Africa: All of Africa Today - June 11, 2026

Kenya's opposition coalition under the United Alternative Government banner has sharply criticised President William Ruto's administration ahead of the presentation of the 2026/2027 national budget. They accused the government of pursuing policies that are deepening the country's debt crisis and worsening the burden on ordinary citizens. Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka unveiled what the coalition described as a "People's Budget", an alternative economic plan aimed at reducing the cost of living, improving public services and cutting reliance on borrowing. The opposition warned that the government's spending plans would deepen Kenya's debt burden while underfunding key sectors such as education and healthcare. The coalition also opposed proposed taxes on mobile money services and mobile phones, criticised the performance of the Social Health Authority, and rejected plans to privatise strategic state assets. Instead, it proposed increased funding for education and healthcare, youth employment programmes, the removal of certain taxes and levies, tighter controls on public spending and measures aimed at reducing corruption and improving revenue collection.

Uganda, DR Congo Plan Cross-Border Medical Camps to Fight Ebola

Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) are planning to establish joint medical camps on the Congolese side of the border to strengthen Ebola response efforts and ensure suspected cases receive prompt treatment. President Yoweri Museveni revealed the plan during an address on the Ebola situation. He said the initiative aims to provide accessible healthcare services to affected communities and discourage risky cross-border movements that could exacerbate the spread of the disease. He said that early detection and treatment are crucial for controlling outbreaks, warning that individuals who evade official border controls often delay receiving care. Museveni also defended the decision to allow cargo transport to continue during containment measures, noting that goods such as food, fuel and fertilisers are essential for livelihoods. Health authorities believe the joint camps will improve surveillance, facilitate early diagnosis and reduce the risk of cross-border transmission in communities along the Uganda-DR Congo border.

A 23-year-old Libyan returnee, Endurance Daniel, has recounted a harrowing migration journey in which she and fellow travellers were forced to drink urine to survive dehydration while crossing the desert. Speaking after returning to Nigeria with support from the International Organisation for Migration