Uganda: Jailed Besigye Sends Financial Boost to Bobi Wine Campaign

[Nile Post] Opposition leaders, activists and supporters on Sunday gathered at the Kasangati home of veteran opposition figure Kizza Besigye for a special prayer meeting held in solidarity with him and other individuals they describe as political prisoners, amid reports of a significant financial contribution to the presidential campaign of Robert Kyagulanyi. Source

South Africa: Concourt Dismisses NMB Municipality Claim That Parents Should Be Blamed for Toddler Drowning in Broken Drain

[Daily Maverick] The Constitutional Court has dismissed a last-ditch effort by the Nelson Mandela Bay metro to avoid paying damages to a family whose toddler drowned in a broken drain in Kariega. The metro's lawyers argued that the parents should be held accountable for the death as they were negligent in leaving the toddler at home in the care of another child. Source

Kenya: Nanyuki Man Hugs Tree for 96 Hours to Promote Peace Ahead of 2027 Elections

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A 43-year-old man in Nanyuki has joined the growing tree-hugging movement, taking the unusual endurance challenge beyond environmental activism to champion peace and national unity ahead of the 2027 General Election. Source

Africa: Rwanda's Bruce Melodie Links Up With Diamond Platnumz & Joel Brown to Drop Pan-African Anthem 'Pom Pom'

[Capital FM] Rwanda's musical powerhouse, Bruce Melodie, has linked up with Tanzanian Bongo star Diamond Platnumz & Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Joel Brown to drop "POM POM". Released via 1:55 AM Entertainment, this dynamic collaboration delivers a fusion of Afro-pop, Bongo Flava & Afrobeats, creating a vibrant pan-African anthem that promises to energize audiences across the continent and beyond. Source

Nigeria: Group Launches Scholarship for 30 Female Medical Students to Address Nigeria's Gender Health Gap

[Premium Times] The founder noted that the initiative was created in response to long-standing gaps in how women's health needs are understood, researched and prioritised in policy and investment. Source

Egypt/Senegal: Mohamed Salah Edges Closer to Breaking His Afcon Duck As Egypt Set Up Senegal Semifinal

[Daily Maverick] Egypt's Pharaohs, led by Mohamed Salah, aim for Afcon glory after reaching the semifinals against Senegal, seeking a title win that eludes the superstar. Source

South Africa: 'I Stared the Fire in Its Eyes' - - Residents Recall Ordeals As Fight Against Kouga Blazes Continues

[Daily Maverick] Residents in Kouga faced terrifying fire ordeals, with rapid evacuations and heartbreaking losses. Community support shone as brave neighbours helped one another escape, showcasing resilience amid destruction. Source

South Africa: President's NDPP Curveball Exposes Risky Power and Fuels Appointment Transparency Reforms

[Daily Maverick] In essence, Ramaphosa's surprise appointment of Andy Mothibi as head of the National Prosecuting Authority took us back to the State Capture era when then president Jacob Zuma simply appointed who he wanted to run the NPA. This precedent can now be followed by whoever succeeds him. Source

South Africa: Ramaphosa Vows Decisive Action in 2026 to Revive Ailing Municipalities or Face Voters' Wrath

[Daily Maverick] Fixing local government is the ANC's strategy to stop voter decline Source

Malawi: Pardon Power Under Fire As Lawyers Warn of Justice Being Undermined

[Nyasa Times] Legal heavyweights are raising red flags over Malawi's presidential pardon system, warning that it is being used in ways that weaken the courts, deny victims justice, and protect the undeserving. Source

Malawi: Outrage As Mutharika Appoints Fired and Charged Mathanga As RBM Deputy Governor

[Nyasa Times] President Arthur Peter Mutharika has ignited a storm after appointing Henry Mathanga as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) despite the fact that Mathanga was previously dismissed for misconduct and is currently facing criminal charges before the Financial Crimes Division of the High Court. Source

Malawi: Mwanamveka Launches Budget Consultations, Pledges War On Ghost Workers

[Nyasa Times] Malawi's worsening economic crisis took centre stage on Friday as Minister of Finance Joseph Mwanamvekha opened national budget consultations in Lilongwe, promising tough reforms -- including a crackdown on ghost workers -- as government prepares the 2026/27 National Budget. Source