Nigeria's female national cricket team, the YellowGreens, finished their campaign at the 2026 Kwibuka Women's T20i Tournament by defeating Brazil Women by two wickets. This victory secured them a third-place finish and a spot on the podium at the tournament held in Kigali, Rwanda, according to Vanguard Sports.

Kampala Queens FC forward Joanitah Ainembabazi achieved significant recognition in the FUFA Women’s Cup by winning both the Golden Boot and Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards. Her outstanding performances throughout the tournament contributed to her team's historic first title, as she scored in every match she played.

Young Africans are two games away from clinching the 2025/26 NBC Tanzania Premier League title after a decisive 3-0 victory against Azam FC. The match featured goals from Ibrahim Hamad Bacca, Depú, and Pacome Zouzoua. Uganda Cranes midfielder Allan Okello was substituted during the game, according to Swift Sports.

Getrude Chandiru, recognized as the player of the tournament in Namibia during the 2017 Africa Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifiers, has transitioned from wearing yellow to maroon. Her performance was pivotal in leading Uganda to victory over Zimbabwe, securing a spot at the Global Qualifiers in 2018 held in the Netherlands. Chandiru excelled in the African Qualifiers, showcasing her skills with both bat and ball.

During the Adolescent Health Conference in Dar es Salaam, Dr. Seif Shekalaghe, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, urged stakeholders to intensify efforts to combat teen pregnancy, reduce HIV transmission among adolescents, and promote school retention for young people. The conference aims to enhance youth health initiatives across Africa.

Uganda has recognized leading environmental innovators at the 3rd Edition of the National Environment Sustainability Awards (NESA) 2026, hosted by the National Environment Management Authority at Serena Hotel Kampala. The event, themed "Innovation for Climate Resilience," celebrated individuals, institutions, companies, and communities that are implementing impactful solutions in environmental conservation and climate action.