May 26
Kenya: No, Kenya's Citizen TV Did Not Delete Skating Champion Interview After Criticism of Government
Africa Check
IN SHORT: Viral social media posts falsely claim Citizen TV deleted an interview with competitive in-line skater Kevin Kiarie, after it sparked criticism of government support for… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-IGP Mohammed Adamu Quits APC After Nasarawa Governorship Primary Loss
Premium Times
Mr Adamu submitted his resignation letter at his Gayam ward in Lafia, the state capital. Read more »
Nigeria: 'I Want to Finish As a Super Eagles Legend' - - Rafiu Durosinmi Opens Up On Dream Nigeria Call-Up, Osimhen Inspiration
Premium Times
For the towering forward, the invitation represents far more than just another career milestone. It is the realisation of a childhood ambition shared by millions of young… Read more »
Uganda: Oboth, Tayebwa Take Leadership of the 12th Parliament [press release]
Independent (Kampala)
West Budama Central Member of Parliament, Jacob Marksons Oboth has been elected Speaker of the 12th Parliament after securing 441 votes. Read more »
Kenya: Equity, MSC Launch Fisheries Financing Drive Targeting Women, Youth
Capital FM
Equity Group Holdings and MicroSave Consulting have launched a new initiative aimed at improving access to financing, reducing post-harvest losses and enhancing productivity in… Read more »
Kenya: Cofek Moves to Court to Stop Ketraco CEO Recruitment Over 'Illegal' Job Requirements
Capital FM
A fresh legal battle has erupted over the recruitment of a new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for Kenya Electricity Transmission Company, after the Consumer… Read more »
Kenya: Kisii Women Leaders Condemn Remarks Against First Lady May Arati
Capital FM
Women leaders in Kisii County have strongly condemned remarks made against Kisii First Lady May Arati by Ichuni Ward MCA Wycliffe Siocha, describing the statements as… Read more »
Uganda: Health Alert - U. S. Embassy Kampala, Uganda - May 26, 2026 [press release]
U.S. Embassy Kampala
The Department of State updated the Uganda Travel Advisory to Level 4 and advises U.S. citizens Do Not Travel to Uganda due to the Ebola outbreak. The Department also advises… Read more »
Africa: Q&A With New Cosafa President Tariq Babitseng [interview]
Cosafa
Botswana Football Association President Tariq Babitseng was elected to lead COSAFA over the next four years and has big ambitions for the region. He shared his vision for the next… Read more »
Ghana: Police Acts Swiftly to Avert Possible Blood Shed...4 Students of ASHTS Arrested
Ghanaian Times
Fear and tension gripped students of Ada Senior High Technical School after a disturbing viral video showing a student wielding a cutlass and allegedly threatening fellow students… Read more »
Africa: Update On the Operationalization of the African Standby Force [press release]
African Union
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Kenya: First LNG-Powered Container Ship Docks At Port of Mombasa in Green Shipping Milestone
Capital FM
The Kenya Ports Authority has hailed the arrival of container vessel CMA CGM Adventure as a "historic" milestone after it became the first large gas-powered container ship to dock… Read more »
Namibia: MTC Pledges N$110 000 Towards ICT Summit
Namibian
Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has pledged N$110 000 towards hosting the ninth edition of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Summit. Read more »
Rwanda: Connecting a Nation in Motion [opinion]
New Times
It starts with a song. Read more »
Kenya: Misleading Images Used to Claim That Kenyan Arrested While Attempting to Sell Human Remains As Meat
Africa Check
N SHORT: An image appearing to show a man in handcuffs is circulating on social media in Kenya, with claims that he was arrested while trying to sell human meat. However, the claim… Read more »
South Africa: Ministers Step In Over Charlotte Maxeke Woes - South African News Briefs - May 26, 2026
allAfrica
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Senegal: Incompatibility or Temporary Suspension - An Institutional Reading of the Sonko Case [analysis]
The Point
The question of the compatibility of mandates within Senegalese institutions is not merely a technical debate; it strikes at the very heart of constitutional balance and the… Read more »
Gambia: The Deepening Diomaye-Sonko Confrontation and the Gathering Storm Over Senegal
The Point
The political rupture between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has now grown far beyond an ordinary disagreement between two political… Read more »
Senegal/Morocco: Diomaye Faye Gives 2 Million and Ram to Senegalese Supporters Freed From Morocco
The Point
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has extended financial and social support to the 18 Senegalese football supporters who were detained in Morocco following the final of the 2025… Read more »
Gambia: 2nd Tier - Colley Stars Drop Points, Menmar Banjul Utd and Sk Utd Snatch Enormous Triumphs
The Point
Colley Stars FC have dropped another points in the 2025\2026 APS sponsored Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division Two League, while Menmar Banjul United and Serrekunda United… Read more »
Gambia/Mali: GFF Mourns Demise of Former Gambian Referee James Mali Joiner
The Point
The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) has mourned the death of former Gambian referee James Mali Joiner. Read more »
Gambia: Gambia U-17 Gaffer in Europe for Players' Scouting Mission
The Point
Head Coach of The Gambia U-17 team Yahya Manneh is currently in European for players' scouting mission. Read more »
Gambia: Food Inflation At 6.7 Percent - Silent Burden On Ordinary Gambians [opinion]
The Point
Mr President, the recent announcement by the Governor of the Central Bank of The Gambia, Mr Buah Saidy, that food inflation has reached 6.7% deserves urgent national reflection.… Read more »
Gambia: Hope for the Future Hosts Career Day Session for Young People
The Point
Hope for the Future on Saturday organised a Career Day Session aimed at equipping young people with knowledge, guidance, and inspiration as they explore career paths and… Read more »
Gambia: Foreign Affairs Ministry Probes Allegations Involving Gambia's Embassy in Moscow
The Point
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad notes with serious concern the recent social media reports alleging abuse of domestic staff involving… Read more »
