According to The Elephant, Forbidden Stories collaborated with 10 media outlets and over 30 journalists to expose the mechanisms used by the Mozambican regime to suppress dissent and silence journalists. This investigation highlights the challenges faced by the press in the country.

A report by Nextier has indicated that in May 2026, Nigeria experienced 279 kidnappings and 842 fatalities resulting from 156 violent incidents. These statistics highlight a deteriorating security situation in the country, according to the Nigeria Violent Conflicts Database.

A recent surge in opposition arrests, military detentions, and treason charges in Uganda indicates a worsening political crisis. Notably, Erias Lukwago, the former Lord Mayor of Kampala and legal representative for Dr. Kizza Besigye, has been implicated in these developments, which include allegations of abduction and torture of political opponents, according to The Independent.

According to Kenya Insights, new insider revelations detail a network involving Silas Kinoti of KURA, highlighting a system of family-registered shell companies and connections to political elites in Meru. The report describes a decade marked by stalled investigations and ongoing corruption allegations, portraying a structure of impunity surrounding Kinoti's operations within Kenya's road management.

A coalition of human rights defenders and protest victims has announced a security plan for the June 25 commemoration in Kenya, honoring civilians killed during the protests in 2025 and 2026. At a press briefing in Nairobi, the Amka Changamka Movement urged participants to remain vigilant and called for police accountability, emphasizing the importance of remembering the victims and ensuring that the facts surrounding their deaths are not forgotten or distorted.

In a detailed analysis, John Githongo discusses the decline of anti-corruption efforts in Kenya, highlighting how institutions meant to combat graft have been weakened. He examines the implications of this erosion for ordinary Kenyans and identifies the forces that have taken advantage of the resulting power vacuum, suggesting a resurgence of corruption in public life.