GLASGOW: Impian cucu bekas Presiden Uganda, Idi Amin untuk meraih emas tinju Sukan Komanwel berakhir dengan penuh kontroversi selepas Aziz Abdul dibatalkan kelayakan kerana menanduk lawannya pada aksi suku akhir.
[The Conversation Africa] The Ebola outbreak that emerged in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and crossed into neighbouring Uganda may have been killing people for weeks before the alarm was raised. When Médecins Sans Frontières investigated in May 2026, it reported that at least 55 people had died since the beginning of April.
MilitaryClub of Mozambique (additional)· Jul 30, 2026, 12:03 AM4MODERATE
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye appeared to collapse in court on Wednesday during a trial in which he is facing treason charges. Besigye, 69, who has been detained without bail for several months, shouted the word “stop” many times before he fell backward in the dock. The court proceedings were postponed as prison guards moved… Source
The grandson of former Ugandan president Idi Amin saw his bid for Commonwealth boxing gold end in disgrace as Aziz Abdul was disqualified for a headbutt in his quarter-final on Wednesday. The post Idi Amin’s grandson disqualified from Commonwealth boxing bout appeared first on Vanguard News .
[Ghanaian Times] Ugandan diplomat Olara Otunnu has joined the contest to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations, the seventh contender to succeed Antonio Guterres when he steps down at the end of this year.
Le président de l'Ouganda, Yoweri Museveni, a autorisé la reprise des opérations dans le pays des médias du groupe est-africain Nation Media (NMG), fermés fin juin sur ordre de son propre fils, chef de l'armée, a annoncé le 28 juillet 2026 le principal actionnaire de NMG.
MilitaryThe Africa Report· Jul 29, 2026, 3:00 PM4MODERATE
Two days after the six declared candidates gave their interviews, Uganda has put forward Olara Otunnu’s candidacy to succeed António Guterres in January 2027. Rotation dictates that Latin America should be next in line for the world’s top diplomat post.
HealthDW World News· Jul 29, 2026, 2:05 PM3MODERATE
After decades of building lives in South Africa, hundreds of African migrants were forced to leave by renewed anti-immigrant tensions. A Ugandan who spent two decades in South Africa shared with DW how she's coping.
After decades of building lives in South Africa, renewed anti-immigrant tensions in 2026 forced hundreds of African migrants to leave. A Ugandan who spent two decades in South Africa shared with DW how she's coping.
An opposition leader facing treason charges in Uganda appeared to collapse in court as he protested what he has long felt is personal injustice in the trial that is riveting this East African country.
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- For more than two decades, scientific innovation and international financing have worked together to transform HIV from a deadly disease into a manageable chronic condition for millions of people.
According to the Ugandan health minister, no new cases of Ebola have been detected in the country. Following the outbreak in the neighboring Congo, there were 20 infections in Uganda, with two people dying from the viral disease.
HealthRFI Africa (French)· Jul 29, 2026, 9:39 AM5MODERATE
Uganda's health minister declared the country Ebola-free on Tuesday following the East African nation's end of the latest outbreak of the viral haemorrhagic disease. It had infected 20 people and killed two of them in the country.
[allAfrica] Cape Town -- President Yoweri Museveni authorised the reopening of Nation Media Group's (NMG) operations in Uganda, ending a month-long shutdown of one of East Africa's largest independent media companies.
PoliticalEye Radio (South Sudan)· Jul 29, 2026, 8:34 AM3LOW
South Sudan’s Under-18 national basketball team will today face regional rivals Uganda in the third-place playoff of the FIBA Zone 5 U18 Championship, seeking to end their campaign with a bronze medal. The South Sudanese team missed out on a place in the final after losing to Egypt in the semi-finals. Despite a strong effort, […] The post South Sudan U18 face Uganda in bronze medal playoff after semi-final exit appeared first on Eye Radio .
Authorities in Uganda declared the East Africa nation free of Ebola on Tuesday following the discharge of the country's last patient in mid-June, a delicate milestone as the virus continues to plague neighboring Congo.
Le ministre ougandais de la Santé a déclaré mardi 28 juillet la fin de l'épidémie d'Ebola dans le pays, mais selon un mode de calcul qui ne correspond pas aux recommandations de l'Organisation mondiale de la santé (OMS). Depuis janvier, une vingtaine de cas ont été recensés en Ouganda, dont 15 cas importés de République démocratique du Congo, où l'épidémie se poursuit.
“My grandfather’s achievements inspired me,” said Aziz Abdul, the grandson of ex-Ugandan dictator Idi Amin. “He was a heavyweight boxer like me, and I am so proud of him.’’
