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Kenya Grants Six-Month Legal Status to Registered East African Traders
Nairobi – On 7 September 2026 the Kenyan government announced that undocumented nationals from neighbouring East African states who had registered with the
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Uganda bans DRC mourners from king Rukidi IV funeral over Ebola risk
Uganda’s Ministry of Health announced on Monday that it will bar all mourners arriving from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from attending the b
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Former Tooro King Rukidi IV’s Body Returns to Uganda for Royal Burial
The body of former King Rukidi IV of the Tooro Kingdom was flown back to Uganda on Tuesday, arriving at Fort Portal Airport before being taken to the royal
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Tooro Kingdom’s King Rukidi IV Dies at 34 After Brief Illness
King Rukidi IV of the Tooro Kingdom in western Uganda was reported dead on Thursday, aged 34, after a brief illness that officials said was unrelated to an
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Congo and M23 Sign Doha Ceasefire Framework, Six-Month Roadmap.
After a meeting concluded in Geneva, Switzerland, the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the armed group M23 formally signed a ro
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Uncharted Land of a Thousand Faces: Discovering Ugandas Diverse History and Resilient Peop
Deep in the heart of East-Central Africa lies a country that has been a melting pot of cultures for centuries. Uganda, a name derived from the Buganda king
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Uganda sends troops to join peacekeeping efforts in Gaza Strip.
Ugandan authorities have recently approved a measure to deploy Ugandan troops to the Gaza Strip, joining an international stabilization force proposed by t
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At Least Ten Killed in Armed Ambush in DR Congo's North Kivu
A serious armed ambush occurred this week in the Beni region of North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), resulting in the deaths
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Bus Crash in Eastern Uganda Leaves at Least 21 People Dead
A serious traffic accident occurred in eastern Uganda this week when a bus traveling through the Kapchorwa District lost control for reasons yet to be dete
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Uganda Discharges Last Ebola Patient, Begins 42-Day Monitoring Period to End Outbreak
The Ugandan Ministry of Health has officially announced that the country’s last Ebola patient has recovered and been discharged from the hospital. This mil
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DRC Launches International Legal Panel to Advance Transitional Justice in Conflict Zones
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) government has officially announced the formation of an advisory committee composed of international war crimes
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14 dead, 28 injured in severe car crash in northern Uganda.
A severe traffic accident in northern Uganda has left 14 people dead and 28 others injured. The collision occurred on the highway connecting the Ugandan ca
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DR Congo launches trial for new Ebola virus treatment.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has announced that it has begun a clinical trial of an Ebola virus treatment, marking a milestone in the country
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Uganda confirms single Marburg virus case; WHO aids local outbreak monitoring.
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that Uganda has confirmed a case of Marburg virus, involving a young child residing in Kiyegwa District. The
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African CDC confirms Marburg virus case in Uganda
The African Centres for Disease Control and Prevention recently confirmed a case of Marburg virus in Uganda, a notification that emerged amid the country’s
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Uganda's Military Shuts Down Media Outlets, Sparking Concerns Over Press Freedom.
Uganda's military has surrounded the offices of the National Media Group in the capital city of Kampala, following a directive from military leader Museven
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Tanzanian Government Banned Nationwide Rallies, Human Rights Groups Criticize.
The Tanzanian government recently announced a ban on all political gatherings across the country, citing upcoming protests over last year's election result
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South Sudan to Hold First National Elections on December 22, 2026, Amid International Scrutiny.
The South Sudanese government recently announced that the country will hold its first general election on December 22, 2026, marking the first nationwide e
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UAE Issues Travel Warning for Citizens Against Three African Countries Due to Ebola Outbreak.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Foreign Affairs has recently issued a travel advisory, urging its citizens and residents to avoid visiting South
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Deadly Attack Hits North Kivu Province in Democratic Republic of Congo, 19 Civilians Killed.
A recent attack in the Rutshuru community of North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in the deaths of at least 19 civilians. T
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Uganda Reports Two New Ebola Cases, Bringing Total to Nine
The Ugandan health authorities recently reported two new cases of Ebola in the country's capital, Kampala, bringing Uganda's total number of Ebola cases to
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Nigeria Closes Borders to Foreign Flights Amid Ebola Outbreak Fears.
Nigeria recently announced that it would restrict flights from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, and Uganda in order to combat the spread
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Uganda Closes Border with Congo to Prevent Ebola Virus Spread.
Uganda has temporarily closed its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo and implemented isolation and health screening measures as a result of Ebola
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WHO warns Ebola outbreak spreading rapidly in Africa, global health crisis looming.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda is exceeding the capaci