Uganda Denies Ebola Outbreak After Nigeria Confirms Case
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Uganda’s Ministry of Health has denied reports of an Ebola outbreak in the country following Nigeria’s confirmation of an imported case in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, confirmed the infection on Tuesday, saying laboratory tests identified the Ebola virus in a woman […]
Nigeria, Uganda Lead T20 World Cup Qualification Push
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s national cricket team is banking on home advantage and intensive preparations to secure victory at the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C in Abuja. Captain Akachukwu Chima says the hosts are motivated and determined to make the most of the opportunity as six countries battle from October […]
Kenya Records First-Ever Ebola Death
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Kenya has recorded its first-ever Ebola death after a Kenyan man who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) died after returning to the country. Health Minister Aden Duale announced the death on Tuesday, saying the man fell ill about a month ago and received treatment in the DRC. […]
Tooro Kingdom Faces Succession Dispute After Oyo’s Death
By Sulyman Gobir A succession dispute has erupted in Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom, days before the burial of its late king, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi the Fourth. Royal clan elders have selected popular television news presenter Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as the new king. But the late king’s family has rejected the decision, saying King […]
WHO declares Uganda Ebola-free after 42 days without new case
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The World Health Organisation (WHO) has officially declared Uganda free of Ebola after the country recorded no new case for 42 consecutive days. The declaration was made on Thursday following Uganda’s successful efforts to contain the outbreak and prevent further spread. According to the WHO, the country reached 42 days without a […]
Uganda’s Kizza Besigye Collapses During Treason Trial
By Zainab Bakare Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has been admitted to an intensive care unit in Kampala after collapsing during his treason trial. His wife, Winnie Byanyima, said the 70-year-old was unconscious and unresponsive after falling ill in court. Besigye reportedly collapsed while objecting to the appointment of state lawyers to represent him. Prison […]
Uganda Discharges Last Ebola Patient
By Zainab Bakare Uganda has discharged its last Ebola patient from hospital, leaving the country with no active confirmed cases and marking a major milestone in its fight against the deadly virus. Health authorities have now begun the mandatory 42-day countdown required before the country can officially be declared Ebola-free, provided no new infections are […]
Ugandan Opposition, Bobi Wine on House Arrest after Election
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Ugandan opposition figure Bobi Wine was placed under house arrest on Friday, a day after national elections that early official results show heavily favour President Yoweri Museveni, who is seeking to prolong his nearly four-decade rule. Museveni, in power since 1986, has been accused of “brutal repression” of opposition voices ahead of […]