June 02
Uganda: Presidential Secretary Mafumo Defends Janet Museveni Amid FDC Criticism
Nile Post
Assistant Private Secretary to President Museveni, Kefa Mafumo, has defended First Lady Janet Museveni's continued tenure as Minister of Education and Sports, dismissing calls by… Read more »
Uganda: Medical Intern Crisis Exposes Paradox in Museveni's Science-Led Economy
Nile Post
Uganda's science policy carries a paradox that is becoming increasingly difficult to reconcile with lived reality. On paper, the state has firmly committed itself to a science-led… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Credits Liberty Party for 2023 Victory
New Dawn
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has praised the Liberty Party (LP) for what he describes as its key support to the Unity Party-led alliance in the 2023 presidential and legislative… Read more »
Liberia: National Forum Boosts Women's Political Participation Ahead of 2029 Elections
New Dawn
More than 200 women political aspirants from across Liberia's 15 counties convened in Paynesville on 27 May 2026 for the National Networking and Experience-Sharing Forum for Women… Read more »
Liberia: Pass Justice Bills or Lose Votes
New Dawn
A cross-section of citizens across Liberia is demanding the unconditional passage of two landmark draft laws by the Legislature: the War and Economic Crimes Court (WECC) and the… Read more »
South Africa: Anti-Immigrant Violence Explodes in Western Cape
GroundUp
Several dead in Mossel Bay, families flee into mountains in Overberg Read more »
Liberia: Young Liberian Elevates Urban Resilience Challenges On Global Stage
Liberian Observer
As cities across the developing world grapple with flooding, poor waste management, inadequate housing, and growing climate threats, a young Liberian voice is helping ensure the… Read more »
Liberia: U.S.$103.9 Million to Boost Climate Resilience Agriculture
Liberian Observer
At a time when climate change is increasingly threatening agricultural productivity, food security, and rural livelihoods across Liberia, the launch of a US$103.9 million climate… Read more »
South Africa: Fraud Accused May Hold Key to Whistleblower Murder
Scrolla
Janitha van Reenen was denied bail after a court found she could flee or interfere with investigations into fraud and corruption at Emfuleni Municipality. Police believe Van… Read more »
Liberia: Remittances, Revenue and Survival
Liberian Observer
For many Liberian households, the familiar notification of money arriving from a relative overseas is often more than a financial transaction--it is the difference between eating… Read more »
Nigeria: Dele-Bashiru Swells Eagles Camp to 19 Players Ahead Clash With Poland
This Day
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru was the 19th players arrive the Super Eagles camp in Warsaw last night ahead of Nigeria's clash with hosts Poland in an international friendly on Wednesday,… Read more »
Nigeria: DSS Denies Arrest of Okey Ndibe, Says Airport Interaction Was for Watchlist Delisting Process
This Day
The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied reports that it arrested or detained Professor Okey Ndibe at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on June 1. Read more »
Uganda: New Cabinet Under the Microscope As Parliament Opens Vetting Sessions
Independent (Kampala)
Parliament's Appointments Committee on Monday commenced the vetting of newly appointed Cabinet Ministers and Ministers of State, launching a constitutionally mandated process that… Read more »
South Africa: Why Pharmacists Still Can't Prescribe Arvs, Months After Court Gave the Green Light
spotlight
A Supreme Court of Appeal ruling in October 2025 cleared the way for specially trained and permitted pharmacists to dispense antiretroviral medicines without a doctor's script.… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopians Cast Their Votes As Government Hails Peaceful Conclusion of Historic 7th General Election
ENA
The Ethiopian government has declared the country's 7th General Election a success, praising millions of citizens for their participation in what it described as a peaceful and… Read more »
Kenya: Trump Nominates Henry Wooster As U.S. Ambassador to Kenya
Capital FM
President Donald Trump has nominated Henry Wooster, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service from Virginia, to serve as the next Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary… Read more »
Nigeria: They Can't Burn Away Our Pain, Bayelsa Community Mourns Lake Killed By Oil, Fire
Vanguard
TEIN BISENI--Five months after a crude oil spill polluted Tein in Biseni Kingdom, Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, fire has finished what the pipeline began, leaving… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Officers Mistaken for Kidnappers Escape Mob Attack in Ogun
Daily Trust
Two serving police officers from Lagos State narrowly escaped a mob attack after they were mistakenly identified as suspected kidnappers in Ogun State. Read more »
Tunisia: President Kaïs Saïed Receives Written Message From President of DR Congo
Tunis Afrique Presse
President Kaïs Saïed met on Monday at Carthage Palace, Crispin Mbadu Phanzu, Minister Delegate to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, in charge of Francophonie and the… Read more »
Africa: Spiro Secures $215m to Expand Africa's Electric Mobility and Battery-Swapping Network
Capital FM
African electric mobility firm Spiro has secured a $215 million (Sh27.8 billion) equity investment to expand its electric vehicle operations and battery-swapping infrastructure… Read more »
Kenya: Education Ministry Invites Public Input On New University Regulations in Major Reform Push
Capital FM
The Ministry of Education has launched a nationwide public participation process on the proposed Universities (General) Regulations, 2026, inviting stakeholders and members of the… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Ends Northern Kenya Tour With Infrastructure Projects Push
Capital FM
President William Ruto is set to conclude his three-day tour of Wajir and Garissa counties with a series of infrastructure projects aimed at boosting development in Northern Kenya. Read more »
Africa: U.S. to Cut Africa Visa Processing Centres By More Than Half in Immigration Crackdown
Capital FM
The United States is preparing to significantly reduce the number of diplomatic missions across Africa that can process visa applications, a move expected to affect thousands of… Read more »
Nigeria: 11 Years Later - Sacked NCAA Worker Wins Court Case
Vanguard
LAGOS -- THE Court of Appeal in Lagos has struck out an application by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, paving the way for the enforcement of a judgment ordering the… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Will Defeat Atiku If Election Is Decided By Rigging - Babachir Lawal
Vanguard
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has claimed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would be difficult to defeat if the outcome of the 2027… Read more »
