May 26
Angola: Angola Has Hydroelectric Potential of 18,000 Megawatts
ANGOP
Angola has an estimated energy potential of 18,000 megawatts of hydroelectric capacity, 50,000 megawatts of solar power, 3,000 megawatts of wind and biomass energy, the Secretary… Read more »
Angola: Over 1,000 Liters of Smuggled Petrol Seized in Cuvango
ANGOP
A total of 1.300 liters of petrol were seized in the municipality of Cuvango, province of Huíla, on Monday, on suspicion of smuggling, ANGOP learned. Read more »
Angola: Death Toll Rises to Three in Car Collision in Northern Cabinda
ANGOP
The number of deaths from a truck collision that occurred on Monday morning in the village of Fortaleza, Ngoio municipality, Cabinda province, has risen to three. Read more »
Africa: Building Ethiopia's Pharmaceutical Future - From Strong Regulation to Local Production [press release]
World Bank
Ethiopia is transforming from an import-dependent market into a pharmaceutical manufacturing hub. After becoming the 9th African nation to reach WHO Maturity Level 3, local… Read more »
Africa: Türkiye Reaffirms Commitment to Africa On Africa Day
The Point
The Republic of Türkiye has reaffirmed its growing partnership and solidarity with African nations as the continent commemorates Africa Day 2026, marking another milestone in… Read more »
Gambia: World Bank Launches Bold Initiative to Eradicate 'Extreme Poverty in Gambia'
The Point
The World Bank has unveiled a major initiative to tackle extreme poverty in The Gambia, with thousands of vulnerable households set to benefit from cash grants and structured… Read more »
West Africa: Senegal's Assembly Speaker Resigns for Sonko to Take Over Amid Sack
The Point
The President of the National Assembly of Senegal, El Malick Ndiaye, announced his resignation on Sunday, two days after the dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko by President… Read more »
Gambia: Assembly Urged to Protect National Interest in Investment Treaties
The Point
Members of the National Assembly have been urged to critically scrutinise Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) to ensure they protect the interests of Gambians and support… Read more »
Kenya: FIFA Rejects Suspension of Kenya FA Boss Hussein Mohamed
Nile Post
World football governing body Fifa has rejected the suspension of Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohamed, ruling that the process used by a section of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Bye-Election - Ex-Minister Maku Emerges LP Candidate in Nasarawa North, Eze in Enugu North
Premium Times
The candidates emerged during the party's primaries held on Monday across the affected constituencies. Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Wike-Backed PDP Affirms Ex-Senator, Onor, As Consensus Presidential Candidate
Premium Times
The party said Sandy Onor, who was the sole aspirant of the party, emerged through a consensus arrangement. Read more »
Nigeria/Zimbabwe: Unity Cup - Debutant Azeez Fires Super Eagles Past Zimbabwe Into Final
Premium Times
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have booked their place in the final of the 2026 Unity Cup. Read more »
Kenya: Budget Committee Flags Funding Gaps, Push for Better Budget Prioritisation Across Sectors
Capital FM
The Budget and Appropriations Committee has called for enhanced fiscal discipline and better prioritisation across government sectors, warning against fragmented funding,… Read more »
South Africa: Johannesburg and Eskom Broker Agreement to Keep the Lights On
Daily Maverick
Johannesburg's executive mayor, Dada Morero, and the minister of electricity and energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, announced a partnership between City Power and Eskom that will… Read more »
South Africa: Minister Mckenzie Axes National Arts Council Board With Immediate Effect
Daily Maverick
Minister Gayton McKenzie has dissolved the council of the National Arts Council, citing financial incompetence and governance failures, amid ongoing labour disputes affecting South… Read more »
South Africa: GNU Backs Manamela's R149bn Budget, While Opposition Tears Into NSFAS and SETAs
Daily Maverick
The Government of National Unity defends a R149-billion higher education budget while facing sharp criticism from opposition parties over NSFAS failures and pressing student… Read more »
Africa: Niger's Service Delivery Shift - Reduced Stockouts, Faster Financing, and Improved Staffing [press release]
World Bank
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Nigeria: Police in Lagos Expose Fake Kidnap Plot By Scrap Dealer
Vanguard
The Police Command in Lagos State says it has uncovered a staged kidnapping allegedly orchestrated by a scrap iron dealer and his accomplices. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Approves 50% Discount On NRC Train Fares for Eid-El-Kabir
Vanguard
The Federal Government has approved a 50 per cent fare reduction on all passenger train services operated by the Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, to cushion transportation costs… Read more »
Nigeria: Amaechi Rejects ADC Presidential Primary Results, Alleges Widespread Disenfranchisement
Vanguard
Former Minister of Transportation and presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rotimi Amaechi, has rejected the outcome of the party's presidential… Read more »
Uganda: Seven Kigezi Leaders Named in Museveni's New Cabinet As Region Gains Influence
Nile Post
Seven leaders from Uganda's Kigezi sub-region have been appointed to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni's newly unveiled Cabinet, in a reshuffle that highlights the region's… Read more »
Uganda: Ankole Loses Cabinet Ground As Museveni Drops Mwebesa, Magyezi
Nile Post
A major Cabinet reshuffle by President Yoweri Museveni has significantly reduced Ankole's representation in central government, leaving the sub-region with only two ministerial… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Retains Janet, Drops Kasaija and Gen Ali
Nile Post
Kampala -- President Museveni has released a new Cabinet list for the 2026 to 2031 term, signalling one of the most significant reshuffles in recent years, with sweeping changes… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Swaps Aceng, Baryomunsi in Major Cabinet Reshuffle
Nile Post
President Museveni has announced a new cabinet reshuffle, with one of the most notable changes being the swap of ministerial positions between Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng and Dr. Chris… Read more »
Namibia: Govt Weighs Private Deal for State Cancer Patients
Namibian
The Ministry of Health and Social Services is considering a proposal that could see state cancer patients referred to a private oncology provider for chemotherapy and radiation… Read more »
