June 02
Nigeria: 2027 - 'Voting Against Tinubu'll Be Evil - He Is Our in-Law' - Delta Gov
Vanguard
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has said it would be "evil" for Deltans to vote against President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, citing the president's… Read more »
Uganda: Court Asked to Dismiss Kaddunabbi's Case Seeking Contract Renewal
Independent (Kampala)
The Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) and its former Board Chairperson, Dr. Isaac Nkote Nabeta, have asked the High Court to dismiss a judicial review application… Read more »
Uganda: Court Orders Besigye Trial to Commence in a Week's Time
Independent (Kampala)
The High Court in Kampala has ordered that the treason trial against opposition politician Rt. Col. Dr. Kiiza Besigye proceeds within a week's time, despite objections from the… Read more »
Uganda: 10 Aigps Await Museveni's Decision On Contract Renewals
Independent (Kampala)
At least ten Assistant Inspector Generals of Police (AIGPs) are awaiting President Yoweri Museveni's decision on whether to renew their contracts, as uncertainty grows within the… Read more »
Nigeria: Strike - NUPRC Assures Steady Oil, Gas Production
Vanguard
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says Nigeria's oil and gas production remains unaffected following the closure of its offices nationwide by protesting… Read more »
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 »
