June 16
Ghana: Police Arrest Suspect for Murder of Ucc Student
Ghanaian Times
The Ghana Police Service has arrested suspect Michael Mensah aged 39, for the murder of Innocentia Atsufui Avinu. Read more »
Ghana: NFS, AACMA Raise Gh¢300k for New Fire Tender
Ghanaian Times
The Asante Akim Central Municipal Assembly and the Ghana National Fire Service have secured GH¢300,000 in pledges to buy a new fire tender and fire bike for the municipality. Read more »
Ghana: Kennedy Agyapong Criticises NPP and NDC Over Delays in Completing Afari Military Hospital
Ghanaian Times
Former NPP flagbearer aspirant, Kennedy Agyapong, has criticised both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over the delayed completion of the… Read more »
Ghana: CSA Urges Universities to Strengthen Cybersecurity Following University of Nottingham Cyber-Attack
Ghanaian Times
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has cautioned universities and other operators of Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) in Ghana to comply with cybersecurity regulations… Read more »
Uganda: Kira Poultry Farmer Expands Flock From 200 Chicks to 7,000 After ONC Support
Nile Post
A poultry farmer in Kitukutwe Village, Kira Municipality, has expanded his enterprise from a small startup of 200 chicks into a thriving agribusiness with more than 7,000 chickens… Read more »
Uganda: Police Probe Viral Video of Panga-Wielding Gang Attack in Wakiso
Nile Post
- Police in Nsangi Division have launched investigations into a violent robbery incident captured in a video that has been widely shared on social media, showing a group of men… Read more »
Uganda: From Hope to Weeds - Nebbi's Touted Alternative Market Turns Into Ghost Town
Nile Post
- Traders and private developers in Nebbi Municipality are counting losses worth millions of shillings after a council-backed alternative market project stalled, leaving investors… Read more »
Uganda: Kabale Coffee Farmers Receive Shs27 Million Input Boost Under Climate-Smart Agriculture Project
Nile Post
- Coffee farmers in Kabale District have received agricultural inputs worth Shs27 million under a government programme aimed at boosting production and strengthening resilience… Read more »
Uganda: Environmental Experts Probe Mysterious Colour Changes in Lake Bunyonyi
Nile Post
A team of environmental experts from the Ministry of Water and Environment has commenced a three-day assessment of Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale District following reports of unusual… Read more »
Uganda: The Stage Is Open - How Band Nights Are Turning Ordinary Ugandans Into Stars
Nile Post
-- A singer misses a note, then another. Read more »
Uganda: Court to Rule On June 29 in Kaddunabbi Bid to Halt Ira Exit Process
Nile Post
- The High Court in Kampala has set June 29, 2026, as the date for ruling on an application filed by former Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) Chief Executive Ibrahim Lubega… Read more »
Uganda: Ebola Fears Cut Donor Support As Nalukolongo Care Home Appeals for Help
Nile Post
- A community care centre in Nalukolongo that provides support to vulnerable people has raised concerns over a sharp decline in donor support following the Ebola outbreak, warning… Read more »
Uganda: Makerere, Judiciary Deepen Partnership to Advance Justice Reforms
Nile Post
- Makerere University School of Law and the Judiciary are set to deepen collaboration in legal education, research and judicial training as part of broader efforts to support… Read more »
Uganda: World Food Safety Day 2026 - From Burden to Solutions - Safe Food Everywhere
Nile Post
On June 7, 2026, the world commemorates World Food Safety Day under the theme, "From Burden to Solutions, Safe Food Everywhere." The theme calls upon governments, health… Read more »
Uganda: Two Remanded Over Murder of Former Katikkiro's Daughter
Nile Post
WAKISO -- Two men suspected of kidnapping, robbing and murdering Babirye Lydia, the daughter of the former Buganda Katikkiro, have been charged and remanded to Kigo Government… Read more »
South Africa: Water and Sanitation Bursary Recipient Pays It Forward
SAnews.gov.za
Three years ago, Kagiso Komane (32) shared how a bursary from the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) helped him overcome financial hardship and realise his dream of obtaining… Read more »
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Commemorates Youth Month Through Empowerment Initiatives
SAnews.gov.za
As South Africa marks the Golden Jubilee of the 1976 Soweto Uprising, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality remains committed to honouring the legacy of the young people who fought for… Read more »
South Africa: Honour the Youth of 1976 Through Active Citizenry - President
SAnews.gov.za
Marking 50 years since the Soweto uprising of 16 June 1976, this year's Youth Day commemorations coincide with other major milestones of freedom, underscoring that South Africa's… Read more »
South Africa: NYDA Shifts Focus From Grants to Broader Youth Development Agenda
SAnews.gov.za
The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) Executive Chairperson, Dr Sunshine Myende, says the agency has repositioned itself from being primarily a grant-making institution to… Read more »
Uganda: Law Society Calls for Sit-Down Strike
Nile Post
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has announced plans to hold a one-day sit-down strike on June 26, 2026, in what it says is a nationwide sensitisation exercise to draw attention to… Read more »
Uganda: Police Recover 80 Suspected Stolen Motorcycles in Kampala
Nile Post
Police in Kampala are investigating a suspected motorcycle theft and illegal resale network after recovering 80 motorcycles believed to have been stolen and concealed at a parking… Read more »
Uganda: Lyantonde Residents Struggle for Water As Dry Season Deepens
Nile Post
Residents across parts of Lyantonde District are grappling with acute water shortages as the dry season intensifies, with communities reporting long distances travelled to access… Read more »
Uganda: Bishop Bukomeko Condemns Excessive Force By Security Agencies
Nile Post
The Bishop of Mityana Diocese, Rt Rev James Bukomeko Ssalongo, has criticised what he described as increasing incidents of excessive force by security agencies, urging law… Read more »
Uganda: Mpigi MP Nambooze Urges Government to Boost Maternity Supplies in Public Health Facilities
Nile Post
The Woman Member of Parliament for Mpigi District, Teddy Nambooze, has urged government to increase the supply of essential maternal health items in public health facilities to… Read more »
Uganda: Zambian Chief Justice Lauds Uganda's Specialised Courts, Digital Justice Reforms
Nile Post
Zambia's Chief Justice Mumba Malila has praised Uganda's Judiciary for its innovative approaches to justice delivery, particularly the establishment and operation of specialized… Read more »
