May 31
Nigeria: Peter Obi Emerges NDC Presidential Flag Bearer, Pledges 10,000mw Power Boost
Premium Times
Mr Obi emerged on Saturday at the party's convention in Abuja. Read more »
South Africa: SANDF Refutes Deploying Soldiers in Anticipation of Protest Action
SAnews.gov.za
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has dismissed reports that it has deployed soldiers in anticipation of protest action at the end of June. Read more »
South Africa: How Young Voices Are Shaping the Western Cape Children's Commissioner Role
Daily Maverick
Since becoming the province's children's commissioner, Sarah Roberts has drawn on her legal experience to advance child protection. Read more »
South Africa: Flood Victims Get Food Relief After Cape Town Storm
Scrolla
· More than 3,600 flood victims across Khayelitsha's 12 wards will receive food parcels after storms left many families struggling to survive. Read more »
Namibia: San, Damara Demand Genocide Seat
Namibian
The San Chiefs Council and Damara King's Council are demanding formal inclusion in Namibia's ongoing genocide reparations negotiations with Germany, citing shared historical… Read more »
Namibia: The Architecture of Empowerment - Why 50 Years in Namibia Has Taught Us to Invest in People, Not Just Projects [opinion]
Namibian
Development is never accidental. It is built through deliberate investment in people, communities and the systems that allow societies to grow sustainably over time. Read more »
South Africa: Delayed Climate Adaptation Is a False Economy SA Cannot Afford
Daily Maverick
The imperative to adapt to climate change offers governments a historic opportunity to leapfrog development and financing deficits to upgrade marginalised communities using… Read more »
South Africa: SA's Healthcare System Treats Schizophrenia As a Crisis, Not a Recovery Journey [opinion]
Daily Maverick
The healthcare system and deep-rooted societal stigma are failing patients. Read more »
South Africa: SA's Double Defeat - - Smoking Up, Vaping Left Unchecked
Daily Maverick
As the world marks World No Tobacco Day on May 31, South Africa continues to buck the global trend as the number of smokers increases and as many as two-thirds of high school… Read more »
South Africa: Nine Thousand Social Workers Are Unemployed, and a Million Learners Are in Crisis
Daily Maverick
A recent parliamentary reply from Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube reveals a stark reality: just 761 social services professionals are left to cover South Africa's entire… Read more »
South Africa: SAPS Forensic Analyst's Bail Bid Looms Amid Serious Evidence Tampering Accusations
Daily Maverick
Captain Laurance Makgotloe, a forensic analyst attached to the SAPS Forensic Science Laboratory, is set to apply for bail in the Pretoria Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, 2 June,… Read more »
South Africa: Why SA's 'Historic R1bn Mandrax' Bust May Just Be a Whole Lot of Hype
Daily Maverick
Border authorities recently intercepted chemicals used for making Mandrax. They say the consignment is worth R1bn, but some believe this figure is inflated. The interception, while… Read more »
Nigeria: Army Vows Intensified Offensive Against Banditry
Vanguard
,,,Pledges Troops' Welfare Support Read more »
Nigeria: World Bank, IMF, WTO, Others Meet Over U.S., Iran War, Say Conflict Affecting Most Vulnerable Countries
This Day
Heads of the World Bank, International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Trade Organisation (WTO), and the International Energy Agency (IEA) at the weekend met in Washington D.C., United… Read more »
Nigeria: Abduction - Gbajabiamila Leads Ribadu, IGP Disu, Two Others On Govt's Visit to Ogbomoso
This Day
Chief of Staff to the President, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, on Sunday led a five-man high-powered Federal Government delegation to Esiele and Yawota communities in Oriire Local… Read more »
Nigeria: Economic Reforms Yet to Fully Impact Businesses, Says Neca
Vanguard
The Nigeria Employers' Consultative Association (NECA) says businesses across the country are yet to fully experience the expected benefits of the Federal Government's ongoing… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Receives Second Madlanga Commission Interim Report
SAnews.gov.za
The Presidency has confirmed that President Cyril Ramaphosa has received the second interim report of the Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and… Read more »
South Africa: SARS Finalises China Zero-Tariff Scheme Framework
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced that both the legal and operational frameworks required to administer China's temporary zero-tariff scheme have been… Read more »
South Africa: Legacy of Kruger National Park Will Continue for Hundreds of Years to Come - Minister Aucamp
SAnews.gov.za
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has called on South Africans to embrace their shared responsibility as custodians of the Kruger National Park… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, Others Emerge As Presidential Candidates Amid Uncertainties Over INEC's Powers
Premium Times
INEC had given political parties between 23 April and 30 May to conduct their primaries and pick candidates for the 2027 poll. Read more »
Nigeria: EU Report Raises Concerns Over Apathy, Vote Trading, Party Crises Ahead of Ekiti Governorship Poll
This Day
A pre-election assessment report by the European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN) has raised concerns over voter apathy, vote trading, party crises and… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Parliament Speaker Briefed On Security Operation in Baidoa
Shabelle
Speaker of Somalia's Lower House, Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur Madobe, met senior military and intelligence officials on Sunday and received a briefing on a security operation that… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Troops Conduct Planned Operations Against Militants in Middle Shabelle
Shabelle
Somali National Army forces carried out planned operations targeting militants in parts of the Middle Shabelle region, the military said. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol, Diesel Prices
This Day
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has announced a fresh reduction in the ex-depot prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), better known as petrol, and Automotive Gas… Read more »
Nigeria: Xenophobia - Police Warn Against Reprisal Attacks On South African Nationals, Businesses
This Day
The Nigeria Police Force has cautioned members of the public against carrying out reprisal attacks on South African nationals, businesses, diplomatic facilities and other interests… Read more »