The last Ebola patient in Uganda, a Congolese national, was discharged on June 22. The post Uganda declared Ebola free, says minister appeared first on Peoples Gazette Nigeria .
Au surlendemain des interviews accordées par les six prétendants en lice, l’Ouganda a déposé la candidature d’Olara Otunnu en vue de succéder, en janvier 2027, à António Guterres. Au grand dam du Sénégalais Macky Sall, jusqu’alors seul Africain dans la course.
[Nile Post] Uganda has officially declared the end of the 2026 Ebola disease outbreak after completing the mandatory 42-day monitoring period without recording any new infections.
Uganda’s Health Minister has declared the country Ebola-free after its latest outbreak, which infected 20 people. Learn more about Uganda’s response. Read More: https://punchng.com/uganda-declares-end-to-latest-ebola-outbreak/
The telecom infrastructure company plans to enter Nigeria, Uganda and Zambia with Airtel Africa as its anchor customer, while funding the expansion largely through debt
PoliticalEye Radio (South Sudan)· Jul 28, 2026, 1:53 PM3LOW
Nation Media Group Uganda has announced the resumption of its operations after a temporary disruption, saying services across its television, print, radio and digital platforms will be restored progressively. In a statement issued on Tuesday afternoon, the media company said it had begun restoring its services as it completes the necessary operational arrangements. The company […] The post Nation Media Group Uganda resumes operations after month of closure appeared first on Eye Radio .
Le Dr Papa Abdoulaye Seck, dans une tribune, critique l’Ouganda qui présente un candidat et divise l’Afrique. Il appelle les États à privilégier l’unité continentale pour peser dans les institutions internationales.
HealthThe West Australian· Jul 28, 2026, 10:57 AM3MODERATE
Uganda is officially Ebola-free over two months after the outbreak was declared in the country and neighbouring Congo, which is dealing with thousands of cases.
Coup de théâtre lundi 27 juillet en République démocratique du Congo, dans le procès de l'ancien ministre de la Justice Constant Mutamba. Il a quitté l'audience de la Cour de cassation dans le procès lié au Fonds de réparation des victimes des activités illicites de l'Ouganda, parce qu'il dénonce des irrégularités de procédure.
PoliticalLe Monde (English)· Jul 28, 2026, 2:02 AM3LOW
The Islamic State-affiliated ADF – the Allied Democratic Forces, formed by Ugandan rebels – is notorious for extreme violence against civilians and has carried out repeated massacres in North Kivu and Ituri provinces.
KUALA LUMPUR: Cucu bekas diktator Uganda, Idi Amin, bakal mencuri perhatian pada Sukan Komanwel Glasgow 2026 apabila peninju kategori heavyweight, Aziz Abdul turun ke gelanggang membawa nama jolokan “Ringo”.
Alaa Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, held talks with Uganda’s Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Frank Kagyigyi Tumwebaze, and Minister of State for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Robert Ndugwa Mejadde, on strengthening bilateral cooperation and advancing the strategic partnership between the two countries across the agriculture, livestock, and fisheries sectors. […] The post Egypt, Uganda discuss expanding strategic agricultural partnership first appeared on Dailynewsegypt .
PoliticalAgência Brasil (Portuguese)· Jul 27, 2026, 3:42 PM3MODERATE
O diretor-geral da Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, afirmou nesta segunda-feira (27) que é baixo o risco de disseminação do vírus ebola da Repúlica Democrática do Congo (RDC) para o resto do mundo . Um surto da doença assola o país africano há alguns meses . Mais de 3 mil casos da doença foram confirmados desde maio deste ano, quando o atual surto de ebola foi declarado.
Mr Magezi said the military awaits formal strategic directives from the presidency before taking action. The post Uganda gives preliminary approval on peacekeeping in Gaza appeared first on Peoples Gazette Nigeria .
[New Light] The Manager of the Office of the National Chairman (ONC), Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye, widely known as Chief Muzzukulu, has appealed to Ugandans, particularly young people, to actively participate in the Local Council I (LC1) elections slated for tomorrow, July 28, 2026.
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- TANZANIA has unveiled plans to supply natural gas to Uganda and Kenya through a single cross-border pipeline, in a major regional energy initiative aimed at expanding access to clean energy and deepening East African cooperation.
In the Karamoja region, drought and crop losses have resulted in at least 19 deaths from starvation, with around 1.5 million people now facing a food crisis.
