May 26
Liberia: Executive-Legislative Rift Looms
Liberian Observer
A potentially significant political rift is emerging between the Executive and Legislative branches after the House of Representatives moved aggressively against… Read more »
Liberia: Arept Warns Tweah, Lawyers
New Dawn
The Asset Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce (AREPT) has issued a warning to former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah Jr. and his legal counsel, urging strict adherence to… Read more »
Liberia: GC, Mines and Energy Ministry Strengthen Collaboration Against Illegal Mining
New Dawn
The Governance Commission (GC) and the Ministry of Mines and Energy have agreed to enhance their partnership in tackling the increasing challenges posed by illicit and artisanal… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ex-Ethiopia PM Deepens Engagement On Liberia Disability Inclusion and Development Agenda
New Dawn
The National Commission on Disabilities (NCD), under its ongoing institutional reform and disability-inclusive development agenda, has welcomed renewed international interest and… Read more »
Nigeria: Manufacturers Dump Diesel for Gas As Energy Costs Soar
Vanguard
Manufacturing firms across Nigeria are increasingly turning to natural gas as rising diesel prices continue to push up production costs and threaten profitability in the industrial… Read more »
Somalia: Banaadir Police Chief Warns Opposition Against Actions Threatening Mogadishu Security
Shabelle
The police chief of Somalia's Banaadir region issued a stern warning to opposition leaders, saying security forces were closely monitoring activities deemed capable of… Read more »
Somalia: Youth Rally in Mogadishu Backs Government and Stability Amid Political Tensions
Shabelle
Hundreds of young people in Somalia's Banaadir region held a peaceful rally in Mogadishu on Monday evening in support of the federal government, peace and national stability, as… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Security Minister Warns Against Criticism of National Forces Amid Political Tensions
Shabelle
Somalia's security minister strongly rejected recent criticism from opposition figures targeting the country's security institutions, warning against what he described as attempts… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Army Launches Training for New Danab Commandos in Balidogle
Shabelle
Somalia's military launched training for the 12th intake of the elite Danab special forces at the General Hassan Tuure training school in Balidogle, as the government continues… Read more »
Africa: Africa Day Ceremony - Call for Unity to Tackle Africa's Challenges
Tunis Afrique Presse
An official ceremony marking Africa Day was held on Monday evening in the capital under the theme "Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to achieve… Read more »
Uganda: From Funding Pressure to Sustaining Impact - What We Learned From the Joint SMC Alliance and AMP Annual Meeting
Malaria Consortium
In February 2026, more than 300 delegates from over 30 countries gathered for the first joint annual meeting of the Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) Alliance and the Alliance… Read more »
Liberia: CSA Boss to Lead Africa Health Workforce Meeting in Abidjan
Liberian Observer
The Director-General of the Civil Service Agency (CSA), Dr. Josiah F. Joekai Jr., in his capacity as Chairman of the Health and Public Service Network of Africa (HaPSNA), will… Read more »
Kenya: From Seed to Canopy - How a Gef-Funded Smallholder Project Is Restoring the Environment, Building Livelihoods
IPS
As 52-year-old Alice Onyango walks through her farm in Siaya county, Kenya, you can tell she is proud of her trees, as some tower over her, providing her with shade, while others… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt to Sanction MDAs Flouting 'Nigeria First' Policy On Vehicle Procurement
Vanguard
The Federal Government has said Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) as well as suppliers that violate the 'Nigeria First' policy on local vehicle procurement will face… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Says Jonathan Eligible to Contest in 2027
Vanguard
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has affirmed that former President Goodluck Jonathan is eligible to contest the 2027 presidential election. Read more »
Kenya: CS Ogamba - Govt Committed to Teacher Welfare As KNUT Launches Wellness Report
Capital FM
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has reaffirmed the government's commitment to improving teacher welfare, saying the success of Kenya's education system depends on the… Read more »
Kenya: Simba Arati Defends Working With Ruto Government, Says Development Matters More Than Politics
Capital FM
Kisii Governor Simba Arati has defended his decision to work closely with the government of William Ruto, saying his focus remains on development and improving the lives of Kisii… Read more »
Uganda: Anita Among's Cash Trail Leads Probe to Parliament Staff Accounts
Independent (Kampala)
Investigators probing corruption at Parliament are reportedly zeroing in on multiple bank accounts belonging to staff close to former Speaker Anita Among. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Declares War On Underperforming Ministers
Independent (Kampala)
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has signaled a tougher approach toward government officials, warning that ministers and leaders who fail to help citizens benefit from government… Read more »
Nigeria: Kidnap Scandal - Katsina Suspends Ex-Aide Linked to 8-Year-Old's Abduction
Vanguard
The Katsina State Government has suspended a former Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Community Development to Gov. Dikko Radda, Nura Aliyu-Garwa, linked to an alleged kidnapping… Read more »
South Africa: Disgraced Police Sergeant Fights for Bail After Gun Raid
Scrolla
Police found seven firearms, ammunition and police dockets during a raid at Fannie Nkosi's Pretoria North home in April. Nkosi faces charges linked to stolen police dockets and… Read more »
Tanzania: Fake News Graphic Exaggerates Official Death Toll in Tanzania's 2025 Election Violence
Africa Check
IN SHORT: A graphic falsely attributed to Tanzania's state broadcaster TBC claims 10,518 people died in violence linked to the 2025 general election. Official findings put the… Read more »
Kenya: Ignore AI-Generated Image Used to Falsely Claim That Kenyan President William Ruto Has 80 Percent Popularity in Opinion Poll
Africa Check
Ignore AI-generated image used to falsely claim that Kenyan president William Ruto has 80% popularity in opinion poll Read more »
Kenya: No, Kenya's Standard Newspaper Didn't Run Front Page Report On Gachagua Conceding to Ruto
Africa Check
No, Kenya's Standard newspaper didn't run front page report on Gachagua conceding to Ruto Read more »
Ethiopia: Nation At Ballot Box - Ethiopia's Defining Democratic Moment
ENA
With only days remaining before Ethiopians head to the polls on June 1, 2026, the country is preparing for what many observers consider one of the most important elections in its… Read more »
