May 27
South Africa: Bafana Bafana Have 'The Nation Behind Them'
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa says Bafana Bafana will carry the hopes and dreams of the nation with them as they head to the FIFA World Cup, which will be held in Mexico, the United… Read more »
Kenya: Tennis Queen Angella Okutoyi Bags Historic Elite Us College Honors
Capital FM
The historic, record-shattering collegiate career of Kenyan tennis prodigy Angella Okutoyi has reached another monumental milestone in the United States. Read more »
Sudan: TSC President Extends Eid Al-Adha Greetings to Kings, Emirs and Leaders of Arab and Islamic States
SNA
President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, sent cables of congratulations to kings, emirs,… Read more »
Africa: One Vision, One Future - Why Africa's Health Financing Is a Global Reset [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Health financing has long shaped whether universal health coverage remains an ambition or becomes a reality. Across many African countries, governments are still spending far below… Read more »
Namibia: Otjozondjupa to Mark Historic First Genocide Day Commemoration At Ohamakari
Namibian
Residents of the Otjozondjupa region will on Thursday visit the sacred gravesites of people who perished in the 1904-1908 Ohamakari battle - the war of resistance fought by the… Read more »
Kenya: 'By the Grace of God - ' Olympics Bronze Medalist Reveals How Serious Illness Threatened Athletics Career
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 27, 2026 - Olympics 800m bronze medalist Mary Moraa reveals she almost gave up on athletics due to a serious illness. Read more »
South Africa: Here They Are - the 26 Players Representing South Africa At the World Cup
Daily Maverick
Coach Hugo Broos selects 26 diverse players to represent Bafana Bafana at the 2026 World Cup, showcasing a compelling mix of experience and youthful promise. Read more »
Kenya: Big Names Shocker As Tarus Names Wafalme Squad for Africa Volleyball Champs Qualifiers
Capital FM
National men's volleyball team head coach Gideon Tarus has named a 14-man squad to represent Kenya at the CAVB Zone V Africa Nations qualifiers in Uganda, with the omission of a… Read more »
Kenya: Muslims Across Kenya Mark Eid Al-Adha With Prayers and Family Gatherings
Capital FM
Muslims across Kenya joined the global faithful in marking Eid al-Adha today, holding special congregational prayers in mosques, open fields, and designated prayer grounds in towns… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Hardrock FC Suspends CEO Hove After Arrest Over Chahwanda Stadium Violence
New Zimbabwe
Hardrock FC has suspended Chief Executive Officer Kudzanai Hove following his arrest over the violence that erupted during the club's abandoned match against Dynamos FC at… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Cricket Federation Appoints Mangongo As New Head Coach
This Day
The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) is to unveil newly appointed Stephen Maziva Mangongo as the Head Coach and High-Performance Manager of the federation today in Lagos. Read more »
May 26
South Africa: Ramaphosa Takes Phala Phala Report to Court, Threatens to Interdict Impeachment Process
Daily Maverick
The President has filed an application to the Western Cape high court urging that it review and set aside the Section 89 panel report and invalidate any actions taken by the… Read more »
Africa: Congo-Brazzaville Grants Visa-Free Entry to All Africans
New Times
The Republic of Congo has announced that it will introduce visa-free entry for all African citizens beginning January 1, 2027, in a policy shift aimed at advancing regional… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Drops Senior Ministers in Sweeping Cabinet Reshuffle
Nile Post
President Museveni has removed several senior ministers and long-serving government officials in a major Cabinet reshuffle that introduces new political figures and technocrats… Read more »
Ethiopia: U.S Ambassador Says Ethiopian No Longer Regional Airline, but Competitor On Global Stage
ENA
Ethiopian Airlines is no longer simply a regional airline but a competitor on the world stage, US Ambassador to Ethiopia, Ervin Massinga, said. Read more »
Kenya: Parliament to Form Mediation Team Over Division of Revenue Bill Stalemate
Capital FM
The National Assembly has voted for the establishment of a Mediation Committee after MPs rejected proposals approved by Senators which will require the national government to fully… Read more »
Africa: Wars and Geopolitical Divisions Constitute 'Dangerous Erosion' of World Order, Warns UN Chief
UN News
The UN Charter is facing one of its gravest tests in decades, Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council on Tuesday, warning that wars, arms races, climate… Read more »
Africa: International Airlines Urged to Stick to Safety Measures in Wake of Ebola Outbreak
UN News
As a deadly Ebola strain continues to spread in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with cases confirmed in neighbouring Uganda, the UN aviation agency is urging… Read more »
Sudan: Cholera Kills 40 in West Kordofan As Measles Spreads in East Darfur
Dabanga
Health authorities in West Kordofan say a growing cholera outbreak has killed 40 people and infected 228 others, while emergency teams in East Darfur have warned of rising… Read more »
Senegal: Sonko as Speaker - Opposition Accuse Pastef of 'Institutional Coup'
RFI
Senegal's National Assembly has elected ousted prime minister Ousmane Sonko as its speaker, handing the firebrand politician a powerful new platform just days after President… Read more »
South Africa: How Will Teachers Handle Bullying? South African Study Finds They're Ill-Prepared [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Bullying is a widespread global problem, with extensive research across countries showing that no school is immune. In South Africa, the scale is particularly concerning, with… Read more »
Kenya: Lobby Seeks Overhaul of Key Finance Bill 2026 Clauses Over Economic Pressure Fears
Capital FM
The Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) has warned that several proposals in the Finance Bill 2026 could significantly raise the cost of living, weaken consumer protections and… Read more »
Ghana: Parliament Urged to Act On Growing Malnutrition Crisis
Ghanaian Times
Nutrition experts have called on Parliament to urgently ensure that Ghana fulfils its international nutrition commitments to address the country's growing malnutrition crisis. Read more »
Nigeria: No, Viral Video Doesn't Show Boko Haram Attacks On Military Bases in Nigeria's Yobe State
Africa Check
No, viral video doesn't show Boko Haram attacks on military bases in Nigeria's Yobe state Read more »
Nigeria: In Sallah Message, Tinubu Touts Economic Reforms, Acknowledges Widespread Insecurity
Premium Times
"I am aware that, despite the best efforts of our security and intelligence agencies--including the recent elimination of a wanted ISIS leader--heartless terrorists and bandits… Read more »