HealthEye Radio (South Sudan)· Jul 27, 2026, 8:24 AM5MODERATE
Central Equatoria State Minister of Health Joyce Bakwa Agole has appealed to humanitarian partners and development organizations to support internally displaced people affected by the recent South Sudan-Uganda border conflict. Speaking during a visit to Liwolo Payam in Kejikeji County alongside Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony, Minister Agole said the number of displaced […] The post CES Health Minister warns of disease risks among Kajo-Keji border displaced appeared first on Eye Radio .
Namibia’s Capricorn Eagles are well set to reach the final of the Capricorn Quadrangular Women’s T20 series after an unbeaten start to the tournament. After a comfortable nine-wicket win against Tanzania in their opening match on 21 July, Namibia’s match against Uganda the next day went down to the wire and had to be determined […] The post Capricorn Eagles on unbeaten streak appeared first on The Namibian .
At least 19 people have died from hunger in Uganda's drought-stricken Karamoja region, where 1.5 million people are facing acute food shortages and rising malnutrition after crops failed due to missing seasonal rains. The government has launched emergency food relief distribution in response to the escalating crisis.
Uganda nominated Olara Otunnu, a former senior UN official and opposition presidential candidate, as its candidate for UN Secretary-General, bringing the total number of candidates in the race to seven.
Neimenovani izraelski zvaničnik je precizirao da će misija, nazvana "Međunarodne stabilizacione snage", obuhvatiti 200 pripadnika iz "prijateljskih zemalja kao što su Uganda i Maroko"
Ugandan dance group Ghetto Kids are celebrating another milestone after appearing at the football World Cup final half-time show on Sunday - a life-changing experience summed up by 10-year-old Sierra as "very, very, very, very, very good".
Ugandan diplomat Olara Otunnu has joined the contest to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations, the seventh contender to succeed Antonio Guterres when he steps down at the end of this year.
Jamaica’s Sunshine Girls will hope to rebound against Uganda in the Commonwealth Games netball competition on Monday after they went down by five goals, 48-53, to New Zealand in their second Pool B Preliminary Round game at the Hyra Arena in Glasgow, Scotland. A day after the Jamaicans beat Trinidad and Tobago 81-22 in their opening game, they were held in check by New Zealand who took a measure of revenge after losing to them in the semi-finals four years ago. Led by Grace Nweke, who scored 47 goals from 56 attempts, New Zealand led by two goals after the first quarter, 14-12; they were up by one goal, 26-25, at halftime; and were ahead 39-35 going into the final period.
Israel has approved the entry of a multinational security force into Gaza as part of a ceasefire plan proposed by US President Donald Trump. The International Stabilisation Force will consist of members from various countries and aims to stabilize the region amid ongoing tensions.
PoliticalEye Radio (South Sudan)· Jul 26, 2026, 4:20 PM3MODERATE
Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil has visited families displaced from their homes in Sokare, Liwolo Payam of Kajo-Keji County, where he delivered food assistance amid an ongoing humanitarian crisis. The displaced families fled their homes following clashes and tensions along the South Sudan-Uganda border. South Sudanese authorities had accused the Uganda People’s Defence Forces […] The post Governor Adil visits families displaced by border tensions in Kajo-Keji appeared first on Eye Radio .
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — Ganda putra Indonesia Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Shohibul Fikri kembali menunjukkan dominasinya di level elite dunia. Pasangan unggulan kedua itu sukses mempertahankan gelar China Open 2026 setelah menaklukkan pasangan...
En Ouganda, c'est l'heure du grand ménage. Samedi 25 juillet a été lancée la première journée de nettoyage national, un rituel collectif de propreté que vient d'instaurer le gouvernement. Ainsi, chaque dernier samedi du mois, pendant trois heures, les habitants devront participer à des opérations de nettoyage des lieux publics, sous peine de poursuites.
PoliticalCapital FM Kenya· Jul 26, 2026, 11:26 AM3MODERATE
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 27 — Uganda’s Vice President Jessica Alupo has hailed the deepening ties between Kenya and Uganda, saying the two neighbors are bound not only by geography but…
PoliticalCapital FM Kenya· Jul 26, 2026, 10:05 AM4MODERATE
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 26 – President William Ruto and Uganda’s Vice President Jessica Alupo joined senior church leaders and political dignitaries on Sunday for the consecration and enthronement of the…
La course au poste de secrétaire général de l’Organisation des Nations unies (ONU) s’intensifie. L’ancien président sénégalais Macky Sall n’est désormais plus le seul candidat africain en lice. L’Ouganda a officiellement présenté la candidature de M.
