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Nigeria: Atiku Speaks On Tinubu's New Borrowing Plan

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[Premium Times] In a post on his X handle, Atiku said the move threatens the future of Nigeria and its generations, which are yet unborn.

Tunisia: Pakistan-Tunisia Cultural Bonds Celebrated in Music and Food Festival

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[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Tunis, May 28 (TAP/Ben Dhaou Nejiba)-In a vibrant celebration marking 67 years of diplomatic relations between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Republic of Tunisia, the Pakistani Embassy in Tunis, on Wednesday, hosted an exceptional cultural evening titled: "Pakistan Music and Food Festival."

Africa: For the Record - Sidi Tah's Victory Speech As African Development Bank President-Elect

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[Premium Times] PREMIUM TIMES reported Mr Tah's victory after the third round of voting.

South Africa: South Africa Marks One Year of GNU

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[SAnews.gov.za] Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, announced that South Africa is commemorating one year since the National and Provincial Elections in 2024, which resulted in no political party winning an outright majority.

South Africa: Government Pays R6 Million From Spaza Shop Fund

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[SAnews.gov.za] Government has so far disbursed R6 million out of R500 million in funding through the Spaza Shop Support Fund (SSSF) to eligible spaza shops and other food-handling outlets.

South Africa: Government Welcomes Judgement On Joshlin Smith Case

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[SAnews.gov.za] Government has welcomed the judgement handed down by Judge Nathan Erasmus in the Western Cape High Court where Kelly Smith, Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn were sentenced to life imprisonment for human trafficking with an additional 10 years for kidnapping.

Rwanda: Rwanda's Travel, Tourism Sector 'Broke All Records' in 2024, Says Global Tourism Body

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[New Times] Rwanda's travel and tourism sector broke all records in 2024, with its contribution to the economy, employment, and domestic and international visitor spend growing to record levels, according to data released on Thursday, May 29, by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC).

Namibia: Namibia Partially Lifts Brazilian Poultry Import Ban

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[Namibian] The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has partially lifted its ban on the import and in-transit movement of live poultry, poultry meat and poultry products from Brazil.

Egypt: Egypt Recovers Smuggled Artifacts From France

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[Egypt Online] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates has returned recovered Late Period artifacts from France to the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.

Liberia: Plane Carrying President Boakai Experiences Near-Crash Incident

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- FrontPage Africa has learned that the plane carrying President Joseph Boakai and his entourage experienced a near-crash incident while landing at the Roberts International Airport (RIA) on Thursday.

Rwanda: Rwanda Rolls Out Over 18,000 Laptops to Schools in New Push for Smarter Classroom

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[New Times] The Rwanda Education Board (REB) is stepping up efforts to improve the quality of education through the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), according to its Director General, Nelson Mbarushimana.

Namibia: Defence Ministry Calls On Fit Candidates to Report for Training

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[Namibian] The Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs has called on candidates who have been found medically fit to report themselves at the Namibian Defence Force's training base at Osona near Okahandja on Friday.

Uganda: Besigye Committed to High Court for Trial As Lawyers Storm Out of Court

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[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court has sent Dr Kizza Besigye, Obeid Lutale and Captain Denis Oola to face trial in the High Court on treason and misprision of treason charges.

Malawi: Justice Slams Mulli Empire - Supreme Court Orders K3 Billion Refund in Shocking Scandal

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[Nyasa Times] In a damning blow to Leston Mulli's business empire, the Supreme Court of Appeal has today ruled that Sunrise Pharmaceuticals and Chombe Food Products must return a staggering K3 billion to the Malawi Government--plus interest--within 30 days. The ruling marks a decisive win for Attorney General Thabo Chakaka-Nyirenda and a thunderous indictment of the controversial payout made under the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) regime.

Egypt: Egyptian Journalist Rasha Qandeel Charged With Spreading 'False News' After Political Reports.

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[CPJ] Washington, D.C. -- The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Egyptian authorities to end the prosecution of journalist Rasha Qandeel, who was summoned May 25, interrogated, and charged with "spreading and broadcasting false news inside and outside the country" after her reports on Egypt's social, political and economic developments for the independent media platform Sotour.

Kenya: Ruto Warns Against Tribal, Angry Politics As He Launches Projects in Kisumu and Homa Bay

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[Capital FM] Homa Bay -- President William Ruto has cautioned Kenyans against politicians driven by anger, hatred, and tribalism, saying such leaders pose a danger to the country's unity and development.

Nigeria: Nigerian Navy Rehabilitates Republic of Benin Warship, 110 Others

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[Daily Trust] The Nigerian Navy has successfully completed the rehabilitation of a warship belonging to the Republic of Benin.

Tanzania: Clean Cooking Energy Campaign Sweeps Across Tanzania

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[Daily News] Singida -- THE Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA), Central Zone, has continued its public education and awareness efforts in various regions to promote the use of clean cooking energy, as part of the implementation of the National Clean Cooking Energy Strategy.

Tanzania: Tanzania to Establish Referral Hospital, Medical College in Ukerewe Island

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[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Tanzanian government has confirmed the continued need to establish more nursing and medical training colleges across various regions of the country, including Ukerewe District, where current efforts are focused on the construction of a Regional Referral Hospital.

Nigeria: Many Feared Dead As Flood Ravages Niger Community

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[Daily Trust] An unspecified number of people have reportedly lost their lives in a flood that swept through Mokwa town, headquarters of Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State.

Kenya: Speaker Wetang'ula Reaffirms Kenya's Commitment to Stronger Ties With Austria, EU

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has reaffirmed Kenya's commitment to deepening bilateral and multilateral cooperation with Austria and other European Union (EU) member states following a high-level diplomatic meeting at Parliament Buildings.

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