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May 26, 2026, 12:24 am
The Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Shows Why Preparedness Cannot Wait
- [Nigeria Health Watch] ''As we scale up our detection and response, we expect to see more cases initially before the curve begins to go down'' These were the words of Prof Mohamed Janabi, WHO Regional Director for Africa, speaking at the latest WHO press briefing on the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, which your Nigeria Health Watch team attended in person for the first time. It was important to be in the room with the Director-General, the Regional Director for Africa, and the
How It Went Down As Oboth-Oboth Was Elected Speaker of 12th Parliament
- [Nile Post] Kampala -- Parliament on Tuesday convened for a tightly managed and highly attended sitting to elect the Speaker of the 12th Parliament, in a process marked by multiple nominations, procedural rulings, and a decisive vote that eventually handed victory to Jacob L'Okori Oulanyah Oboth.
Oboth-Oboth Is Speaker of the 12th Parliament
- [Independent (Kampala)] Oboth Oboth 441
Ebola - Potential Death Toll in DRC Tops 200
- [Independent (Kampala)] Nairobi -- The number of deaths attributed to an Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has exceeded 200, the Ministry of Communication and Media said on the X social network.
Arsenal Supporter Killed By Manchester United Colleague After Dispute
- [Nile Post] Police in Kampala are investigating the murder of a 34-year-old boda boda rider who allegedly died following a violent altercation linked to a football rivalry in Bakuli.
Character, Not Just Corruption - Why Anita Among Was Crucified and Tayebwa Spared
- [Nile Post] Let me begin by congratulating Hon Oboth Oboth on his well-deserved elevation to the position of Speaker.
Section of MPs Insist On Woman Deputy Speaker
- [Nile Post] Calls for gender balance dominated Parliament on Monday as a section of legislators pushed for the election of a woman Deputy Speaker, arguing that the top leadership of the House should not be occupied exclusively by men.
Bishop Rubaramira Urges Christians to Avoid Handshakes Amid Ebola Concerns
- [Nile Post] The Bishop of Kabale Diocese, Rt Rev Callist Rubaramira, has cautioned Christians against handshakes and unnecessary travel as part of efforts to prevent the spread of Ebola following the confirmation of at least three cases in Uganda.
Speakership Race Shouldn't Be About Lobbying - Museveni Tells NRM MPs
- [Nile Post] President Museveni has called for discipline in the speakership race, noting it should not be about lobbying or campaigning.
Hospitality Sector Emerges As Strategic Driver of Uganda's Tourism Growth At Poate 2026
- [Nile Post] KAMPALA -- Uganda's hospitality sector is increasingly being recognized as a strategic pillar in the country's tourism development, with industry stakeholders calling for stronger government support to unlock its full potential.
Major Overhaul in Ruto's Security Team After Fresh Security Breach
- [Nile Post] Kenya's Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, has announced immediate and far-reaching changes within President William Ruto's Presidential Escort Unit following a fresh security breach during a public function in Kilifi County.
MTN Internet Bus Graduates Kampala Youth As Uganda's Digital Divide Persists
- [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Uganda's youthful population is increasingly being pushed into a digital economy many are still ill-prepared to navigate, prompting fresh efforts by private sector players and development organisations to close the country's widening digital skills gap.
Why Women Involvement in Agricultural Mechanization Remains Low in Northern Uganda
- [Independent (Kampala)] Gulu -- Low participation of women in agricultural mechanization is emerging as a major concern in northern Uganda, despite increasing adoption of modern farming technologies aimed at boosting commercial agriculture and productivity.
Museveni Happy With NRM Speaker Endorsements
- [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- President Yoweri Museveni has welcomed the endorsement of Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth and Thomas Tayebwa as the 12th Parliament NRM candidates for Speaker and Deputy Speaker respectively, following Sunday's caucus meeting at State House Entebbe.
MPs Meet to Elect Speaker, Deputy Speaker
- [Independent (Kampala)] Kampaal, Uganda -- Legislators have started converging at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds for the first sitting of the 12th Parliament.
Ex-WBs Journalist Rumanyika Among Three Dead After Vehicle Hits Elephant in Murchison
- [Nile Post] Former WBS TV journalist and veteran media personality Robert Wamala Rumanyika has been confirmed among three people who died in a tragic road accident involving a Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) vehicle along the Karuma-Pakwach road near Murchison Falls National Park.
URA Officials Killed After Vehicle Hits Elephant Near Karuma
- [Nile Post] Robert Wamala Lumanyika, a senior official at the Uganda Revenue Authority and former WBS Television journalist, was one of the three officials killed Sunday night in a fatal accident involving the Taxman's van and an elephant.
Today in History - Uganda's Modern Police Force Is Born
- [Nile Post] The foundations of Uganda's modern police force were laid on this day in 1906 when the colonial administration officially renamed the Uganda Armed Constabulary to the Uganda Protectorate Police, a move widely recognised as the birth of organised policing in Uganda.
C-Care Uganda Symposium Makes Case for Affordable Treatment Across the Country
- [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- C-Care Uganda marked its 30th year in the country on Friday with a symposium, where key speakers called for the building of super-specialised health services to bring a halt to the costly trips patients take abroad seeking medical care.
Gates Foundation Commits $15 Million to Support Ebola Response in DR Congo, Uganda
- [Premium Times] According to the statement, $5 million will go to Africa CDC for regional coordination, rapid deployment and cross-border surveillance, while another $5 million will support frontline operations through WHO's African regional office (WHO AFRO)
Uganda's Sickle Cell Breakthrough
- [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Uganda has taken a significant step in the fight against sickle cell disease following the launch of locally manufactured Hydroxyurea by Quality Chemical Industries Limited, a development health officials say could improve treatment access, reduce costs, and strengthen the country's pharmaceutical independence.
Don Jazzy Begins Search for Wife in Uganda, Tanzania
- [Premium Times] Don Jazzy has opened up about his evolving love life, joking that his search for a life partner may now extend beyond Nigeria.
Concerned Citizen Petitions Gen Muhoozi Over Alleged Land Fraud By Wakiso Registrar
- [Nile Post] A concerned Ugandan citizen has petitioned the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba seeking urgent intervention into what he describes as "institutionalised fraud" at the Wakiso-Kyadondo Ministry Zonal Office involving the registrar of titles Esther Lunkuse Lutaaya.
Obongi Ebola Task Force Impounds Lorry Carrying Over 200 Children
- [Nile Post] The Obongi District Ebola Task Force and District Security Committee have impounded a Fuso lorry carrying more than 200 children and 18 adults who were being transported from Koboko District to Adjumani District amid heightened Ebola surveillance measures.
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.
All of Africa Today - May 22, 2026
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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
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.
National Water Rolls Out Afcon 2027 Infrastructure Plan
- [Nile Post] The National Water and Sewerage Corporation has assured residents affected by ongoing water supply interruptions that restoration works are in advanced stages, as engineers carry out major infrastructure upgrades aimed at improving long-term reliability and system performance.
Security Agencies Raid Among's Bukedea Home
- [Nile Post] Security agencies have raided the rural home of former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among in Aputput Village, Aere-Erere Parish, Kamutur Sub-county in Bukedea District as investigations into ongoing corruption allegations intensify.
