Kampala, Uganda – June 16, 2025 – Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni today signed into law the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Act, 2025, a controversial piece of legislation that reintroduces the trial of civilians in military courts under specific circumstances. The signing took place despite widespread condemnation from opposition leaders, human rights groups, and […]
Google is sounding the alarm for its 2 billion Gmail users, urging them to replace traditional passwords with passkeys to combat escalating AI-powered cyber threats. While no specific breach has been reported, the tech giant is pushing for enhanced security as phishing and malware attacks surge, with 61% of U.S. consumers targeted, according to recent […]
Casablanca, Morocco – June 16, 2025 – Tesla, the global leader in electric vehicles and renewable energy, has officially launched Tesla Morocco, marking its bold entry into the African market. Established on May 27, 2025, as a subsidiary of Tesla International B.V. and Tesla Motors Netherlands B.V. with a capital of 27.5 million dirhams (~$2.75 […]
KAMPALA/NAIROBI – June 16, 2025 – A confidential U.S. State Department memo, revealed by The Washington Post and reported by The Nile Post on June 15, 2025, has sent ripples of concern across East Africa. Uganda is among 36 countries facing potential new U.S. travel restrictions, a move that could significantly impact citizens seeking vital […]
Massive Aerial Assault Targets Nuclear Facilities, Military Leadership; Iran Retaliates with Drone Strikes as Global Leaders Urge De-Escalation In a dramatic escalation of long-simmering tensions, Israel launched a large-scale military operation against Iran on June 13, 2025, striking nuclear facilities, military bases, and leadership figures in what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called a “preemptive action […]
Ahmedabad, India: On June 12, 2025, at 16:09 BST, a tragic aviation disaster unfolded when Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed moments after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport, India, en route to London Gatwick Airport. This incident, reported extensively, has claimed at least 200 lives, with 204 bodies recovered, though it’s unclear if […]
India is witnessing a fresh wave of COVID-19 cases, with 7,121 active infections reported this week. While the numbers remain far below pandemic peaks, the uptick—driven by new Omicron sub-variants—calls for cautious awareness. Here’s a breakdown of the key developments and how to stay safe. Current Hotspots and Trends The Variants Behind the Surge Two Omicron descendants […]
Khaby Lame, the world’s most-followed TikTok star with over 162 million followers, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on June 6, 2025, at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas for overstaying his visa. Lame, a Senegalese-Italian influencer known for his silent comedic reactions to absurd life hacks, entered the U.S. on […]
Egypt Breaks Ground: Africa’s Largest Solar + Storage Project Powers Up with $184 Million Boost Egypt is poised to make a colossal leap in renewable energy leadership. The African Development Bank (AfDB) has greenlit a pivotal $184.1 million financing package for the landmark Obelisk project – a groundbreaking 1-gigawatt (GW) solar photovoltaic plant paired with a cutting-edge […]
Mologadi Magdeline Mehlape, aged 28, was sentenced to life imprisonment on June 10, 2025,by the Polokwane High Court for the murder of her father, Dr. Malekutu Johannes Mehlape, a senior official in the Limpopo Department of Education. The murder occurred on December 28, 2023, at his home in Mankweng Zone 1, outside Polokwane. Mehlape pleaded […]
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