June 04
Africa: JNIM's Blockade Tactics Threaten West Africa's Trade Corridors [analysis]
ISS
Recent terror attacks across Mali have intensified JNIM's blockades of vital transport routes connecting port cities to Sahelian capitals. Read more »
June 03
West Africa: Police Enter Newsroom Seeking Editor Over Alleged Cocaine Report [press release]
MFWA
On 1 June 2026, Police in Freetown went to the offices of the newspaper Voice of Salone and demanded that its editor, David Johnson, report to the Criminal Investigation Department… Read more »
Niger: Three Journalists Still Detained Seven Months After Arrest Over Shared Press Invitation
MFWA
On 30 October 2025, six journalists were arrested in Niamey and and on 3rd November, charged with "disseminating data likely to disturb public order", an offence under Niger's… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Sentences Four Men to Death by Hanging for 2022 Owo Church Terrorist Attack
Premium Times
The terrorist attack on St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, left over 40 worshippers killed and about 141 others injured on 5 June 2022. Read more »
Niger: Security Cooperation With Niger Overlooks Rights Violations
HRW
US and Italian Military Assistance Should Promote Civilian Protection, Accountability Read more »
Senegal: Faye Appoints Cabinet Despite Sonko's Pastef Boycott Threat
RFI
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed a new government, despite an initial threat by his own party to boycott the process. Pastef, led by former prime minister… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - June 3, 2026
allAfrica
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Gambia: GALA Threatens Nationwide Protest If NAWEK Fails to Stabilize Electricity By Mid-June
The Point
The Gambia Against Looted Assets (GALA) has warned that it will mobilise citizens across the country for a nationwide protest on June 19 if electricity supply does not improve… Read more »
Ghana: $182m Plan to Cut Energy Losses Launched
Ghanaian Times
An estimated $182 million strategic plan aimed at improving energy efficiency and reducing electricity consumption in public institutions was launched in Accra on Friday. Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Data Leak Sparks Row
Vanguard
Nollywood actor, Mr Emeka Ike, has said he is prepared to take action against Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nyesom Wike, over… Read more »
Nigeria: Coroner Adjourns Chimamanda's Son's Inquest Following Court Order
Vanguard
- The Coroner's Court sitting at the Igbosere Magistrates' Court, Lagos Island, on Wednesday adjourned further proceedings in the inquest into the death of 21-month-old Master… Read more »
Gambia: IMF Set to Disburse $8.5m to Gambia
The Point
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Ms. Eva Jenkner, held discussions in Banjul from April 22-May 6, 2026, and via remotely thereafter, under the 2026 Article IV… Read more »
Gambia: Gambian-US Citizens Urged to Pay Child Support Duties
The Point
The Embassy of The Republic of The Gambia in Washington D.C. wishes to draw the attention of all Gambians who are United States citizens, whether residing in the United States or… Read more »
Ghana: Speaker Directs Parliament to Reconsider Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Again
Ghanaian Times
The Speaker of Parliament, Mr Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has directed Members of Parliament to reconsider the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, which was passed… Read more »
Nigeria: How Oyo Kidnap Victims Were Moved to Forest - Senator
Premium Times
"When they were taking the children away, six, seven or eight children, they would tie them back to each other. One person would be in front of the Okada, another one would be at… Read more »
Africa: Ghana Launches Agriconnect Compact to Strengthen Food Security, Create Jobs, and Mobilize Investment [press release]
World Bank
The Government of Ghana, with support from the World Bank Group and development partners, today launched its AgriConnect Compact, a national framework to strengthen food security,… Read more »
Liberia: U.S.$179.4m Gap Threatens County Development By 2029
Liberian Observer
A new study commissioned by Naymote Partners for Democratic Development has uncovered significant fiscal, institutional, and procurement-related challenges threatening Liberia's… Read more »
Nigeria: Owo Church Attack - Aiyedatiwa Hails Death Sentence for Four Convicts
Vanguard
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has welcomed the conviction and death sentence handed to four persons found guilty of involvement in the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis… Read more »
Nigeria: Owo Church Attackers Sentenced to Death By Hanging
Daily Trust
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday sentenced four out of the five terrorists that attacked the St Francis Catholic Church, Owo in Ondo to death. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Release Schoolchildren for Humanity's Sake' - Peter Obi Begs Bandits
Vanguard
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has appealed to the abductors of schoolchildren recently kidnapped by gunmen to release them immediately, describing their… Read more »
Nigeria: Aiyedatiwa, Olowo Hail Death Sentence for Owo Attackers
Vanguard
AKURE -- Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State and the Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Ogunoye, have commended the judiciary and security agencies over the conviction and death… Read more »
Nigeria: Only One in Four Nigerian Children Can Read At 14 - UNICEF
Vanguard
...... As UNICEF, Osun deploy AI, digital learning against out-of-school crisis Read more »
Nigeria: Owo Catholic Church Attackers to Die By Hanging
Leadership
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sentenced to death by hanging four out of the five terrotists that attacked the Saint Francis Catholic Church,… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Sentences Four to Death By Hanging Over Owo Church Attack
Vanguard
The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted and sentenced four members of the Al-Shabaab terrorist group to death by hanging for their roles in the June 5, 2022, attack on St.… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Release Fx Guidelines, Approves Export of $50,000
Vanguard
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued fresh Foreign Exchange Guidelines which provides that an individual can export $50,000 cash. Read more »
