Read more »
Kenya: Court Rejects DPP Bid to Drop Sh356mn Theft Case Against Oki General Trading Director
Capital FM
The Milimani Chief Magistrate's Court has rejected an application by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) seeking to terminate a Sh356.7 million theft case against a company… Read more »
Nigeria: Eight Victims of Plateau Attack Laid to Rest Amid Tears
Daily Trust
Tears and grief filled the air as eight victims of Sunday's attack on Gwon-Ajang village in Foron District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, Plateau State, were laid to rest. Read more »
Nigeria: Bandit Leader Contacts Abducted General's Family, Seeks Release of Gang Members
Daily Trust
A notorious bandit leader, Kachallah Muhammad, has established communication with relatives of the abducted retired senior military officer, Major General Rabe Abubakar Batsari,… Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera - Borno Records 274 New Cases in 24 Hours
Daily Trust
Borno State recorded 274 new suspected cholera cases within 24 hours, according to the Manager of the Public Health Emergency Operations Centre, Dr. Jacob Audu Thliza. Read more »
