May 31
Nigeria: Why Tinubu Didn't Include Petrol Subsidy Removal Plan in Inaugural Speech - Shettima
This Day
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that President Bola Tinubu deliberately kept his plan to remove petrol subsidy out of his inauguration speech to avoid pressure against the… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Acknowledges Violence in Nigeria Not Driven By Religion Alone, Says 1.3m Displaced in Middle Belt
This Day
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has acknowledged that violent attacks by Fulani militants in Nigeria were not driven by religion alone but… Read more »
Liberia: Ex-National Custom Brokers President Alvin Tumbey Dies Suddenly
Liberian Observer
Former President of the National Custom Brokers Association of Liberia and Montserrado County District #9 representative aspirant, Hon. Alvin Tumbey, has died after reportedly… Read more »
Liberia: Gender Ministry, Unicef Launch Child Protection Curriculum Initiative
Liberian Observer
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has partnered with United Nations Children's Fund and Mother Pattern College of Health Science to launch a new Child… Read more »
Namibia: Missing Tsumeb Man's Body Found Offshore
Namibian
The body of Nafutal Shinedima (37), who was reported missing on Wednesday, was recovered from the ocean near Swakopmund on Sunday after a two-day search. Read more »
Uganda: Fear Grips Namalu As Street Children Turn to Crime and Drug Abuse
Independent (Kampala)
Residents of Namalu Trading Centre in Nakapiripirit District say an influx of street children is fueling crime, drug abuse, and insecurity, with locals feeling powerless to… Read more »
Malawi: VPs Sidelined As Mutharika Turns to Ministers for Key State Duties
Nyasa Times
A growing pattern within President Peter Mutharika's administration is raising questions about the relevance and influence of Malawi's two Vice Presidents, with Cabinet ministers… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Progresses in Menstrual Hygiene With 80% Water Supply Coverage
Nyasa Times
Malawi has made progress in Menstrual hygiene especially on the provision of water supply in schools despite some few gaps. Read more »
East Africa: EAC Ministers to Meet Over Ebola Outbreak
New Times
Health ministers from East African Community (EAC) member states will hold an extraordinary virtual meeting on June 1 and 2 to discuss a coordinated response to the ongoing Ebola… Read more »
Africa: AU Observer Mission Chief Kenyatta Engages African Diplomatic Corps As Ethiopia Prepares for Tomorrow's Vote
ENA
Addis Ababa, May 31, 2026 --Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, who is leading the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM), met today with representatives of the… Read more »
Uganda: Refugees Turn to Kitchen Gardens to Fight Malnutrition
Independent (Kampala)
Refugee families in Kyaka II Refugee Settlement are turning to kitchen gardening to improve nutrition among children amid growing food insecurity and rising cases of malnutrition… Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Uncovers Illicit Drug in Water Purifier Machines From Europe
Leadership
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have uncovered consignments of high potency illicit drugs concealed in water purifier machines shipped to Lagos from… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Backyard Laboratory for Cough Syrup Manufacturing Busted in Harare
New Zimbabwe
TWO suspects have been arrested in Harare following the discovery of a backyard laboratory used for the illegal manufacture of unregistered cough syrups. Read more »
Uganda: Govt to Stop Funding Public Holiday Celebrations
Independent (Kampala)
The government will stop funding most national public holiday celebrations beginning in the 2026/27 financial year, with the savings to be redirected to wealth creation and other… Read more »
Namibia: President Highlights the Importance of Local Manufacturers
Namibian
The Namibian public and the local pharmaceutical fraternity should be encouraged by president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's recent visit to Fabupharm amid the ongoing shortage of… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Shops for Running Mate, Ihedioha Emerges Frontrunner
Leadership
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has begun the search for a running mate, investigations by LEADERSHIP Sunday have shown. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku's Next Fight - Healing a Divided Adc Before the 2027 Campaign
Leadership
The emergence of Atiku Abubakar as the ADC presidential candidate, ADEMU IDAKWO reports, has triggered fresh tensions over zoning, unity and party stability ahead of the 2027… Read more »
Zimbabwe: State Agents Accused of Bashing Workers At Zambezi Gas
New Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Minerals Workers Union (ZDAMWU) and the Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) have accused suspected State security agents of brutally… Read more »
Kenya: Inside Kenya's Manufacturing Squeeze As Production Costs and Imports Rise
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 31 - Kenya's manufacturing sector is grappling with rising production costs, growing import competition and weakening demand, raising fresh questions about the… Read more »
Kenya: Linda Mwananchi Expands Nationwide Outreach With Major Thika Rally Planned
Capital FM
The ODM Linda Mwananchi faction is set to take its consultative rally to Thika as it seeks to expand its influence ahead of the 2027 General Election. Read more »
Kenya: Wetang'ula Urges Education Ministry to Act On Unsafe Schools After Fatal Utumishi Academy Tragedy
Capital FM
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has called on the Ministry of Education to conduct a nationwide crackdown on schools that have failed to comply with the safety measures… Read more »
Kenya: Murang'a Upgrades All 170 Public Health Facilities to Starlink Internet
Capital FM
Murang'a County has marked a major milestone in the digitisation of healthcare, with Governor Irungu Kang'ata officially launching a countywide satellite internet upgrade across… Read more »
Kenya: Rhino Charge Raises Sh365mn As Ruto Pledges Sh200mn for Conservation
Capital FM
The government has committed Shh200 million over the next two years to the Rhino Ark Charitable Trust as part of a broader effort to protect vital ecosystems across the country. Read more »
Kenya: Mavoko MP Makau Accuses Rivals of Disrupting Linda Mwananchi Meeting in Machakos
Capital FM
Mavoko MP Patrick Makau has accused individuals allegedly linked to a rival political camp of attempting to disrupt a political gathering associated with the "Linda Mwananchi"… Read more »
Tanzania: Zanzibar Nears Full Immunisation Coverage
Daily News
ZANZIBAR has achieved significant progress in immunisation, attaining an impressive 92 per cent vaccination coverage rate. Read more »
