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Kenya: Appeal Court Temporarily Lifts High Court Orders Blocking Kenya-U.S. Health Deal

12 May 2026 at 15:29
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Court of Appeal has temporarily suspended High Court conservatory orders that had blocked the implementation of a Kenya-US health cooperation framework, allowing the government to proceed with the programme pending determination of an ongoing appeal.

Gambia: Barrow Vows to Recover 'Every Dalasi' Lost

12 May 2026 at 15:28
[The Point] President Adama Barrow has vowed to "follow legal procedures to recover public funds" from Local Government Councils if recommended, as he received the long-awaited Local Government Commission of Inquiry (LGCI) report Monday after three years of hearings.

Kenya: MPs Question Electoral Body Over Huge Hike in Proposed 2027 Election Budget

12 May 2026 at 14:38
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A proposed increase of more than Sh13 billion in the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) budget has put the electoral agency on the spot, with Members of Parliament demanding justification for the additional expenditure ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Namibia: Oshikoto Seeks N$22m to Tackle Water Crisis ... Oshigambo Canal Revival Underway

12 May 2026 at 14:12
[New Era] Oshikoto governor Sacky Kathindi said the region needs approximately N$22 million to comprehensively address persistent water challenges affecting communities across the region.

South Africa: Unemployment Rate Rises 1.3 Percentage Points to 32.7 Percent

12 May 2026 at 14:10
[Daily Maverick] About a third of South Africa's labour force is without a job, and things are bound to get worse as the economic outlook sours with each passing day of the Middle East war triggered at the end of February by the US and Israeli attacks on Iran.

Mozambique: Violence and Attacks Continue in Cabo Delgado Province - Bishop of Quelimane Calls for Prayer

12 May 2026 at 14:09
[Agenzia Fides] Quelimane -- The Islamist insurgency (ISM) continues in Cabo Delgado province. Recent attacks in districts such as Nangade, Mocรญmboa da Praia, and in the southern areas have targeted civilians, soldiers, missionaries, and miners, causing deaths, burning homes, and displacing hundreds of people. A raid in Namacuili caused at least four dead, while armed groups are attacking the districts of Ancuabe and Macomia.

Kenya: What to Do If You Encounter a Hyena in a Residential Area

12 May 2026 at 14:05
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Residents in Syokimau and surrounding areas have been urged to remain vigilant following reports of a hyena sighting near Mwananchi Road off Eastport Drive, prompting response operations by the Kenya Wildlife Service.
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