Tag: East Africa

Museveni Pledges Uganda’s Support as DRC Battles Ebola Outbreak

To strengthen the regional response, Museveni proposed establishing Ebola treatment centres inside eastern DRC in partnership with the Congolese government.

NUP CELEBRATES SIX YEARS, KYAGULANYI PROMISES TO COME BACK HOME SOON

National News

“We have lost many who have never been seen like Kibalama, many of our comrades have been arrested and tortured and have spent six years in prison and many continue to be detained like Alex Waiswa, Olivia Lutaaya, Doreen Kaija and others. I want to request you to reject the diversions and divisions and there is no turning back we have to sail on and victory is in sight and we are closer to victory, don't give up,” Kyagulanyi added.

Regional

Ebola Border Closure Cripples Trade Between Goma and Rwanda

Thousands of traders and residents who depend on daily cross-border commerce between eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and...

Court

Karua Blocked from Entering Uganda as Besigye Defence Team...

The legal team representing veteran opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye has suffered a fresh setback after Kenyan Senior Counsel...

Regional

Drone Strikes Kill at Least 23 Civilians in Central...

At least 23 people were killed and several others injured after a series of overnight drone strikes targeted Sudan's...

Regional

What We Know About Kenya’s Controversial US-Backed Ebola Facility...

A proposed Ebola quarantine facility backed by the United States government has sparked widespread debate and public protests in...

International

Rwanda Tightens Border Health Measures Amid Rising Regional Ebola...

Regional health experts say East African governments are increasingly treating epidemic preparedness as both a public health and economic security priority.

Lifestyle

Uganda: A Beacon of Hope in Africa’s Refugee Crisis

As of 2026, Uganda is home to nearly two million refugees and asylum seekers, most of whom have fled conflict in neighboring countries like South Sudan, Somalia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. This is not to say that other countries in the region do not offer refuge to those fleeing war as Kenya and Tanzania do so too.

Business

Museveni Champions Strategic Infrastructure to Drive Africa’s Industrial Future

“The transformation of Africa requires moving priority infrastructure projects from conception to implementation through coordinated planning and regional cooperation,” President Museveni noted.

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