PoliticalCapital FM Kenya· Jul 26, 2026, 8:28 AM3LOW
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 26 – Uganda has made a late entry into the race to lead the United Nations, nominating veteran diplomat Ambassador Olara Otunnu for the position of Secretary-General…
Supply ChainEye Radio (South Sudan)· Jul 25, 2026, 7:19 PM3MODERATE
South Sudanese and Ugandan leaders have urged the Kuku and Aringa communities to abide by the resolutions reached during the recently concluded 6th Uganda–South Sudan Joint Border Meeting. The appeal came during a meeting with representatives of the Kuku community of Kajo-Keji County and the Aringa community of Uganda’s Yumbe District held in Arua on Saturday. The leaders said the engagement was intended to communicate the outcomes of the joint border meeting and encourage the two communities to support the implementation […] The post South Sudan, Uganda leaders urge border communities to respect joint meeting resolutions appeared first on Eye Radio .
Organizers of the traditional Kambala buffalo race in India have begun preparations, planning to lay a slush track and construct gallery facilities for the upcoming event.
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Ganda putra Indonesia Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Shohibul Fikri mengungkapkan, rasa saling percaya menjadi kunci keberhasilan mereka melaju ke final BWF World Tour Super 1000 China Open 2026 di...
Supply ChainBusiness Day Nigeria· Jul 25, 2026, 4:12 PM3MODERATE
Nigerian pilots and licenced cabin crew that has remained unemployed for years may have an opportunity to work in neighbouring read more Opportunity beckons for unemployed Nigerians as Uganda Airlines needs 80 new pilots, over 200 cabin crew
HealthSouth China Morning Post· Jul 24, 2026, 3:16 PM5MODERATE
A volunteer was injected on Friday with the first dose of a rapidly developed vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola driving a deadly outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Oxford University said. More than 1,000 people have been killed in the DRC and Uganda since the outbreak emerged in May, according to the World Health Organization. Researchers and health organisations have since been racing to get a vaccine or treatment for the relatively rare strain to the clinical...
PoliticalEye Radio (South Sudan)· Jul 24, 2026, 1:30 PM4MODERATE
South Sudan and Uganda have agreed to strengthen border security, expand cross-border trade and improve cooperation on migration, health and refugee matters following the 6th Uganda-South Sudan Joint Border Meeting on Economic and Security Cooperation held in Arua District. In a joint communiqué issued on Friday after the meeting, the two delegations said the discussions […] The post South Sudan, Uganda agree to reactivate joint border security committees appeared first on Eye Radio .
EconomicEye Radio (South Sudan)· Jul 24, 2026, 11:21 AM4MODERATE
South Sudan signed the Joint Communiqué reaffirming its commitment to the East African Community integration agenda and the establishment of the East African Monetary Union by 2031. According to a statement released by the Central Bank, the signing ceremony took place in Kampala during the 29th Ordinary Meeting of the East African Community (EAC) Monetary […] The post South Sudan signs joint communiqué on East African monetary union by 2031 appeared first on Eye Radio .
[Nile Post] KAMPALA -- Uganda's digital transformation journey has entered a new phase, with policymakers, regulators, innovators and private sector leaders gathering at Next Media Park for the third edition of the State of the Digital Economy (SODE 2026) to chart the country's path from connectivity to economic opportunity.
PoliticalEye Radio (South Sudan)· Jul 24, 2026, 5:44 AM3LOW
The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, and Uganda’s Ambassador to South Sudan, Brigadier General Ronnie Balyah, have emphasized the need for peace, stability and stronger cooperation along the South Sudan-Uganda border to prevent violence and promote peaceful coexistence between communities. Speaking at the Uganda–South Sudan Joint Border Meeting in Arua, Governor Adil […] The post South Sudan, Uganda leaders emphasize peace, stability and cooperation along shared border appeared first on Eye Radio .
[Dabanga] Amsterdam / Kampala -- The 11th voluntary return flight carrying Sudanese refugees from Uganda to Sudan departed on Thursday with 80 returnees on board. The flight travelled to Port Sudan Airport aboard a Tarco Aviation aircraft and was sponsored by Sudan's General Intelligence Service.
The Ebola epidemic has claimed over a thousand lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, according to the World Health Organization. The WHO also indicated that the virus's spread is currently outpacing the deployed response efforts.
An Ebola fever outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has claimed over 1,031 lives out of 2,500 recorded cases, with the virus also confirmed in Uganda. This epidemic, caused by the Bundibugyo strain for which no approved vaccines or treatments exist, is spreading rapidly. Efforts to contain the outbreak are severely hampered by a lack of funding, armed clashes, and local communities resisting burial teams and health measures, increasing the risk of further transmission.
