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Uganda's Independence Day, October 9th, commemorates the country's separation from Britain.

Written by Ziad Abdel Fattah: The Republic of Uganda celebrates its Independence Day on October 9th of each year, which marks the anniversary of the country's independence…

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Museveni lays the foundation stone for Kidepo International Airport in Karamoja

Written by: Mohamed Omran. Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni oversaw the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of Kidepo International Airport in the region…

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Ebola threat prompts Uganda to close its border with Congo

In an exceptional health measure aimed at containing the spread of the Ebola virus, Ugandan authorities announced the closure of their land borders, as reported by Amna Hassan…

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For cultural reasons, Ebola kills women and spares men.

Written by: Ayman Ragab. With the new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda since the spring of 2026, a notable observation stands out…

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Museveni bids farewell to the US ambassador and affirms the strength of the partnership between Uganda and the United States.

Amnia Hassan writes: Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni received outgoing US Ambassador to Uganda William W. Popp at his residence…

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Concerns in Uganda after 7 cases of Ebola are reported

Ahmed Salem reports that Uganda is experiencing a state of anxiety and tension following the noticeable spread of the Ebola virus, especially after two new confirmed cases were recorded yesterday…

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Ebola is spreading in Congo; women top the lists of infections and deaths.

Written by: Mohamed Omran. As the Ebola outbreak intensifies in the Democratic Republic of Congo with a rapid increase in the number of cases…

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A 4.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Uganda

Written by: Badr Ahmed. An earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale struck central Uganda on Sunday evening, according to data released…

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Uganda closes its border with Congo due to Ebola; Canada and the Bahamas impose travel restrictions.

Written by: Ayman Ragab. Uganda has announced the temporary closure of its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo in an effort to contain the Ebola outbreak, amid escalating…

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Uganda tightens Ebola control measures after new cases emerge in Kampala

Written by: Mohamed Ragab. The Ugandan government has intensified its health measures to combat the Ebola outbreak, after two new cases were recorded in the capital, Kampala.

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