June 17
Ghana: Low Recognition of Informal Youth Groups in the Solid Waste Management Value Chain
Ghanaian Times
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Ghana: Afari Hospital - Only $500,000 Outstanding, Not $85m - Minority
Ghanaian Times
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority Caucus in Parliament has denied claims by the government that a total of US$85 million remained outstanding to the contractor working on the… Read more »
Ghana: Govt Commits Gh¢1m to National Research Fund ... to Drive Innovation, Growth
Ghanaian Times
President John Dramani Mahama yesterday launched the Ghana National Research Fund (GNRF) with an initial allocation of GH¢1 million to support its operationalisation. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Kwibuka T20i - Rwanda, Zimbabwe Lead Race to Final
New Times
With only a few matches remaining before the final, the race for a place in the Kwibuka Women's T20I Tournament 2026 final is becoming tight in Kigali. Read more »
East Africa: Kagame, EAC Boss Mbundi Discuss Regional Integration
New Times
President Paul Kagame and the East African Community (EAC) Secretary General Spephen Mbundi met at the Village Urugwiro on Wednesday, June 17, where they discussed Rwanda's… Read more »
Rwanda: Over 600 Genocide Convicts Complete Reintegration Programme Ahead of Release
New Times
A total of 644 inmates convicted for their role in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi have completed a specialised reintegration programme designed to prepare them for a… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame On Why Officials Are Frequently Replaced
New Times
President Paul Kagame has said that frequent changes of government officials are often the result of repeated failures to deliver on their responsibilities. Read more »
Ghana: President Mahama and Government Rally Support for Black Stars Ahead of World Cup Opener
Ghanaian Times
The President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, together with the Government and people of Ghana, has sent a strong message of support to the Black Stars ahead of their opening match… Read more »
Ghana: We Did Everything Possible to Have Our Players Ready for Panama - Carlos Queiroz
Ghanaian Times
Black Stars Head Coach Carlos Queiroz says Ghana has done everything possible to prepare for Wednesday's 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Panama, insisting the team is ready… Read more »
Ghana: Maurya Education Relaunches Key Programmes to Promote Innovative Learning in Ghana
Ghanaian Times
Maurya Education, an educational and technology development company operating primarily in West Africa with its headquarters in Accra has relaunched its flagship educational… Read more »
Ghana: World Bank Approves U.S.$300 Million Project to Help End Double-Track System in Ghana
Ghanaian Times
The World Bank has approved a US$300 million financing package to support Ghana's efforts to improve secondary education and phase out the double-track system in Senior High… Read more »
Ghana: Black Stars Determined to Win for Absent Partey Against Panama - Sibo
Ghanaian Times
Black Stars midfielder Kwasi Sibo says the team is determined to begin its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with victory against Panama despite the absence of key midfielder Thomas… Read more »
Ghana: NPP Has the Edge to Win 2028 Polls - Afoko
Ghanaian Times
Aspiring National Chairman for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Awentami Paul Afoko, has stated that the party has a unique opportunity to annex power in the 2028 elections. Read more »
Ghana: Algerian Parliament Speaker Arrives in Accra for UN Trafficking Resolution Conference
Ghanaian Times
The Speaker of the Algerian Parliament, Mr. Azouz Nasri, has arrived in Accra to take part in the Next Steps High-Level Consultative Conference on the implementation of the… Read more »
Uganda: 117 Qualify As Accountants As PAEB Releases May 2026 CPA, CTA Examination Results
Nile Post
A total of 117 candidates completed the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) course in the May 2026 examination diet, bringing the total number of CPA qualifiers in Uganda to 5,676,… Read more »
Uganda: Government Unveils New Programme to Address Labour Market Data Gaps
Nile Post
The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development has launched a new initiative aimed at closing longstanding gaps in Uganda's labour market data, warning that weak reporting… Read more »
Uganda: Jinja Diocese Cancels Bugonza Pilgrimage Over Ebola Concerns
Nile Post
The Diocese of Jinja has cancelled its annual diocesan pilgrimage to Bugonza Parish, which had been scheduled for July 5, 2026, citing government directives and guidance from the… Read more »
Uganda: Refactory's 10x Program Trains 2,500 Youth in Digital Skills, Boosting Employment Opportunities
Nile Post
Uganda's growing digital economy continues to create new opportunities for young people, but a persistent skills gap has left many struggling to access meaningful employment in the… Read more »
Uganda: NGOs Urge Mayuge District to Sustain Development Gains As Heroes Programme Ends
Nile Post
Implementing partners operating in Mayuge District have called on local authorities to establish deliberate sustainability mechanisms to preserve the gains achieved by… Read more »
Uganda: Law Society Demands Immediate Withdrawal of Lukwago's Treason-Related Charges
Nile Post
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has condemned the charging of senior advocate and former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago with misprision of treason, describing the prosecution as… Read more »
Uganda: From Crowns to Causes - How Uganda's Beauty Queens Are Redefining Pageantry
Nile Post
For decades, beauty pageants were often viewed as competitions centred primarily on physical appearance. Read more »
Uganda: Strong Winds Disrupt Kalangala By-Election Campaigns As Candidates Race Against Time
Nile Post
Candidates contesting in the Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament by-election are intensifying their campaigns ahead of polling day, despite strong winds and rough waters… Read more »
Uganda: Shs3.1 Bn Kitoba Seed School Construction Set to Begin in Hoima
Nile Post
The Ministry of Education and Sports, in partnership with Hoima District Local Government, has handed over the site for the construction of the Shs3.1 billion Kitoba Seed School in… Read more »
Uganda: Health Ministry Launches Real-Time Digital System to Track Maternal, Newborn Deaths
Nile Post
The Ministry of Health has launched a digital monitoring system that will enable health authorities to track maternal and newborn health data on a daily basis, replacing the… Read more »
Uganda: Jolly Mutesi Moves to Sue Bebe Cool Over Online Fraud Claims
Nile Post
Rwandan model and entrepreneur Jolly Mutesi has issued a formal notice of intention to sue Ugandan musician Bebe Cool for defamation, escalating a heated social media dispute over… Read more »
