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@uplandMedia Fri, 22 May 2026 21:00:12
40,000 evacuated in California chemical leak as officials warn tank may explode
Southern California officials have expanded evacuations in several Orange County cities due to concerns over a leaking toxic chemical tank that they say is actively in crisis.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 22 May 2026 17:00:10
CIA director brought paramilitary leader involved in Maduro capture to Cuba meeting
When CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Havana last week to meet with senior Cuban officials, he brought along one of the covert operators involved in the mission to capture Nicolás Maduro, multiple people familiar with the matter said.
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@allafrica Fri, 22 May 2026 14:04:11
Emergency Committee Recommendations Regarding the Epidemic of Ebola Virus in DRCongo and Uganda
[WHO] Geneva -- On 17 May 2026, pursuant to paragraph 2 of Article 12 - Determination of a public health emergency of international concern, including a pandemic emergency of the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR), the Director-General (DG) of the World Health Organization (WHO), after having consulted the States Parties where the event was known to be occurring, determined that the epidemic of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda constitutes a public
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@allafrica Fri, 22 May 2026 14:11:51
Ebola Risk 'Very High' in Eastern DR Congo As UN Intensifies Response
[UN News] The UN is rushing emergency personnel, funding and supplies into eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to counter the fast-growing Ebola outbreak spreading through conflict-ravaged provinces.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:05
DTB Uganda, Furaha to streamline school fees collection
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) Uganda and Furaha Finserve Uganda have expanded their education financing partnership to include schools, introducing financing and school fee collection solutions aimed at improving financial sustainability within Uganda's education sector. The announcement was made during a Headteachers' and School Owners' Breakfast Meeting held at Hotel … The post DTB Uganda, Furaha to streamline school fees collection appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:06
Rethinking how Ugandan SMEs engage with finance
OPINION | ZAKARIAS IDIRO | Uganda's conversation around SME financing has for years revolved around one central issue: access. Discussions often focus on who qualifies for financing, what banking products exist, and the conditions businesses must meet before receiving support. While these concerns remain important, I believe the bigger issue today is not simply access to … The post Rethinking how Ugandan SMEs engage with finance appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@sportsOceanUganda Fri, 22 May 2026 13:11:12
Uganda and Kenya share spoils in U-17 Women's World Cup Qualifier
The Uganda U-17 Women's National Team, the Teen Cranes, were held to a 1-1 draw by Kenya in the first leg of the second round of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifiers on Friday.Uganda made a bright start and took the lead in the 13th minute through Shadia Nabirye, who calmly finished to
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@sqoop Fri, 22 May 2026 11:39:06
GNL Zamba says Feffe Bussi made freestyle rap mainstream
For years, Ugandan hip hop has thrived on competition. Every rapper wants the crown. Every bar feels like a challenge. Every interview eventually circles back to the same question: who is truly carrying the culture? But every once in a while, someone says something so unexpected that it shifts the conversation completely. That moment came The post GNL Zamba says Feffe Bussi made freestyle rap mainstream first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 22 May 2026 11:48:31
Over 50 Ugandan films set for nationwide festival screenings
For ten days, Uganda's cinemas will become a meeting point for the country's growing film industry as the Uganda Film Festival returns with one of its biggest nationwide screening programs yet. Beginning May 25 through June 4, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), through the Uganda Film Festival (UFF), will screen more than 50 Ugandan films The post Over 50 Ugandan films set for nationwide festival screenings first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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