May 26
Namibia: State, Businesses Face Utility Cutoffs
Namibian
Government offices, institutions and businesses that owe local authorities will have their water and electricity cut if they do not settle their debt by 5 June. Read more »
Sudan: Prime Minister Extends Eid Al-Adha Greetings to Sudanese People
SNA
Khartoum, May 26, 2026 (SUNA) - Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris extended Eid Al-Adha greetings to the Sudanese people. Read more »
Somalia: Somali President Extends Eid Al-Adha Greetings, Praises Security Forces
Shabelle
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Tuesday extended Eid al-Adha greetings to the Somali people, urging unity, compassion and support for vulnerable communities during the… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Rewards West Nile With Six Cabinet Slots in New Government List
Nile Post
President Kaguta Museveni has strengthened the West Nile sub-region's presence in central government with six cabinet appointments in the newly released government list, widely… Read more »
Uganda: Kiyonga Replaces Moses Ali As Second Deputy Prime Minister in Museveni Cabinet Reshuffle
Nile Post
President Museveni has appointed Crispus Kiyonga as the new Second Deputy Prime Minister, replacing Moses Ali in a major government reshuffle announced on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Southampton Lead Tributes As Nigerian Winger Victor Udoh Dies At 21
Premium Times
According to multiple reports, the young forward reportedly died in Abuja on Monday night under circumstances linked to suspected food or alcohol poisoning Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Unveils Nationwide Sports Infrastructure Overhaul, Approves Major Stadium Upgrades, New Facilities
Leadership
The Federal Government has approved an extensive package of sports infrastructure projects across the country in a move aimed at transforming Nigeria's sporting landscape and… Read more »
Tanzania: Historic China-Tanzania Ties Inspire Modern Cultural, Economic Cooperation
Daily News
Tanzania is continuing to strengthen its position as a centre of cultural diplomacy, international cooperation and sports development through strategic partnerships that promote… Read more »
Africa: Orange Backs 20,000-Kilometer Cable to Link Africa and Europe
Daba Finance
Orange is backing a new 20,000-kilometer subsea cable that will connect Nigeria and almost 20 other countries across Africa and Europe, as demand for data and cloud services rises… Read more »
Kenya: Dlocal Buys Kenya's Aza Finance Assets in $23.7m Deal
Daba Finance
dLocal acquired selected AZA Finance assets for $23.7 million, ending a drawn-out deal that began as a plan to buy the Kenya-based cross-border payments company, TechCabal… Read more »
Africa: Ihs Towers Board Backs MTN Take-Private Offer
Daba Finance
IHS Holding's board backed MTN Group's plan to buy out other shareholders and take the telecom tower operator private, setting up a vote on one of Africa's largest digital… Read more »
Africa: South Africa's Mia Healthcare Raises $920k for Mobile Dental Care
Daba Finance
South African e-health startup Mia Healthcare Technologies raised ZAR15 million, or about $920,000, to expand access to affordable dental and orthodontic care. Read more »
Africa: Communique On Discussion On African Strategies for Combating Transnational Organized Crime [press release]
African Union
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South Africa: Morolong Successfully Concludes School Shoes Donation Drive in the North West
SAnews.gov.za
Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong, has successfully concluded his philanthropic school shoe donation drive at four schools in the Greater Taung Local Municipality,… Read more »
South Africa: Police Arrest 142 Following Looting and Public Violence in Mangaung
SAnews.gov.za
Free State police have arrested 142 people following incidents of looting, public violence and damage to property in several areas of Mangaung. Read more »
South Africa: Authorities Crack Down On Pretoria Weight Loss Production Pharmacy
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) have ramped up a nationwide crackdown on the illegal manufacturing and… Read more »
Namibia: Four Wise Women Talk the Talk
Namibian
The inaugural 'Inspired By Sessions' public dialogue event will bring prominent Namibian women leaders to Windhoek this Saturday to discuss personal growth and leadership. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim's Top Brands Honoured As Leaders Push 'Buy Local' Drive
263Chat
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Nigeria: Table Tennis - Quadri Aruna Suffers Biggest Ranking Drop in 12 Years
Premium Times
The dramatic drop also saw the Nigerian star fall to fourth in Africa, the first time since 2014 that Aruna has failed to occupy one of the continent's top two positions Read more »
Kenya: Ignore Altered Image Claiming to Show Kenyan Politician Oburu Oginga Sick in Hospital
Africa Check
Ignore altered image claiming to show Kenyan politician Oburu Oginga sick in hospital Read more »
Nigeria: Bauchi APC Primaries - Defections As Shehu Buba Clinches PRP Governorship Ticket
Premium Times
The aftermath of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections in Bauchi State has triggered a wave of defections, including two serving senators: Shehu Buba (Bauchi South)… Read more »
Africa: Binance Touts Digital Inclusion Push During Africa Month Campaign
Capital FM
Binance used Africa Month celebrations to underscore its efforts to expand digital inclusion and support community-led development across the continent, as cryptocurrency adoption… Read more »
May 25
Angola: Death Toll Rises to 29 in Mine Collapse in Bengo Province
ANGOP
The death toll from the collapse of an illegal gold mine on Saturday in the municipality of Nambuangongo, Bengo Province, has risen from 28 to 29, as well as the number of injured… Read more »
Mozambique: Farmers Have Been Abandoned, New Government Survey Shows
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
The main income for 75% of Mozambicans families comes from farming but two thirds of them (3 million families) farm less than 1 hectare and most do not grow enough to feed their… Read more »
Africa: The Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Shows Why Preparedness Cannot Wait [analysis]
Nigeria Health Watch
“As we scale up our detection and response, we expect to see more cases initially before the curve begins to go down” These were the words of Prof Mohamed Janabi, WHO… Read more »
