June 01
Namibia: The Alligator Strikes
Namibian
Martin 'The Alligator' Mukungu produced the upset of the year in local boxing when he knocked out Flame Nangolo in the first round to win the WBO Africa junior lightweight title on… Read more »
Kenya: Wajir Elders to Gift President Ruto 100 Camels After Historic Madaraka Day Celebrations
Capital FM
Elders from Wajir County will present President William Ruto with 100 camels as a cultural tribute in appreciation for selecting the county to host Kenya's 63rd Madaraka Day… Read more »
Uganda: Semuto Leaders Urge Parents to Prioritise Education After Oath Drama
Nile Post
There was drama in Semuto Sub-county, Nakaseke District, after a councillor representing Kikyusa Parish reportedly struggled to read the oath of office in English during a… Read more »
Africa: Africa/Congo - Resignation and Succession of Bishop of Nkayi
Agenzia Fides
The Holy Father has accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the diocese of Nkayi, Republic of the Congo, presented by Bishop Daniel Mizonzo. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Breweries Corporate Affairs Manager Nominated for Amty Award
This Day
Iyom Joy Egolum, Corporate Affairs Manager (East) at Nigerian Breweries Plc, has been nominated for the Corporate Affairs Leader of the Year category at the Anambra Man of The Year… Read more »
Uganda: Why Precision Matters in Uganda's Ebola Narrative [opinion]
Independent (Kampala)
After news of a Bundibugyo Ebola virus outbreak in East-Central Africa, international media began portraying the region with exaggerated and harmful stereotypes. Over the weekend,… Read more »
South Africa: Safa Scrambles After Bafana Visa Mess
Scrolla
Bafana Bafana were meant to leave for Pachuca on Sunday, but visa delays cost the team a day of preparation. The South African Football Association has set up a three-person… Read more »
Namibia: Three Murders Recorded Over Weekend
Namibian
The police have reported three separate murder incidents that occurred over the weekend in Windhoek, Swakopmund and Gobabis. Read more »
Uganda: UPDF Female Soldiers in Somalia Urged to Pursue Personal and Professional Growth
Nile Post
Uganda Contingent Administration Officer serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), Colonel Hamza Kasajja, has urged female Uganda… Read more »
Uganda: Pharmacists Reject Health Training Policy, Demand Suspension Over Internship Dispute
Nile Post
The Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda (PSU) has rejected key provisions of the National Education and Training for Health Policy 2025, calling for its suspension over concerns about… Read more »
Uganda: When Headlines Hurt - The Cost of Blurring Uganda and Congo's Ebola Realities
Nile Post
In an interconnected world, information travels faster than disease. That reality places an enormous responsibility on media organizations, public health agencies, and global… Read more »
Uganda: Mahyoro Town Council Tightens Ebola Prevention Measures At Landing Site
Nile Post
Authorities in Mahyoro Town Council in Kitagwenda District have intensified Ebola prevention measures at the local landing site as Uganda and neighbouring Democratic Republic of… Read more »
Uganda: Wakiso - Police Rescue 24 Human Trafficking Victims, One Arrested
Nile Post
Police in Wakiso District are investigating a suspected human trafficking case after rescuing 24 young people and arresting one suspect during an operation in Wakiso Town Council. Read more »
Uganda: KCCA Assesses Kiira Motors As Kampala Targets 100 Electric Buses and Mass Transit Expansion
Nile Post
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has begun assessing Kiira Motors Corporation's capacity to support the city's planned mass transit system as the local manufacturer prepares… Read more »
East Africa: Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council Launches Maiden Research Journal to Boost Evidence-Based Healthcare
Nile Post
The Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council (UNMC) has officially launched the Uganda Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, its inaugural research publication designed to document and… Read more »
Uganda: Mawokota Unveil Malinga As Head Coach for Masaza Cup
Nile Post
With less than two weeks remaining before the start of the 2026 Buganda Masaza Cup, three-time champions Mawokota have officially unveiled Richard Malinga as their new head coach… Read more »
Uganda: NEMA Cracks Down On Kajjansi Wetland Encroachers, Arrests Suspects
Nile Post
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has stepped up enforcement operations against wetland encroachment, halting illegal developments and arresting suspects during… Read more »
Uganda: Government Scraps Funding for Most National Celebrations
Nile Post
The government has announced a major shift in public expenditure policy, scrapping funding for most national public holiday celebrations beginning in the 2026/27 financial year as… Read more »
Uganda: Kampala Plea Bargain Hearings Resume As Judiciary Pushes Faster Criminal Case Resolution
Nile Post
Daily Non-Capital Plea Bargain Hearings for the Kampala Metropolitan Area are underway at the Judicial Training Institute (JTI), as the Judiciary intensifies efforts to decongest… Read more »
Uganda: Doctors Form Technical Team to Review Contested Health Training Policy
Nile Post
The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has established a Technical Working Group (TWG) to review the controversial National Education and Training for Health Policy 2025 and assess… Read more »
Uganda: Plascon Celebrates Uganda Cup Standout Performers As Kitara Clinches Second Title
Nile Post
Kitara FC were crowned champions of the 52nd Stanbic Uganda Cup after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over SC Villa at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru, bringing the 2026 edition of… Read more »
Uganda: Police Speak in Tongues On Anita Among Probe
Nile Post
The Uganda Police Force has maintained a guarded stance over ongoing investigations involving former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, offering limited details about the status… Read more »
East Africa: Uganda Pushes Back Against Ebola Misinformation Reporting
Nile Post
The Ugandan government has launched a coordinated campaign against what it describes as inaccurate and misleading reporting on the country's Ebola situation, warning that… Read more »
Rwanda: Witnessing Genocide, Embracing Hope - Indian Community Reflects On Rwanda's Recovery
New Times
Members of the Indian Association of Rwanda have paid tribute to victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi while commending Rwanda's remarkable recovery, saying its experience… Read more »
Rwanda: Genocide Commemoration - Mount Kigali University Urges Education Rooted in Humanity
New Times
Mount Kigali University has called on graduates and young people to stand firm against genocide ideology and all forms of hate speech. The higher learning institution made the call… Read more »
