June 01
Nigeria: Oyo School Kidnap - How I Escaped Bandits Attack, Says Amina
This Day
Fear and uncertainty have continued to grip communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State following the coordinated attack on three educational institutions in the rural… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Housing Shortage May Hit 28 Million, Expert Warns
Leadership
The Lagos State Government has raised concerns about Nigeria's deepening housing crisis, warning that the country's housing deficit could reach nearly 28 million units in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Oyo School Abduction - My 4 Grandchildren, Daughter-in-Law Are in the Forest, Woman Cries Out
Leadership
For Mrs Funmilayo Ojo, each passing hour adds to her pains and worries. Read more »
Nigeria: Keyamo Warns Jonathan Against PDP Ticket, Says Nigerians May Recall 2015 Loss
Leadership
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has urged former President Goodluck Jonathan to publicly distance himself from reports linking him to a presidential… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Is Strengthening His Security Architecture
Vanguard
In moments of national recalibration, certain commentators develop a dangerous habit. They mistake expansion for displacement. Read more »
Uganda: Bishop Katumba Condemns MPs' Alleged Reliance On Witchcraft, Urges Integrity in Leadership
Nile Post
Retired Bishop of West Buganda, Henry Katumba Tamale, has strongly condemned politicians who allegedly rely on witchcraft and sorcery to gain political power, warning that such… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Late Former VP Mphoko Son Claims Top Lawyer Welshman Ncube Duped Him Over U.S.$1 Million in Choppies Share Deal, Police 'Reluctant' to Act
New Zimbabwe
THE son of late former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko has accused prominent lawyer and opposition figure Welshman Ncube of defrauding him over US$1 million in a share deal… Read more »
Kenya: VAT Exemption to Lower Sugarcane Transport Costs in 2026 Finance Bill
Capital FM
Sugarcane farmers and transporters are set to benefit from a major tax shift in the proposed Finance Bill 2026, which aims to reduce transport costs within the sector. Read more »
Uganda: Kasese Enforces Rainwater Harvesting to Curb Storm Water Runoff
Nile Post
Kasese Municipality has directed all homeowners to install rainwater harvesting systems before the end of August 2026 as part of efforts to address the growing challenge of floods,… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopians Begin Voting in Historic 7th General Election
ENA
Addis Ababa, June 1, 2026 --Millions of Ethiopians began casting their ballots on Monday as the country launched its 7th General Election, a vote widely seen as a significant… Read more »
Africa: Dangote Group Named Africa's Most Admired Brand for 8th Consecutive Year
This Day
Dangote Industries Limited has reinforced its position as Africa's most influential corporate brands after emerging as the continent's Most Admired African Brand for the eight… Read more »
Nigeria: DSS Arrests 5 Suspects, Including 2 Nigeriens, Over Papiri School Kidnap, Recovers 15 Ak Rifles, 1,434 Rounds of Ammunition
This Day
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested five suspected arms couriers, including two foreign nationals from Niger Republic, in connection with the abduction of nearly… Read more »
Zimbabwe: One of Harare's Busiest Roundabouts Closed Indefinitely for Interchange Construction
New Zimbabwe
MOTORISTS using the eastern corridor into Harare will need to adjust their routes from today, June 1, after authorities confirmed that the Msasa Jaggers Roundabout will be closed… Read more »
Ethiopia: Beyond the Noise - What Ethiopia's 2026 Election Reveals About the Nation's Future
ENA
As Ethiopia prepares for its seventh general election on June 1, 2026, international commentary often focuses narrowly on security challenges, neglecting the broader context and… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Votes - a Choice, Not a Coronation
ENA
There is a familiar pattern in the way many Western media organizations report on Africa. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Election Carries Significance Beyond Its Borders, Says U.S. Analyst
ENA
As Africa's second-most populous country and one of the continent's most influential states, Ethiopia has long drawn close international attention whenever its citizens head to the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Denying the Undeniable - Ethiopia's Achievements Speak for Themselves
ENA
Addis Ababa, May 31, 2026 --The past eight years in Ethiopia have been defined by a complex reality marked by sweeping institutional reforms, major infrastructure achievements, and… Read more »
Nigeria: Aviation Minister Orders Probe After Ex-Senator's Wife Serially Breached Airport Security
Premium Times
The minister ordered the probe after seeking formal explanations from airport security officials following PREMIUM TIMES' initial report on the incident, according to information… Read more »
South Africa: DA Welcomes IEC Probe of ANC and Rise Mzansi Funding [press release]
DA
- ANC faces scrutiny over donations Read more »
Nigeria: Anarchy - the Screen and the Response! [opinion]
Vanguard
'The people are looking for honest answers, not easy answers, clear leadership, not false claims and evasiveness and politics as usual' - Jimmy Carter Read more »
Ethiopia: National Election Board Clarifies Voting Hours Extension to Ensure All Voters Cast Ballots
ENA
_ The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has clarified that voting in Ethiopia's historic 7th General Election will continue beyond the official closing time of 6:00 PM to… Read more »
Ethiopia: Voters Casting Ballots in Amhara, Oromia, Harrari Major Cities
ENA
Voting has been taking place across Ethiopia where the 7th General voting process began at dawn. Read more »
Nigeria: PSC Disowns Police Recruitment Shortlist Circulating On Social Media
This Day
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has disowned a purported police recruitment shortlist circulating on social media, describing it as fake and urging applicants and members of… Read more »
Gambia: Gambia Slip to Iran in Int'l Friendly
The Point
The Gambia on Friday lost to Iran 3-1 in an international friendly match played at the Titanic Sports Complex in Antalya, Turkey. Read more »
Gambia: Nawec MD Says Power Crisis Should Not Be Taken for Politics
The Point
The managing director of NAWEC, Galo Saidy, has urged politicians not to exploit the country's ongoing electricity disruptions for political gain, insisting that the current power… Read more »