Supply ChainEye Radio (South Sudan)· Jul 23, 2026, 1:59 PM3MODERATE
The Commercial Division of Uganda’s High Court has dismissed a lawsuit seeking 4.4 million US dollars in compensation from a South Sudan government entity over an alleged unpaid maize grain supply contract. The case was filed by Samara Trading Limited, which claimed it supplied maize grain for distribution in South Sudan but was not paid […] The post Ugandan court dismisses $4.4 million claim over South Sudan maize supply deal appeared first on Eye Radio .
HealthEye Radio (South Sudan)· Jul 23, 2026, 1:03 PM3MODERATE
The Uganda Police Force has called on members of the public who have recently lost or had their iPhones stolen to report to Katwe Police Station to help identify and recover their devices. In a public notice issued on its official Facebook page on Thursday, the police advised affected individuals to present proof of ownership […] The post Uganda police urge iPhone theft victims to claim recovered devices appeared first on Eye Radio .
The 11th voluntary return flight carrying Sudanese refugees from Uganda to Sudan departed on Thursday... The post 80 Sudanese leave Uganda on voluntary return flight appeared first on Dabanga Radio TV Online .
HealthRFI Africa (French)· Jul 23, 2026, 9:51 AM4MODERATE
More than 1,030 people have died from an Ebola outbreak declared in May in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday, as confirmed cases in the DRC surpassed 2,530, according to government data.
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has confirmed that the Africa Cup of Nations will expand to 28 teams from the 2027 edition, which will be hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda from June 19 to July 17, 2027.
L'agence sanitaire de l'Union africaine (Africa CDC) demande aux États-Unis de lever les restrictions de voyage visant ce pays d’Afrique de l’Est. Aucun nouveau cas n’a été enregistré sur le sol ougandais depuis le 21 juin et le dernier patient a quitté l’hôpital la semaine précédente. Pour Africa CDC, maintenir l’Ouganda sur la liste des pays concernés n’est donc plus justifié.
Muhammed Lumisa, a senior commander of the Allied Democratic Forces militia, is listed on the UN consolidated sanctions register for his involvement in planning and supporting the group's activities and managing its external logistics network.
Africa's top public health agency is urging the United States to lift travel restrictions on Uganda, arguing the country has brought its Ebola outbreak under control.
Uganda has launched an emergency food relief operation for the drought-stricken Karamoja region, where prolonged dry conditions have triggered widespread crop failures and worsening hunger.
In western Uganda, a project funded by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) serves as a test case for what South Korea can offer the continent.
Dramatic cuts to PEPFAR, a US-funded global HIV/AIDS program that has saved 26 million lives, have forced clinic closures and mass staff layoffs in dozens of countries, according to research presented at the International AIDS Conference in Rio de Janeiro. The policy changes threaten to reverse progress made over two decades in combating the epidemic.
[Nile Post] KAMPALA -- Nile Post has exclusively established the identities of the six senior officials dismissed by President Museveni in the latest anti-corruption purge targeting the Ministry of Works and Transport and the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA).
[Nile Post] Researchers from the Interdisciplinary Consortium for Epidemic Research and Response (ICER) and collaborating institutions have identified a previously unreported variant (novel clade) of the Bundibugyo Ebola virus (BDBV) linked to the ongoing 2026 outbreak in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The landmark findings, published in The Lancet, provide new insights into how the virus is evolving and reinforce the importance of genomic surveillance in strengthening epidemic preparedness.
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The government is set to introduce mandatory colour-coding for all school vans and buses as part of wider measures to improve the safety of learners on the country's roads. The move is among key recommendations made by the recently constituted inter-ministerial committee formed to review school transportation following the tragic Kapchorwa accident that claimed the lives of several pupils and a teacher returning from a school trip.
Former Kampala mayor Erias Lukwago's court appearance has gone viral, showing him pleading for bail to seek urgent medical attention as his health declines. Despite his desperate plea, the judge denied him bail, remanding him to prison, raising concerns about the rule of law and political dissent in Uganda.
Uganda, Rwanda and Zambia are strengthening border screening, disease surveillance and emergency response measures. The growing Ebola outbreak in the DRC is raising concerns about cross-border spread.
The growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is raising fears of regional spread, with Uganda, Rwanda and Zambia stepping up border screening, surveillance and emergency response measures.
