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@allafrica Tue, 19 May 2026 12:44:09
Ebola - Uganda-DR Congo Border At Kanungu Closed
[Independent (Kampala)] Kanungu, Uganda -- The Uganda-Democratic Republic of Congo border in Kanungu District has been temporarily closed following an Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo, as authorities intensify measures to prevent the disease from spreading into Uganda.
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@allafrica Tue, 19 May 2026 12:14:06
Unicef Scaling Up Efforts to Protect and Support Children and Families Following Ebola Outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda
[Unicef] New York/Kampala/Kinshasa -- "UNICEF is deeply concerned by confirmed Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, and the growing risk to children and vulnerable communities across the region - a situation the World Health Organization has now declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
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@allafrica Tue, 19 May 2026 12:27:59
New Lethal Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo 'Deeply Concerning' for WHO
[allAfrica] Geneva - The World Health Organization (WHO) head said Tuesday that the situation is "deeply concerning" in the Democratic Republic of Congo due to a new species of Ebola for which there is no licensed vaccine or treatment, and that is believed to have killed 131 people.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:05
EBOLA: Uganda-DR Congo border at Kanungu closed
Kanungu, Uganda | URN | The Uganda–Democratic Republic of Congo border in Kanungu District has been temporarily closed following an Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo, as authorities intensify measures to prevent the disease from spreading into Uganda. The closure affects the Ishasha and Kyeshero border points, which serve as the main official entry and … The post EBOLA: Uganda-DR Congo border at Kanungu closed appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:05
The Ides of Among
The Fall of Uganda's Parliamentary Caesar COVER STORY | IAN KATUSIIME | The political arena of Kampala has long resembled a modern Colosseum, but no one quite expected the Senate floor to turn so decisively on its chief architect. For four years, Speaker Anita Among ruled the August House with the absolute authority … The post The Ides of Among appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:06
Rome rotates its man in Kampala
Archbishop Grysa, a senior Vatican diplomat from Poland, has been serving as Apostolic Nuncio to Madagascar, Seychelles and Mauritius, and as Apostolic Delegate to Comoros and La Réunion Kampala, Uganda | AGENCIES | Pope Leo XIV has appointed Archbishop Tomasz Grysa as the new Apostolic Nuncio to Uganda, in a move that marks a new … The post Rome rotates its man in Kampala appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:07
CRIME SCENE: Detectives raid Speaker's office
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Police detectives are at Parliament to conduct a search as part of ongoing investigations into the activities of the outgoing Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among. A convoy of five police vehicles carrying officers from the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) and the police forensics team arrived at Parliament at around … The post CRIME SCENE: Detectives raid Speaker's office appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:08
Uganda licenses Starlink as Africa satellite internet rollout expands
Starlink is already operational in several African countries including Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda, Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia and Ghana Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has licensed Elon Musk's Starlink to operate in the country, joining a growing but uneven wave of African markets opening to satellite internet services as regulators weigh access expansion … The post Uganda licenses Starlink as Africa satellite internet rollout expands appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@allafrica Tue, 19 May 2026 11:40:06
Rome Rotates Its Man in Kampala
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Pope Leo XIV has appointed Archbishop Tomasz Grysa as the new Apostolic Nuncio to Uganda, in a move that marks a new phase in the Vatican's diplomatic engagement with the East African nation.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 19 May 2026 11:48:06
NUP names Paul Mwiru as candidate for Speaker of the 12th Parliament
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has unveiled Jinja South East MP Paul Mwiru as its candidate for Speaker of the 12th Parliament. Mwiru was announced by party Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya at the party headquarters in Makerere-Kavule. Mwiru pledged to be a pro-people Speaker who will restore Parliament's image and reform its procedures. He The post NUP names Paul Mwiru as candidate for Speaker of the 12th Parliament first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Tue, 19 May 2026 08:43:22
CAF issues RFI to potential service providers ahead of AFCON
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) as an invitation to potential service providers across Africa for inclusion in CAF's database of prospective suppliers in anticipation of the forthcoming AFCON 2027 tenders. Speaking to the media in Kampala, the chairperson of the communications The post CAF issues RFI to potential service providers ahead of AFCON first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@allafrica Tue, 19 May 2026 11:20:46
East Africa's Budgets Shouldn't Fight the Market They Claim to Build
[Independent (Kampala)] East Africa's growth story remains one of the most encouraging on the continent. The IMF projects the East African Community (EAC) to grow by 5.6% in 2026, above the continental projection of 4.3%. Trade is also expanding. According to the EAC Quarterly Statistics Bulletin (October-December 2025), total EAC trade rose by 25.4%, from US$124.9 billion in 2024 to US$156.6 billion in 2025. In the last quarter of 2025 alone, trade reached US$42.4 billion, with exports of US$20.8 billion and imports of US$21.6
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@allafrica Tue, 19 May 2026 11:24:28
From Bukedea to the Apex of Power
[Independent (Kampala)] Anita Annet Among's reported withdrawal from the race for Speaker of Uganda's 12th Parliament has triggered renewed debate about the trajectory of one of the country's most influential political figures. The withdrawal, announced via her official X account late Sunday night, came amid mounting pressure within the ruling establishment and ongoing investigations into alleged corruption and money laundering.
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@allafrica Tue, 19 May 2026 11:22:08
Faith, Fear and Ebola in Uganda
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- For weeks, Christian Congolese pilgrims had been walking. From the crowded trading centres in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, from villages shadowed by militia violence and chronic displacement, the pilgrims comprising men, women and children had already begun the long annual trek to Uganda for the June 3 Martyrs' Day celebrations at Namugongo Martyrs Shrines.
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@allafrica Tue, 19 May 2026 11:25:38
EAC Urges Alert Over Ebola, Russia Sends Experts to Uganda
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat has called on all Partner States to heighten surveillance, strengthen emergency preparedness and intensify cross-border coordination following confirmation of a new outbreak of Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease (EVD) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
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@sqoop Tue, 19 May 2026 11:29:18
UMA breaks silence on Pallaso–King Saha feud
For weeks, Uganda's entertainment industry has watched with growing concern as tensions between Pallaso and King Saha steadily escalated from public exchanges into a full-blown fallout. What initially appeared to be another celebrity misunderstanding has now evolved into something far more serious, raising concerns about safety, division within the industry, and the growing hostility between The post UMA breaks silence on Pallaso–King Saha feud first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 19 May 2026 04:07:00
Bond 7 celebrates biggest night for Fefe Bussi
On Saturday, thousands of luga flow fans showed up at Lugogo Cricket Oval for the Hip Hop Ku Ntiko concert to celebrate Fefe Bussi's lyrical journey fueled by the smooth spirit of Bond 7. For ten years, Fefe Bussi has been core to a movement that speaks to Ugandan youth, and Saturday was his night The post Bond 7 celebrates biggest night for Fefe Bussi first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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