May 26
Rwanda: Rwanda, Honduras Explore Infrastructure Cooperation During Vice President's Visit
New Times
Rwanda and Honduras on Monday, May 25, explored areas of cooperation in infrastructure development during a visit to Kigali by the Honduran Vice President Diana Baleska Herrera… Read more »
Rwanda: Trinity Metals Launches Deep Drilling At Nyakabingo Mine
New Times
Trinity Metals has launched an advanced drilling programme at the Nyakabingo mine in Rulindo District as part of efforts to expand mineral resources and support long-term tungsten… Read more »
Rwanda: Northern Corridor States Push Digital Reforms to Ease Trade Barriers
New Times
Countries along the Northern Corridor are considering stronger digital customs systems and cross-border information sharing to address persistent non-tariff barriers (NTBs) slowing… Read more »
Africa: Statement By H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf Chairperson of AU Commission On Africa Day [press release]
African Union
His Excellency Martin Mpana, Ambassador of the Republic of Cameroon to China and Dean of the African Diplomatic Corps in China Read more »
South Africa: Tau Visits Biovac Facility
SAnews.gov.za
Africa is increasingly becoming a producer, innovator, and strategic partner in global healthcare manufacturing, says Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau. Read more »
Africa: Manamela Secures Business Backing for South Africa's Skills Revolution
SAnews.gov.za
The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, has secured commitments from private sector leaders to partner with government in advancing South Africa's skills… Read more »
South Africa: Tourism Sustains Jobs, Drives International Arrivals
SAnews.gov.za
Tourism Minister Patricial de Lille says tourism sustained 954,000 direct jobs in the economy in 2024, meaning tourism now supports 1 in every 18 jobs in South Africa and for every… Read more »
South Africa: DTIC Dismantles Barriers to Inclusive Growth
SAnews.gov.za
The Chief Director of Transformation and Competition at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), Takalani Tambani, says the department will continue to… Read more »
South Africa: Propaganda Machine to Public Good - a History of 50 Years of TV in SA
Daily Maverick
50 years of television in South Africa reveals a transformation from a government-controlled propaganda outlet to a platform for diverse voices and democratic expression. Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-MP Wins Benue ADC Governorship Ticket
Premium Times
Former House of Representatives member, Herman Hembe, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Benue State after defeating two other… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Ogboru Clinches ADC Governorship Ticket in Delta
Premium Times
Mr Ogboru polled 38,151 votes to defeat his only rival, Emmanuel Unuafe, who scored 1,182 votes during the election that took place across the 25 local government areas of the… Read more »
Kenya: Viral Image Falsely Depicts Kenya's Former Deputy President Drinking Beer
Africa Check
IN SHORT: A viral image which appears to show Rigathi Gachagua drinking beer with his party's deputy leader, Cleophas Malala, has been digitally altered. The original image showed… Read more »
Ethiopia: Hundreds of Thousands Rally Behind Prosperity Party in Final Nationwide Campaign Push
ENA
Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party has concluded a sweeping series of nationwide campaign rallies across major cities and regional towns ahead of the country's 7th General… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, Türkiye Sign Mining Pact to Boost Investment, Technical Cooperation
Leadership
Nigeria and the Republic of Türkiye have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation in the solid minerals sector and expanding economic… Read more »
Nigeria: Kate Henshaw Speaks On Relationship With Genevieve Nnaji
Leadership
Nigerian actress Kate Henshaw has spoken about her relationship with fellow actress Genevieve Nnaji, explaining why they are no longer as close as they once were. Read more »
Nigeria: Just-in - Jonathan Eligible to Contest 2027 Presidential Election - - Court
Leadership
Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has cleared the coast for former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2027 presidential election. Read more »
Nigeria: I Joked About His Height Hours Before He Died - Yul Edochie
Leadership
Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has shared details about the last moment he spent with his first son, Kambilichukwu Edochie, before the boy's sudden death in 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Yul Edochie Opens Up On Relationship With First Daughter
Leadership
Nigerian actor, Yul Edochie, has spoken about his relationship with his first daughter, Danielle, whom he shares with his first wife, May Edochie. Read more »
Nigeria: 'I Wanted Followers Like Peller' - Man Behind Fake Ogun Bandit Video Confessesa
Vanguard
A man arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly creating and circulating fake bandit attack videos on TikTok has admitted that he staged the clips in a bid to gain… Read more »
Kenya: I&m Group Reports 19 Percent Profit Growth to Sh5.0 Billion in Q1 2026
Capital FM
I&M Group has reported a 19% increase in Profit After Tax to KES 5.0 billion for the first quarter of 2026, up from Sh4.2 billion in the same period last year. Read more »
Kenya: Champions-Elect Gor Mahia Finally to Face Mara Sugar After Court Clears Homa Bay Clash
Capital FM
Champions-Elect Gor Mahia are finally set to play their highly-contested, pending Football Kenya Federation's Leagues (FKF) Premier League match against Mara Sugar this Wednesday… Read more »
Namibia/South Africa: Hotto Wins First PSL Title
Namibian
Namibian forward Deon Hotto (35) won the South African Premiership Soccer League (PSL) title for the first time in his career, marking his ninth trophy with Orlando Pirates. Read more »
Namibia: Dâure Daman Seeks Erongo Governor's Help in Chieftaincy Issues
Namibian
The Dâure Daman Traditional Authority council at Uis has sought the intervention of the Erongo governor regarding the chieftaincy and related governance issues. Read more »
Namibia: Novaship Deal Cleared Under Job Protection Conditions
Namibian
Competition authorities have approved Murrelets Investments' acquisition of Novaship Namibia, but attached conditions aimed at shielding employees from possible negative impacts… Read more »
Nigeria: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Eid-El-Kabir 2026 Message [document]
State Department
I extend warm felicitations to our Muslim brothers and sisters across Nigeria and worldwide as they celebrate the glorious Eid-el-Kabir, the Festival of Sacrifice. Read more »