[Nile Post] Officials from the Ministry of Education and Sports, Ministry of Works and Transport, and Uganda Police Force have held a crisis meeting to address the growing number of road accidents involving schools travelling for study tours.
A major outbreak of Bundibugyo virus disease (a severe Ebola strain) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has killed 828 people out of 2,124 confirmed cases as of July 2026, with cross-border spread documented in Uganda, France, and Germany. The outbreak persists in a humanitarian crisis zone where security incidents and population displacement are hampering containment efforts, and healthcare workers continue to be infected despite response measures.
DisasterDW World News· Jul 17, 2026, 3:09 PM8CRITICAL
A school bus transporting students from Sipi Falls crashed near Kampala, Uganda, killing at least 20 children and an adult. In response, the government has temporarily suspended all school trips nationwide.
Uganda's government has suspended all school trips in the wake of Thursday evening's bus crash that killed at least 20 pupils and one adult who were taking part in an educational tour.
MilitaryRFI Africa (French)· Jul 17, 2026, 12:52 PM4MODERATE
At least 20 children and one adult have been killed after a bus carrying pupils home from a school trip crashed in eastern Uganda, police said on Friday.
PoliticalLe Monde Afrique· Jul 17, 2026, 10:48 AM3LOW
Les deux femmes, vingtenaires, avaient été arrêtées en février à la suite d’une plainte de voisins à Arua, dans le nord-est du pays. La loi anti-LGBT+ ougandaise, votée en 2023, est considérée comme l’une des plus sévères du monde.
HealthClub of Mozambique (additional)· Jul 16, 2026, 2:30 PM5MODERATE
The last patient being treated for Ebola in Uganda has been discharged from hospital, leaving the country with no active confirmed cases of the deadly disease. At a ceremony marking the occasion Health Minister Dr Chris Baryomunsi described it as “a moment of joy”. The first case in this outbreak of the Bundibugyo species of… Source
Uganda has discharged its last confirmed Ebola patient and started a mandatory 42-day countdown toward declaring the outbreak officially over, though infections continue rising across the border in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The country is now lobbying international partners to lift travel restrictions ahead of the formal all-clear.
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye refused to accept the lawyers being forced upon him for his treason trial on Wednesday after his chosen advocates were arrested or barred from the country.
The outbreak, which has infected almost 2,000 people and killed more than 700, could be at least two to four times larger than official figures, the UN health agency warned. The current outbreak is in the DRC and Uganda.
Mr Yakub expressed satisfaction with the quality of Nigerian professionals selected for deployment to Uganda. The post NTAC deploys 28 TAC volunteers to Uganda to bridge educational gaps appeared first on Peoples Gazette Nigeria .
C'est ce lundi 13 juillet que doit s'ouvrir en Ouganda le procès du docteur Kizza Besigye, 70 ans, qui est l'opposant historique au président Museveni. Pour sa défense, ses avocats ne vont pas manquer de rappeler qu’en novembre 2024, Kizza Besigye a été kidnappé au Kenya puis livré à l'Ouganda. Peut-on parler, comme notre invitée de ce matin, d'une « est-africanisation » de la répression ?
HealthPremium Times Nigeria· Jul 12, 2026, 12:09 PM4MODERATE
Over US$700 million in additional health financing is needed to rapidly contain and prevent a wider regional crisis. The post Delayed containment of Ebola could cost DRC and Uganda billions appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
CriminalCapital FM Kenya· Jul 12, 2026, 8:06 AM4MODERATE
The DCI said John Nderitu Mureithi was arrested on the night of July 10 along the Nanyuki–Isiolo Road in Timau, Meru County, as he allegedly attempted to flee to Uganda.
PoliticalEl País English· Jul 12, 2026, 4:00 AM4MODERATE
The 70-year-old Ugandan is one of the ICC judges sanctioned by Washington due to the court’s ongoing investigations involving the United States and Israel
The Ugandan government says at least 16 people have died from hunger in recent weeks in the north-eastern region of Karamoja due to a prolonged drought.
In rural Uganda, children with disabilities are often hidden or deemed a curse. Fred Alimet is driving deep into the villages, bringing hope and a new way.
Another legal setback for the massive EACOP oil pipeline. Four Ugandan farmers whose land lies directly along the pipeline's route, which is intended to connect Uganda to Tanzania, filed a lawsuit this week in London's High Court against the British company behind the project. Our correspondent Aurore Bayoud tells us more.
Uganda has completed the first phase of the voluntary repatriation of 1,102 nationals from South Africa following xenophobic violence and anti-migrant protests. The post Xenophobia: Uganda repatriates 1,102 citizens from S/Africa appeared first on Vanguard News .
