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Kenya: President Ruto Begins Europe Tour Focused On Trade, Investment and Export Growth

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has departed for an official tour of Europe aimed at attracting foreign investment, expanding export markets for Kenyan products and strengthening bilateral partnerships.

Kenya: National Security Team to Discuss Wave of School Fires and Student Protests

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Security Advisory Committee (NSAC) is scheduled to meet on June 8 to deliberate on the growing cases of unrest in schools across the country.

Kenya: MPs Warn KeNHA Against Awarding Multiple Road Contracts to One Firm

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure has cautioned the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) against concentrating multiple road contracts in the hands of a single contractor, warning that the practice contributes to project delays across the country.

Kenya: Three-Judge Bench to Rule On Constitutionality of Gachagua Impeachment

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is set to know his fate on Monday when a three-judge bench delivers its ruling on the impeachment case challenging his removal from office.

South Africa: Search Continues for Man Swept Off Addo Bridge - South African News Briefs - June 8, 2026

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South Africa: Government to Relocate Refugee Reception Centres Closer to Borders

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[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa says government will undertake a phased relocation of refugee reception centres to border posts, starting with the Tshwane centre this year.

Nigeria: Troops Apprehend 5 Suspected Bandits, Informants, Recover Communication Devices, Cash in Niger

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[Leadership] Troops of Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Savannah Shield (OPSS) have apprehended five suspected bandits/terrorists' informants in separate operations conducted in Niger State.

South Africa: Ramaphosa Migrant Stunt Slammed As Weak

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[Scrolla] President Cyril Ramaphosa's five-key plan to crackdown illegal immigration in the country leaves South African's angry and frustrated.

Nigeria: Atiku Would've Won 2027 Presidency If He Backed Obi in 2023 - Datti Baba-Ahmed

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[Vanguard] A former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has claimed that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar could have positioned himself to win the 2027 presidential election if he had supported Peter Obi's presidential bid in 2023 instead of contesting against him.

Nigeria: Political Leaders, Stakeholders to Storm Lagos for June 12 Democracy Day Anniversary

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[Vanguard] A coalition of civil society organisations and pro-democracy groups is set to host a major commemoration of this year's June 12 Democracy Day anniversary in Lagos, bringing together political leaders, activists and stakeholders to reflect on Nigeria's democratic journey.

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Urges Unity As Government Tackles Illegal Immigration

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[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has called out campaigns that seek to spread misinformation and sow discord as government intensifies efforts to tackle illegal immigration and strengthen migration management.

South Africa: Government Unveils Comprehensive Plan to Tackle Illegal Immigration

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[SAnews.gov.za] Government has adopted a Comprehensive Approach for Migration Management aimed at strengthening border security, enforcing immigration laws, tackling corruption and closing policy loopholes as part of a broader effort to address illegal immigration in South Africa.

Somalia: Somalia Issues Official Casualty Figures After Mogadishu Clashes

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's Ministry of Health and Human Services said Sunday that one person was killed and 55 others wounded during security-related incidents in Mogadishu on June 3 and 4, according to data collected from hospitals and health facilities across the capital.

Somalia: Somalia's President Appoints Veteran Politician Salad Ali Jeelle As Senior Adviser

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has appointed veteran politician and diplomat Salad Ali Jeelle as his senior adviser, the presidency announced on Sunday.

Zimbabwe: Critics Question Source of Money As Mnangagwa Gifts Retired Chief Justice Malaba Farm Equipment

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[New Zimbabwe] PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa Friday presented a farm mechanisation package to retired Chief Justice Luke Malaba, citing his service to Zimbabwe's judiciary and public institutions.

Zimbabwe: Roseanna Hall Crowned Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2026 in Record Multi-Queen Finale

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[New Zimbabwe] ROSEANNA Hall was crowned Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2026 on Saturday night, leading a record seven-queen lineup at the national finale in Harare.

Nigeria: Nigeria, 38 Others to Benefit As U.S. Judge Strikes Down Trump's Policies Targeting Immigrants

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[This Day] A federal judge has struck down a policy enacted by the United States President Donald Trump's administration after the shooting of two National Guard members that made it harder for immigrants from dozens of countries to stay and enter the US.

Nigeria: We Won't Bow to Terror, Nigeria Shall Overcome Security Challenges - Sanwo-Olu

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[This Day] Apparently miffed by the rising insecurity across Nigeria, which has generated heightened concerns among the citizens, the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, last night declared that the country would not bow to terror but would overcome its security challenges.

Africa: 'I Have Never Seen Anything Like It' - Reflections From a Worsening Hunger Crisis

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[WFP] In his new role as WFP's Acting Executive Director, Carl Skau gives his take on a global hunger crisis where conflict, rising costs and funding cuts are pushing food insecurity higher while aid struggles to keep pace.

Somalia: Somaliland Cuts Gst Rate, Moves to Digital Collection

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[Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa, June 7 (Horn Diplomat) -- Somaliland's Ministry of Finance and Economic Development on Sunday announced a sweeping reform of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system, cutting the tax rate by 50% while broadening the tax base in a move aimed at modernizing revenue collection and strengthening domestic finances.

Uganda: Moroto Schools Record Low Turnout As Term 2 Enters Third Week

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[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Schools in Moroto District remain half empty as the second term enters its third week. Head teachers blame hunger, child labour, and domestic work for the poor turnout.

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