June 01
Namibia: Suicides Recorded At Otjiwarongo, Otavi Military Bases
Namibian
Two members of the Namibian Defence Force were found dead in suspected suicides on Thursday and Friday night at military bases at Otjiwarongo and Otavi in the Otjozondjupa region. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Only 59% Prepared for Ebola Outbreak - NCDC
Leadership
Nigeria is only 59 per cent prepared to respond to a potential Ebola outbreak, the director-general of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr. Jide Idris,… Read more »
Nigeria: Tonto Dikeh Turns 41 With a Heart Full of Gratitude and Zero Regrets
Leadership
Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh is stepping into a new year of life with unmistakable joy and confidence, as she begins her countdown to her 41st birthday with an uplifting message… Read more »
Nigeria: Peter Okoye Vows to Speak Out On Insecurity and Bad Governance, Dares Critics to 'Line Up'
Leadership
Nigerian music star Peter Okoye has declared his intention to become a more vocal critic of insecurity and poor governance in Nigeria, signalling a bold shift toward public… Read more »
South Africa: Small-Scale Fishers in Court to Stop West Coast Seismic Surveys
GroundUp
Environmental impacts of offshore seismic surveying debated in court Read more »
Ethiopia: Millions Vote As Ethiopia Holds Landmark General Election
Horn Diplomat
Millions of Ethiopians headed to polling stations across the country on Monday as voting began in Ethiopia's 7th General Election, a nationwide vote seen as a major test of the… Read more »
Somalia: International Partners Urge Somalia Leaders to Resume Election Talks
Horn Diplomat
International partners, including European countries, the European Union and the United Nations, on Monday urged Somalia's political leaders to resume dialogue and swiftly agree… Read more »
Somalia: U.S. State Department Highlights Somaliland's Strategic Value
Horn Diplomat
The U.S. State Department has identified Somaliland as a potential partner for deeper cooperation on security, trade and regional stability, according to a newly released report to… Read more »
Gambia: Power Supply Instability Hit Businesses Hard in Gba
Foroyaa
Persistent electricity outages are taking a heavy toll on businesses across the Greater Banjul Area and beyond, with traders, fish vendors, and tailors reporting mounting losses as… Read more »
Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Appoints Shindume As Her Economic Advisor
Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Shali Shindume as her economic advisor, effective 1 June. Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Attack Kaduna Mosque, Kill Boy During Maghrib Prayers
Leadership
A young boy was killed and several worshippers injured after suspected bandits attacked a mosque during Maghrib prayers in Namama community, Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna… Read more »
Malawi: Mutharika Keeps His Eyes On the Ball, Focuses On Economic Recovery and Development
Nyasa Times
President Arthur Peter Mutharika has reaffirmed his commitment to restoring economic stability and improving the lives of Malawians, declaring that he will not be distracted by… Read more »
Rwanda: Nearly 70 Million Trees Planted in Eight Months
New Times
More than 68 million trees were planted in Rwanda during the 2025/26 planting season, which began in October, surpassing the target by about 14 per cent. Read more »
Algeria: President Tebboune Chairs Working Meeting On Structural Hydrocarbons Projects
Algerie Presse Service
President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune chaired a working meeting on Monday devoted to structural projects in the hydrocarbons sector. Read more »
Ethiopia: NEBE Extends Voting Hours to Accommodate Queues
ENA
_ The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has issued an additional statement regarding the conduct of the 7th General Election. Read more »
Ethiopia: Prime Minister Abiy Praises Ethiopians' Extraordinary Commitment to Democracy
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has commended the Ethiopian people for their extraordinary commitment to democracy, patriotism, and national unity following their massive participation… Read more »
Kenya: China Shifts Kenya Strategy Toward Youth, Education and Culture
Capital FM
China's diplomatic push in Africa is increasingly moving beyond infrastructure projects and trade agreements into classrooms, cultural exchanges and youth engagement. Read more »
Angola: Over 560 Cases of Violence Against Children Recorded in Huambo
ANGOP
At least 567 cases of violence against minors have been registered in Huambo province from January to date, compared to 493 in the same period of 2025, the National Institute for… Read more »
Angola: Festival Marks International Children's Day in Luanda
ANGOP
A children's music festival featuring a range of cultural activities took place in Luanda on Monday to mark International Children's Day, which is celebrated on June 1. Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania's Pastoral Communities Advised to Embrace ICT in Preserving Their Cultural Heritage
Daily News
THE Registrar of Societies and Non-Governmental Organizations in Tanzania, Emmanuel Kihampa, has urged pastoral communities across the country to embrace Information and… Read more »
Ethiopia: Massive Voter Turnout Reflects Citizens' Strong Commitment to National Affairs, Says Deacon Daniel Kibret
ENA
Deacon Daniel Kibret, Social Affairs Advisor to the Prime Minister, said the large number of voters who turned out early to cast their ballots in Ethiopia's 7th General Election… Read more »
Ethiopia: Seventh General Election Writes New Chapter in Ethiopia's Democracy, Says President Taye
ENA
President Taye Atskeselassie said today that the seventh general election will write a new chapter in the Ethiopian democracy. Read more »
South Africa: Liam Jacobs Rejoins the DA After Rejecting the Patriotic Alliance's Politics of Chaos and Criminality [press release]
DA
Today we welcome Liam Jacobs back to the Democratic Alliance. Read more »
South Africa: DA Lodges Formal Complaint Over Rape Kit Crisis and Convicted Cops Scandal [press release]
DA
The DA has lodged a formal Standing Order 101 complaint against Western Cape Provincial Commissioner Lt. Genl. Thembisile Patekile and Provincial Supply Chain Head Maj. Genl.… Read more »
South Africa: DA Tackles Illegal Number Plates, Calling for Creecy, Tau and Cachalia to Act [press release]
DA
The DA has written to Ministers Tau, Creecy and Acting Minister Cachalia to urgently establish an inter-ministerial task team to deal with a national safety and crime crisis: fake… Read more »