The Ugandan Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the repatriation exercise was conducted in collaboration with the Uganda People’s Defence Forces, ensuring the safe return of affected citizens from South Africa. The post Xenophobia: Uganda repatriates 1,102 citizens from South Africa appeared first on Vanguard News .
[Nile Post] KAMPALA -- Uganda will mark this year's World Population Day on July 11 with virtual celebrations hosted at the Office of the Vice President, as government and development partners call for increased investment in young people, technology and innovation to unlock the potential of the country's rapidly growing population.
[Nile Post] A fleet of 18 brand-new Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles has arrived in Uganda to strengthen Ebola response operations in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), providing a major logistical boost to frontline humanitarian teams battling the outbreak.
[Nile Post] The government has completed the first phase of its voluntary repatriation exercise for Ugandan nationals affected by xenophobic unrest in South Africa, with a total of 1,102 people safely returned home.
[allAfrica] The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been labelled the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak ever, not only among the previous Bundibugyo outbreaks. This has raised concern that response efforts are falling behind the virus. As of 10 July 2026, the DR Congo had recorded 1,759 confirmed cases and 600 deaths.
En Ouganda, le recours de Kizza Besigye devant la Haute Cour a été rejeté, mercredi 8 juillet. Estimant que ses droits fondamentaux avaient été violés lors de son arrestation au Kenya et de son transfert en Ouganda, l'opposant demandait l'annulation des poursuites dont il fait l'objet. La décision de la justice, qui ouvre la voie à son procès pour trahison prévu le 13 juillet, est intervenue dans un contexte de changement des règles applicables à ce type de recours.
From remote-controlled trucks delivering life-saving aid in dangerous settings to mobile phone data analysis flagging mass displacement, humanitarians are eyeing ways in which artificial intelligence (AI) can speed up and improve their operations. There have been plenty of warnings about the dangers of AI for aid agencies, who face growing challenges of securing often extremely sensitive data and swelling misinformation about their operations and beneficiaries. But at the ‘AI for Good’ summit in Geneva this week, a handful of humanitarian-focused displays emphasised the technology’s positive potential.
HealthCapital FM Kenya· Jul 10, 2026, 4:27 AM3MODERATE
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) said such "feudal and colonial honorifics" elevate judicial officers above citizens, "who are in reality their employers".
Uganda's only boldly independent media institutions, Daily Monitor and NTV Uganda, were forcibly shut down by military operatives on orders from General Muhoozi Kainerugaba. This action by the UPDF, targeting the Nation Media Group, has sparked outrage, left over a thousand employees jobless, and raised significant concerns about press freedom and democratic principles in Uganda.
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP)—The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now claimed 600 lives, figures published by the World Health Organization showed Thursday -- only three days after the figure topped 500. Updated numbers issued by the UN health agency showed there have been 1,759 confirmed cases in DR Congo since the outbreak was declared in mid-May, including 600 confirmed deaths. Two other people have died in neighbouring Uganda, where 17 patients have recovered out of 20 total confirmed cases.
Uganda's judiciary has pushed back against a directive by the country's lawyers' association instructing its members to stop addressing judges as "My Lord" or "My Lady" and to abandon the longstanding practice of bowing before them.
For now, whether Muhoozi remains an instrument to shield his father or secures his own path, his "method to the madness" is achieving its aims. The fear factor keeps House Museveni secure and is cowing the mainstream media. The post ‘Method to the Madness’: Muzzled Media, Shock-and-Awe Succession of House Museveni’s Uganda first appeared on The Elephant .
CriminalCapital FM Kenya· Jul 9, 2026, 11:00 AM4MODERATE
According to the police, those arrested comprise 12 Ugandan nationals, four Burundians, three Congolese, three Rwandans, two Tanzanians and one Egyptian.
PoliticalLe Monde Afrique· Jul 9, 2026, 10:24 AM3LOW
Le dernier bilan de l’Organisation mondiale de la santé, publié jeudi, fait état de 1 759 cas confirmés recensés dans le pays, tandis que le bilan est maintenu à deux morts pour 20 cas confirmés en Ouganda voisin.
[Nile Post] The High Court in Kampala has dismissed a bail application filed by veteran opposition politician Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutale, citing want of prosecution.
