Africa: Afreximbank to Hold Its 33rd Annual Meetings in El Alamein, Egypt, From 21-24 June 2026

[Afreximbank] African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced that it will hold its 33rd Annual Meetings (AAM2026) at El Alamein in Egypt, from 21 to 24 June 2026. Source

Africa: Nova Garage - African Tech Entrepreneurs At The Heart Of The Africa Forward Summit

[InfoWire] In Nairobi on 11 May 2026, a new platform aims to reveal the next generation of African entrepreneurs to decision-makers from around the world. Source

Sudan: Global Fund Approves Emergency TB Funding for Conflict-Affected Sudan

[Global Fund] Geneva -- The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (the Global Fund) has approved US$1,607,729 in emergency funding to support urgent tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis and treatment for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and host communities in Sudan through 31 December 2026. This funding will be implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health's National TB Programme and local organizations. Source

South Africa: Bheki Cele Refuses to Comment On Arrest of 12 Officers He Appointed

[Scrolla] Twelve top police officers were arrested this week over a R360-million South African Police Service tender. Cele is keeping quiet on the arrests because he is accused of still running the police through officers he appointed. Source

Namibia: Bail Granted to Six Accused in Namcor Fraud, Corruption Case

[Namibian] Six of the individuals charged in the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) fraud and corruption case have been granted bail after successful appeals to the Windhoek High Court. Source

Namibia: First Gentleman Ndaitwah Calls for Critical, Forward-Thinking Leadership

[Namibian] First gentleman Denga Ndaitwah has called on leaders to adopt a self-critical and forward-thinking approach, noting that effective leadership requires the ability to reflect, adapt and focus on present challenges. Source

Namibia: Starlink to Appeal Namibia's Licence Rejection

[Namibian] Satellite internet services provider Starlink says it will pursue an appeal following the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia's rejection of its application to operate in Namibia. Source

Nigeria: Army Intensifies Offensives, Records Gains Against Iswap, Boko Haram in Northast

[Vanguard] The Nigerian Army, under Operation Hadin Kai, has achieved major gains in the North-East insurgency by intensifying offensives against key leaders and strongholds of ISWAP and Boko Haram. Source

Africa: Can the Iran War Shift the Dial On Climate Action?

[ISS] The war's impact on Africa will be profound - but lessons learnt could spur a rapid energy transition to a more peaceful continent. Source

Congo-Kinshasa: Escalating Violence and Influx of Returnees in DR Congo Fuel Regional Instability

[IPS] United Nations -- In the month following the reopening of the Burundi-Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) border, the humanitarian crisis in the DRC has deteriorated considerably, recently marked by an influx of Congolese refugees returning home, where they face overcrowded conditions and a severe shortage of essential services. This comes in the midst of escalating clashes between rebel groups AFC and M23, and forces affiliated with the Kinshasa government, with drone strikes causing widespread destruction and pushing Source

Africa: Africa Is Forging Its Own Green Future

[allAfrica] Despite bearing the brunt of a climate crisis it did not create, Africa is being held back by a financial system that has long failed to meet its needs. But instead of waiting for outside solutions, African institutions are laying the groundwork for a green transition that advances both development and climate resilience. Source

Liberia: Tubman University Positions Students for Digital Future Through Engineering Webinar Series

[Liberian Investigator] In a bold move to prepare students for the demands of a rapidly evolving digital world, the President of William V. S. Tubman University, Dr. Olu Q. Menjay, has reaffirmed the institution's commitment to innovation and global relevance through a high-level Webinar Series Symposium focused on technology-driven development. Source