[SAnews.gov.za] South African officials worked with speed to detect, contain and respond to the case of Hantavirus detected in the country.

[Nigeria Health Watch] International Day of the Midwife 2026 should not be treated as another health calendar moment. Under the theme, "One Million More Midwives," it is a direct call to governments, donors, and health leaders to invest in the workforce that can save more women and newborns.

[HRW] Ban on TV5Monde Reflects Broader Offensive Against Independent Media

[GroundUp] Over 1,000 take part in March and March demonstration

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Police in Mogadishu have detained two journalists from Shabelle Media Network while they were covering reports on the displacement of civilians in the capital, the outlet and witnesses said Wednesday.

[Premium Times] Military authorities in Chad confirmed the assault, which took place on 4 May, saying that several of the terrorists were also killed.

[Premium Times] The minister-designate said the first phase of his 100-day plan would focus on stabilising the national grid before rolling out another phase of metering to reduce estimated billing across the country.

[Our City News] The planned June reopening of the Louisa Prince Library in Ennerdale is now in doubt as concerns grow over delays, poor workmanship, and safety issues.

[Namibian] An Attempt to appeal against a ruling on an application for a postponement of the Fishrot fraud, corruption and racketeering case has ended in failure.

[263Chat] The Government has launched a high-level validation workshop for the country's National Health Strategy 2026-2030, describing it as a key plan to transform the health sector.

[Nile Post] President Museveni has applauded Members of Parliament for passing the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, describing it as a landmark step in safeguarding Uganda's right to self-determination, even as the legislation continues to face public scrutiny over its implications on civic participation and governance.

[Daily Maverick] DA mayoral candidate Helen Zille is pressing for Joburg to be placed under National Treasury financial administration, while the ANC wants a meeting with the minister to protect a two-year, R10.3bn staff wage deal.