[RFI] Four Ugandan farmers filed a case against the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) at the UK's High Court on Tuesday, seeking to have Ugandan constitutional, environmental and climate law applied to EACOP Ltd, the UK-registered company financing the project
La marca Salvaje lanza sus primeros cuatro sabores artesanales con cacao sostenible de Uganda y destina parte de sus beneficios a proyectos de conservación de especies amenazadas Leer
Supply ChainRFI Africa (French)· Jul 8, 2026, 8:06 PM3MODERATE
Four Ugandan farmers filed a case against the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) at the UK's High Court on Tuesday, seeking to have Ugandan constitutional, environmental and climate law applied to EACOP Ltd, the UK-registered company financing the project
At least 14 people have died and 28 others were injured after a bus collided with a truck in a remote area of northern Uganda, police said on Wednesday.
[Independent (Kampala)] The Ugandan government has begun digitally monitoring public projects worth approximately Shs1.2 trillion ($320 million) as authorities step up reforms aimed at improving spending efficiency, strengthening contract oversight and reducing procurement-related losses.
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Uganda's efforts to improve its global corruption ranking are facing renewed scrutiny after anti- corruption agencies and stakeholders warned that the country's stagnating performance on the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) reflects deeper institutional and societal challenges.
Quatre agriculteurs ougandais ont déposé une action en justice au Royaume-Uni contre un gigantesque oléoduc construit par le géant français des hydrocarbures TotalEnergies en Ouganda et en Tanzanie, a annoncé le 7 juillet 2026 l'ONG de défense des droits Avaaz.
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Four Ugandans have filed a landmark lawsuit in the UK High Court seeking to stop the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) from becoming operational.
Researchers testing a cheap, homegrown oil in Uganda found what cats knew all along – it worked as well as the artificial chemical used globally A homegrown catnip lotion has proven “just as effective as Deet” as a mosquito repellant in trials carried out in Uganda. Catnip, or Nepeta cataria , is a common herb from the mint family. The chemical in the plant that causes feline euphoria – nepetalactone – also has insect-repelling properties but this has not previously been commercialised.
Four Ugandan farmers are taking on French energy giant TotalEnergies in what campaigners are calling a landmark legal challenge over East Africa's controversial crude oil pipeline.
Others were sent to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda; others still dropped off the radar after being sent to war-torn South Sudan. The post How US is using cash and threats to dump migrants in Africa appeared first on Vanguard News .
Uganda's coffee export earnings dropped sharply in May as falling global prices and lower export volumes weighed on the country's top agricultural export. The decline highlights the vulnerability of Africa's largest coffee exporter to swings in international commodity markets.
The ongoing siege against Daily Monitor and NTV Uganda has sparked concerns about press freedom and independent journalism in the country. A recent meeting involving National Media Group's new owner, Rostam Azizi, Uganda's Chief of Defense Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and journalist Andrew Mwenda, reportedly discussed conditions for reopening the outlets. This article explores the potential for self-censorship and the broader implications for Uganda's democratic future if media organisations are compelled to accept political conditions.
[Nile Post] The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has called on the Judiciary to publicly and unequivocally condemn President Yoweri Museveni's remarks on the pending treason trial of veteran opposition leader and four-time presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye, as well as his renewed push to abolish bail, describing the comments as unconstitutional executive interference in the administration of justice.
Scholars examine the historical roots of forced displacement and migration in Uganda, analyzing how conflict, racialization, economic hardship, and weak governance contributed to the expulsion of Asian communities and their long-term trauma and sense of displacement.
Des proches de son fils aux octogénaires fidèles, en passant par les enfants de puissantes familles, le président ougandais a dévoilé un gouvernement de 81 ministres, qui l’accompagnera jusqu’en 2031.
Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are managing an ongoing Ebola outbreak, with health workers contending not only with the virus itself but also community fears, misinformation, and social stigma that can hinder containment efforts.
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), through its flagship brand Uganda Waragi, has commissioned a transformative community infrastructure project at Port Bell Landing Site in Luzira. As part of Uganda Waragi's landmark 60-year Diamond Jubilee legacy, the intervention delivers solar-powered flood lighting and structured waste management systems designed to eliminate public health hazards, protect livelihoods, and boost the night economy.
See all DONs related to this event Read more about Ebola disease Situation at a glance The Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to evolve rapidly, with sustained transmission and increasing numbers of reported cases. As of 1 July, a cumulative of 1460 confirmed cases, including 452 deaths, have been reported from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As of 2 July, Uganda has reported 20 confirmed cases including two deaths, as well as one probable case who has died.
Uganda has launched the first phase of a large-scale evacuation of its citizens from South Africa, bringing home 273 nationals amid rising anti-illegal immigration protests and xenophobic violence. More charter flights are planned as hundreds more Ugandans seek voluntary repatriation.