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@allafrica Fri, 22 May 2026 19:04:11
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 19:11:51
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 19:00:05
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 19:00:06
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 18:11:12
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 16:39:06
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 16:48:31
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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@uplandMedia Fri, 22 May 2026 17:00:04
How much sway will new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh really have over interest rates?
Fed chairs usually have a great deal of influence over the committee that sets interest rates, but their power is not absolute. And experts say Kevin Warsh will need to work to form consensus.
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@sqoop Fri, 22 May 2026 16:18:10
Fort Portal to host the first Routes & Roots festival
Uganda's newest cultural and tourism event, the Routes Roots Festival, has officially been unveiled, with organisers promising a unique blend of music, culture, adventure and tourism unlike anything the country has seen before. Launched at Motiv in Kampala by festival founder Timothy Ochen, the event is expected to take place from October 29 to The post Fort Portal to host the first Routes & Roots festival first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 22 May 2026 16:27:11
Why Tyrese Gibson's Uganda performance has social media divided
Tyrese Gibson, the Hollywood actor and RnB star best known for the Fast Furious franchise, has been confirmed as the headline performer for the second edition of the Africa Coffee Marathon, set to take place this October in Ntungamo District. The event is being organised by Inspire Coffee Group, the company behind the massive Africa The post Why Tyrese Gibson's Uganda performance has social media divided first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Fri, 22 May 2026 15:59:47
Empowering Local Communities to Unlock Global Biodiversity Restoration
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Every year on May 22, the international community marks the United Nations International Day for Biological Diversity to raise global awareness about the accelerating loss of our planet's species and ecosystems.
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@sqoop Thu, 21 May 2026 12:15:58
Sheilah Gashumba hails A Pass as Uganda's most professional male artiste
Media personality Sheilah Gashumba has showered praise on singer A Pass, describing him as one of the most professional, disciplined and talented male musicians Uganda has produced. The television host and influencer made the remarks after booking the singer for Guvnor's Saturday Night Fever, an experience she says left her thoroughly impressed and changed her The post Sheilah Gashumba hails A Pass as Uganda's most professional male artiste first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Fri, 22 May 2026 15:34:30
Uganda's Oil Will Create Opportunity, but Without Liquidity Many Will Watch It Pass
[Independent (Kampala)] For years, Uganda's oil story has been told in the future tense. We've navigated a decade of discoveries in the Albertine Graben, sat through marathon negotiations, and watched the rigs rise with a mix of patience and prayer. But the wait is over. With the First Oil in sight, the story is shifting into the present. The conversation has moved from whether we will produce to who will actually benefit.
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