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Uganda has confirmed a second death from Ebola, increasing fears of an uncontrolled outbreak. A 4-year-old child died shortly after hospitalization, prompting intensified tracing efforts. The outbreak, linked to the …
Uganda Discovers Second Ebola Death, Heightening Outbreak Concerns Read More
Uganda faces rising food prices largely due to adverse weather, impacting inflation rates. The annual inflation rate rose slightly to 3.7% in February 2025, attributed mainly to increased prices of …
Uganda’s Inflation Surge Driven by Rising Food Prices Due to Harsh Weather Read More
The ongoing rebellion in eastern Congo, led by M23 rebels backed by Rwanda, threatens to escalate into a broader regional conflict. Regional leaders convened without proposing concrete solutions, as tensions …
The Threat of Regional Conflict from the Eastern Congo Rebellion Read More
The conflict in eastern Congo, exacerbated by the M23 rebels backed by Rwanda, threatens to develop into a regional war. A recent summit failed to generate effective solutions, as tension …
Escalating Conflict in Eastern Congo: Risks of Regional War Read More
Uganda is promoting the shift to electric cooking technologies, significantly supported by UNEP, to reduce health risks from traditional cooking methods and combat climate change. With solar-powered systems, families like …
Uganda’s Clean Cooking Initiative: A Step Towards Health and Sustainability Read More
One wife and three children of Joseph Kony have returned to Uganda from the Central African Republic. Kony, leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army, is wanted for war crimes but …
Repatriation of Joseph Kony’s Family Amid Ongoing Pursuit for War Crimes Read More
Michael Atingi-Ego is appointed as the new Governor of the Bank of Uganda, with Augustus Nuwagaba as Deputy Governor. Atingi-Ego, previously the Deputy Governor since 2020, is poised to continue …
Michael Atingi-Ego Appointed New Governor of Bank of Uganda, Augustus Nuwagaba as Deputy Read More
Uganda’s Supreme Court ruled that military trials of civilians are unconstitutional, requiring that ongoing cases be moved to civilian courts. This decision is hailed as a victory for human rights. …
Uganda’s Supreme Court Declares Military Trials of Civilians Unconstitutional Read More
Amnesty International has warned that the increase in abductions in Kenya could harm the nation’s global image. The organization emphasizes the need for accountability and highlights alarming statistics from the …
Amnesty International Raises Alarm Over Abductions in Kenya’s Context Read More
Maria Sarungi Tsehai, a prominent Tanzanian rights activist, was abducted in Nairobi, Kenya, on Sunday but released after intervention by rights organizations. Her group suggested that Tanzanian agents may have …
Tanzanian Rights Activist Maria Sarungi Tsehai Abducted in Nairobi, Kenya Read More