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Month: May 2026

Health

Ebola: Uganda Confirms Three New Cases, Including a Congolese National from Ituri

Uganda announced on Saturday, May 23, 2026, three new confirmed Ebola cases, bringing the total number of positive infections in the country to five since the outbreak linked to the Bundibugyo virus strain began. According to Ugandan health authorities, the…

WHO Warns Ebola Vaccine Could Take Up to Nine Months to Develop

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that it may take up to nine months before a vaccine targeting the current Bundibugyo strain of Ebola becomes available. The warning comes as health authorities continue monitoring the spread of the deadly…

Security Raid at Anita Among’s Residence Sparks Political Attention in Uganda

Uganda’s political scene has been shaken following reports that outgoing Speaker Anita Among’s residence in Nakasero was raided by security personnel in the early hours of the morning. According to witnesses, dozens of security officers reportedly stormed the residence around…

Moses Karangwa Kaliisa Passes Away After Accident Injuries

Uganda is mourning the death of Moses Karangwa Kaliisa, the Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Duties and former National Resistance Movement (NRM) Chairperson for the Central Region. According to reports, Karangwa passed away after succumbing to injuries he sustained in…

DRC and Rwanda Border Temporarily Closed, Travelers Stranded

Border posts between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have been temporarily closed since the morning of Sunday, May 17, 2026. In Goma, the two main crossing points connecting the Congolese city to Gisenyi in Rwanda  the Grande…

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping Conclude Strategic Visit Marked by Major Trade Agreements

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded high-level talks on Friday, ending what has been described as an exceptional visit by the American leader to China. The meeting between the two global powers focused on trade relations,…