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1. Malawi: Presidency Fires Back At 'Unpatriotic' Whispers Surrounding Mutharika's Grip On Power

   [Nyasa Times] In a dramatic escalation of political friction within the highest corridors of Malawian power, the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) has broken its silence to forcefully push back against what it labels a calculated campaign of "misleading and fabricated reports" targeting the Presidency. The counter-offensive came via an extraordinary press release issued directly from Capital Hill, signed by the Chief Secretary to the Government, Dr. Justin Saidi.

2. Kenya: Air Base Cordoned Off As Hundreds Protest Planned Ebola Facility

   [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Hundreds of residents in Nanyuki staged a protest on Monday against the proposed establishment of an Ebola quarantine and isolation facility at Laikipia Airbase, amid growing national debate over Kenya's preparedness and role in managing cross-border infectious disease cases.

3. Africa: All of Africa Today - June 1, 2026

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4. Kenya: Madaraka Day 2026 - President Ruto Leads Historic National Celebrations in Wajir

   [Capital FM] Wajir -- President William Ruto is leading the 2026 Madaraka Day celebrations at the newly constructed Wajir Stadium, marking a historic milestone for the North Eastern region which is hosting a national event for the first time.

5. South Africa: Gauteng Cuts Funding for Non-South African Social Workers

   [GroundUp] Non-profits will no longer receive provincial funding for immigrant workers, a move organisations say "goes against their very ethics and morals"