May 27
Rwanda: How New Law Reshaped Electoral Colleges
New Times
A new organic law governing elections now allows the composition of electoral colleges to be determined through a Presidential Order instead of being fixed in the law itself, a… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Votes - Dominant Ruling Party Seeks a New Mandate in a Deeply Fragmented Nation [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Ethiopia's general election on 1 June 2026 will take place amid armed conflicts and political fragmentation. This has raised questions over voter participation and legitimacy and… Read more »
Ethiopia: Should Ethiopia Limit How Long Its Prime Minister Can Serve? Why This Won't Fix a Deeper Democracy Problem [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Ethiopian prime minister Abiy Ahmed has revived debate over whether the country should impose term limits on its head of government. Speaking before the National Dialogue… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Elections Will Not Be Politically Competitive - Two Reasons Why [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Ethiopia is preparing for a national election on 1 June amid deep political uncertainty and growing insecurity. Officially, the polls are expected to reinforce the country's… Read more »
Africa: The Dangote Refinery and the End of Africa's Engineered Dependency [analysis]
African Arguments
For decades, Africa's place in the global oil economy was not merely subordinate; it was designed to be so. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Faces 'Catastrophic Collision' of Conflict and Ebola Outbreak, WHO Warns
RFI
The World Health Organization chief warned on Wednesday that conflict raging in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo was dramatically complicating efforts to rein in a deadly Ebola… Read more »
Africa: At the Africa Forward Summit, a Different Conversation About France
RFI
Nairobi - France came to Nairobi last week with a message it has been trying to land for years: that it wants to be Africa's partner, not its patron. At the Africa Forward summit… Read more »
Uganda: URA Cleared to Enforce Shs18.5 Billion Tax Against Nile Breweries
Independent (Kampala)
The Commercial Division of the High Court has dismissed with costs an application by Nile Breweries Uganda Limited seeking to block the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) from… Read more »
Rwanda: Bal Innovation Summit Highlights Africa's Growing Sports Economy
New Times
As the Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2026 Playoffs continue to light up Kigali, another important conversation took place away from the court on Tuesday during the 2026 bal… Read more »
South Africa: Ebola - the Diocese of Tombura-Yambio Raises Surveillance and Emergency Preparedness
Agenzia Fides
The Diocese of Tombura-Yambio in South Sudan is under heightened epidemic surveillance following the spread of the Ebola virus in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. Read more »
Nigeria: ADC Primary - Atiku Polls Over 1.4m Votes in 24 States, FCT, Floors Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen
Vanguard
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar took a commanding early lead in the African Democratic Congress presidential primary on Tuesday night, polling more than 1.4 million votes… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Moves to Tighten Grain Import Controls As New Levies Target Irrigation Funding
263Chat
The Zimbabwean government is preparing a fresh round of levies on imported grain and oilseed products in a policy shift aimed at strengthening domestic agricultural production,… Read more »
Uganda: Inside Museveni's Cabinet of Surprises - the Reshuffle That Defied Every Prediction
Nile Post
President Museveni on Tuesday evening unveiled a sweeping new cabinet list that has left Uganda's political class stunned, confused and once again reminded of one enduring reality… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Steps Up Ebola Preparedness Amid Regional Virus Fears
263Chat
Zimbabwe has intensified measures to prepare for a possible Ebola outbreak with health authorities strengthening surveillance systems and border screening amid growing concerns… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Sets Up Border Holding Centres to Block Ebola Spread, Says Duale
Capital FM
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced a raft of emergency preparedness measures aimed at shielding Kenya from a potential Ebola outbreak, including the establishment of… Read more »
Kenya: High Court Orders Parliament to Reveal National Prayer Breakfast Budget Within 30 Days
Capital FM
The High Court has ordered Parliament to release detailed budget information for the 23rd National Prayer Breakfast within 30 days, in a ruling that reinforces public access to… Read more »
Algeria: President Tebboune Congratulates PNA Personnel, Uniformed Services, Health Workers
Algerie Presse Service
President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune extended his congratulations on Wednesday to the personnel of the People's National Army (PNA), the National Gendarmerie, National… Read more »
Nigeria: Eid-El-Kabir - Tight Security in Jos As Muslims Celebrate
Vanguard
Security was beefed up across major prayer grounds and mosques in Jos metropolis on Wednesday as Muslim faithful in Plateau State celebrated the Eid al-Adha festival. Read more »
Nigeria: ADC Postpones Presidential Primary Results Collation
Vanguard
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has postponed the collation of its presidential primary election results. Read more »
Algeria: President Tebboune Extends Eid Al-Adha Greetings to Algerian People
Algerie Presse Service
The President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, extended Tuesday his Eid al-Adha greetings to the Algerian people, emphasizing the State's commitment to taking all necessary… Read more »
Algeria: President Tebboune Performs Eid El-Adha Prayer At Djamaa El Djazair
Algerie Presse Service
President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune performed Eid El-Adha prayer on Wednesday morning at Djamaa El Djazair mosque in Mohammadia, Algiers, in an atmosphere of piety and… Read more »
South Africa: How Children's Amendment Bill Improves Access for Young Children, and Why It Matters
Daily Maverick
The Children's Amendment Bill aims to improve early learning access in South Africa, ensuring that vulnerable children receive quality education regardless of their settings. Read more »
Cameroon: Cameroon Envoy Calls for Unity, Stronger Liberia Relations
Liberian Observer
The Embassy of Cameroon in Liberia has celebrated Cameroon's 54th National Day in Monrovia with strong calls for unity, African solidarity, and deeper bilateral cooperation between… Read more »
South Africa: Men Accused of Killing Dj Warras Back in Court
Scrolla
Police believe DJ Warrick Stock was targeted in a planned hit linked to disputes over security operations at a Johannesburg building. Murder accused Victor Majola and Mozambican… Read more »
Tanzania: ATCL to Resume Chato Flights Next Month
Daily News
PASSENGER flights to Chato Airport in Geita Region are set to resume on June 2, 2026, a move expected to enhance transport connectivity and boost economic activities across the… Read more »
