June 02
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Plateau Traditional Ruler
Premium Times
"The death of the monarch is barbaric, unfortunate and unacceptable," Langtang South Chairman Nanfa Alhassan Nbin said. Read more »
Nigeria: Abia Doctors Threaten Indefinite Strike Over Surgeon's Abduction
Premium Times
The NMA called on the State Security Service, Inspector General of Police, and commissioners of police in Abia and Imo to intensify efforts to secure Bonaventure Aguocha's freedom. Read more »
Nigeria: Akwa Ibom Teachers Join Nationwide Protest Over Oyo Abduction Incident, Shut Down Schools
Premium Times
Teachers nationwide are holding a peaceful rally on Tuesday to protest the abduction of their colleagues and pupils from schools in Oyo State. The victims are still in captivity… Read more »
Nigeria: All Eyes On Lawmakers Who Lost Party Primaries As NASS Resumes Plenary Today
Premium Times
More than 20 senators and over 50 House members failed to secure return tickets in the just-concluded party primaries. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Attack Convoy of Soludo's Chief of Staff, Kill Police Officers, Others
Premium Times
Like other states in the South-east, security has deteriorated in Anambra State with frequent attacks by armed persons in recent times. Read more »
Africa: China Dispatches Medical Experts to DRC As International Support Grows in Fight Against Ebola
Capital FM
China has deployed a specialized medical expert team to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to support efforts to contain the ongoing Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Activates Ebola Response Plan Despite Zero Cases
263Chat
The government has confirmed that there are currently no reported cases of Ebola Virus Disease in the country but says it has heightened surveillance and activated preparedness… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chamisa Draws Battle Lines Over CAB3, Urges Citizens to Organise
263Chat
Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has intensified his opposition to Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3) describing the proposed changes as… Read more »
Zimbabwe: CAB3 Submissions Top Half a Million
263Chat
Parliament received more than 530 000 submissions on the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB 3) with a parliamentary committee expected to table its findings before… Read more »
Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Applauds Uvhungu-Vhungu Green Scheme for Full Land Utilisation
Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Monday expressed satisfaction with the achievements of Uvhungu-Vhungu Green Scheme in the Kavango East region after the farm fully utilised all… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Hails Security Gains Against Al-Shabaab in North Eastern Region
Capital FM
President William Ruto has reaffirmed the government's commitment to strengthening security and accelerating development projects across Northern Kenya, saying peace and stability… Read more »
South Africa: Home Affairs Launches Campaign to Resolve Blocked ID Numbers
SAnews.gov.za
Individuals whose identity documents (IDs) were blocked prior to November 2022, have until 10 July 2026 to submit representations to unblocking their documents, the Department of… Read more »
South Africa: Counterfeit Goods and Illicit Products Seized in the North West
SAnews.gov.za
The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the North West, Major General Ryno Naidoo, has commended law enforcement agencies and regulatory partners for the successful execution of… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi's Tobacco Market Improves, Yet Earnings Remain Below 2025 Levels
Nyasa Times
Six weeks into Malawi's tobacco marketing season, farmers have earned about K120 billion ($68 million) from tobacco sales. But despite hopes for a stronger season, the latest… Read more »
Malawi: Cabinet of Shadows - Who Is Truly Steering the Ship of State?
Nyasa Times
The Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) recently issued a press release that was ostensibly meant to calm a nervous nation. Instead, it did the exact opposite. By launching a… Read more »
Nigeria: Food Prices Increase in April 2026 - NBS
Vanguard
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the prices of tomatoes, beans, garri, onions, ginger, and other food items rose month-on-month in April 2026. Read more »
Uganda: Police Exhume Paulo Kafeero's Body to Settle Children Parentage Battles
Independent (Kampala)
Heavy security personnel were deployed across Busansula village on Monday as police oversaw the exhumation of the remains of legendary Ugandan musician Paulo Kafeero, in a bid to… Read more »
Uganda: State Opposes Bail for Kivumbi, 24 Co-Accused in Terror Case
Independent (Kampala)
The State has opposed the bail application of former Butambala County Member of Parliament Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi and his 24 co-accused, who are facing terrorism charges, arguing… Read more »
Uganda: Education Ministry Dismisses Claims of School Closures Over Ebola
Independent (Kampala)
The Ministry of Education and Sports has dismissed claims circulating both online and offline that schools across Uganda have been closed or suspended because of Ebola. Read more »
Uganda: Musician Master Parrot Dies in Northern Bypass Road Accident
Independent (Kampala)
Former Leone Island and Firebase Crew music artist David Sifaayo, popularly known as Master Parrot, has died in a road crash along the Northern Bypass in Kampala. The artist… Read more »
Ghana: Ashanti, Bono Regional Ministers Hail RTI Commission
Ghanaian Times
The Regional Ministers of Ashanti and Bono have hailed the establishment of the Right to Information Commission (RTIC) in the country and its branch offices in their respective… Read more »
Ghana: '$250m Investment to Transform Damang Mining Operations'
Ghanaian Times
Indigenous mining firm Damang Gold Mine Limited, a subsidiary of Dzata Holdings Limited, has commenced a large-scale procurement exercise involving state-of-the-art mining… Read more »
Africa: Okudzeto Ablakwa Commends Korea for Strengthening Africa Ties
Ghanaian Times
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has commended the Republic of Korea for its continued engagement with Africa and its commitment to strengthening… Read more »
Ghana: GRA Customs Division to Meet Gh¢68bn Revenue Target - Commissioner
Ghanaian Times
The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is on course to achieve its revenue target of GH¢68 billion out of the GH¢230 billion national target for 2026,… Read more »
Africa: Zero Tariffs - the Larger Test for China-Africa Cooperation Lies in Capacity Building
Daily News
AMID profound adjustments in the global trade landscape and an accelerating technological revolution and industrial transformation, China-Africa economic and trade relations are… Read more »
