May 26
Guinea: Media Regulator Suspends Journalist, Radio Station [press release]
MFWA
On 8 December, 2025, the media regulator for Guinea, the High Authority for Communication (HAC), announced the suspension until further notice of Boubacar Koyla Diallo, host of the… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Faces Rising Ebola Threat As Us Imposes Temporary Travel Restrictions
Shabelle
Somalia is facing growing fears over the possible spread of Ebola as the deadly virus resurfaces in parts of Africa, while the United States has imposed temporary travel… Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorism - Court Reserves Judgement in Owo Church Massacre Trial
Premium Times
The five defendants are being prosecuted by the Stae Security Service (SSS) over the attack on St Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, which left dozens of worshippers dead… Read more »
Ghana: Adaklu Landslide Leaves Dozens Homeless
Ghanaian Times
Residents of Adaklu-Helekpe and surrounding communities near the Adaklu Mountains in the Adaklu District of the Volta Region are living in fear after a landslide struck the area on… Read more »
Sudan: Minawi Condemns 'Brutal Massacre' At Karnoi Market, Holds Dagalo Family Militia Responsible
SNA
Governor of Darfur Region Minni Arko Minnawi strongly condemned what he described as a "brutal massacre" carried out by the "Dagalo family terrorist militia" through the targeting… Read more »
Sudan: 'Humanitarian Aid to Sudan Imminent' - WFP
Dabanga
Several convoys carrying life-saving food assistance, have departed from outside the country and are on their way to Sudan to support the most vulnerable groups, the UN World Food… Read more »
Kenya: CS Mbadi Says State House Budget Too Small to Fund Education, Backs Agriculture Reforms
Capital FM
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended the State House budget allocation, saying the amount is too small to significantly support major sectors such as… Read more »
South Africa: SARS Refutes Hacking Claim
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has refuted claims that it suffered a breach of its systems. Read more »
Namibia: Two Boreholes for Every Village Possible, Says Ngurare
Namibian
Prime minister Elijah Ngurare says providing every village in the country with two boreholes is achievable under the leadership of president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Read more »
Malawi: Before the Mines Run Dry - the Urgent Case for Malawi's Sovereign Wealth Fund
Nyasa Times
Mkango Resources's move to list its rare earth mining business on the Nasdaq Stock Market in the United States has reignited debate over whether Malawi urgently needs a Sovereign… Read more »
Liberia: U.S.$36m Deal Targets Liberia Rubber Processing and Farmers
Liberian Observer
Liberia has secured a US$36 million investment commitment aimed at transforming its rubber industry and strengthening support for smallholder farmers, following high-level… Read more »
South Africa: KZN News Bites - King Steps in After Royal Convoy Kills Woman
Scrolla
Mpukunyoni:King Misuzulu kaZwelithini will help pay for the funeral of a woman killed by his official convoy. Read more »
Nigeria: Jonathan Eligible to Recontest for President, Court Rules
Premium Times
The court awarded a whopping N21 million fine against the plaintiff, who challenged Mr Jonathan's eligibility to recontest for president under a constitutional amendment introduced… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Moves to Prevent Another Ebola Nightmare
New Dawn
The Government of Liberia has announced new health and travel measures to strengthen surveillance for Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) following outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of… Read more »
Africa: Inside Africa's Race to Stop Ebola [analysis]
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda is mobilizing its hard-earned Ebola expertise as eastern DRC's outbreak threatens to overwhelm borders, and strain economies Read more »
South Africa: Condemned - Xenophobia, Mob Rule and SA Political Leaders Fuelling Anti-Migrant Hostility [document]
Daily Maverick
A statement of outrage against the weaponisation of xenophobia and the brutal and unlawful treatment of migrants, including refugees and asylum seekers. Read more »
South Africa: Living With the Spectre of Hunger - - Voices of Malnutrition From SA's Impoverished Households
Daily Maverick
In March, the South African Human Rights Commission held an inquiry into South Africa's food systems. It heard from submissions that South Africa produces enough food to feed the… Read more »
South Africa: Ministers Rush to Crisis Hit Charlotte Maxeke Hospital
Scrolla
The Public Protector found that only half of the R666-million meant for urgent hospital repairs after the 2021 fire was spent. Charlotte Maxeke Hospital still faces a… Read more »
Kenya: Ignore Fearmongering Online Videos Claiming to Show an Earthquake in Eldoret, Kenya
Africa Check
Ignore fearmongering online videos claiming to show an earthquake in Eldoret, Kenya Read more »
Africa: WHO Says Conflict, Mistrust Hindering Ebola Response
Premium Times
The latest outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, has also spread beyond the DRC, with neighbouring Uganda recording two additional confirmed cases among… Read more »
Nigeria: Borno Records 2,700 Suspected Cholera Cases, 27 Deaths in May
Premium Times
Other affected LGAs include Jere with 834 suspected cases, Mafa with 159 cases, Konduga with 95 cases, and Monguno with 56 cases, while Ngala and Magumeri recorded two and one… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - May 26, 2026
allAfrica
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Kenya: Mudavadi Commissions Kenya's First Jigger Museum in Murang'a
Capital FM
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has commissioned Kenya's first jigger museum and archive centre in Murang'a County,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: South African Opposition Leader Maimane Takes Aim At Zanu-PF Over Immigration Crisis
New Zimbabwe
South African opposition leader Musi Maimane has taken a swipe at liberation movements across the continent, singling out ZANU PF and President Emmerson Mnangagwa for contributing… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Calls for Stronger African Union Institutions Amid Global Shifts
Capital FM
President William Ruto has called for accelerated reforms within the African Union, saying the continent must take greater control of its future through stronger institutions,… Read more »
