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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in its history
The outbreak was already the fastest growing on record, caused by a rare species of Ebola called Bundibugyo.
August 17, 2026Current Ebola outbreak worst ever in DR Congo, WHO says
The current strain has so far killed 1,587 people, and there is currently no approved vaccine or treatment.
August 1, 2026Detained Ugandan opposition figure is unconscious, in intensive care, his wife says - Reuters
Detained Ugandan opposition figure is unconscious, in intensive care, his wife says Reuters
July 30, 2026Boxer Abdul - grandson of dictator - disqualified for headbutt
Ugandan boxer Aziz Abdul - the grandson of dictator Idi Amin - was disqualified from his fight at the Commonwealth Games after appearing to headbutt his English opponent.
July 29, 2026Uganda declares end to latest Ebola outbreak - Reuters
Uganda declares end to latest Ebola outbreak Reuters
July 28, 2026UK humanitarian worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital
The health worker was evacuated to the UK from the DR Congo after being potentially exposed to the virus.
July 22, 2026Twenty pupils die in Uganda bus crash, government bans all school outings - Reuters
Twenty pupils die in Uganda bus crash, government bans all school outings Reuters
July 17, 2026Uganda to discharge last Ebola patient, spokesperson says - Reuters
Uganda to discharge last Ebola patient, spokesperson says Reuters
July 16, 2026Ebola treatments trial begins in the Democratic Republic of Congo
According to WHO data, there have been 1,406 confirmed cases of the disease in DRC, with 301 suspected cases and 438 deaths.
July 2, 2026DR Congo bans mass gatherings in the capital to prevent spread of Ebola
Opposition politicians accuse the government of using the outbreak to halt a planned protest.
June 29, 2026Uganda's military chief orders shutdown of two major media outlets - Reuters
Uganda's military chief orders shutdown of two major media outlets Reuters
June 28, 2026France confirms first Ebola case
More than 260 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo are known to have died during the current outbreak.
June 24, 2026Former Kenyan justice minister blocked from entering Uganda, lawyers' body says
Martha Karua is a lawyer representing detained Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye who is on trial for treason.
June 22, 2026UK borrowing in May surges by more than expected
Borrowing is the difference between spending and income from taxes.
June 19, 2026Lawyer in high-profile Ugandan treason case charged with related offence
Uganda's military chief had boasted of "the hurt and pain" he would inflict on Erias Lukwago, who was arrested earlier this week.
June 18, 2026True scale of Congo Ebola outbreak still unknown one month in, responders say - Reuters
True scale of Congo Ebola outbreak still unknown one month in, responders say Reuters
June 15, 2026Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to 710 - Reuters
Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to 710 Reuters
June 14, 2026Congo’s Ebola outbreak spreads to new health zone - Reuters
Congo’s Ebola outbreak spreads to new health zone Reuters
June 10, 2026Congo says Ebola deaths top 100 as armed groups threaten response - Reuters
Congo says Ebola deaths top 100 as armed groups threaten response Reuters
June 8, 2026Health experts to screen US wastewater for disease outbreaks during World Cup - Reuters
Health experts to screen US wastewater for disease outbreaks during World Cup Reuters
June 8, 2026Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to 515 - Reuters
Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to 515 Reuters
June 7, 2026Two possible Ebola cases in Brazil ruled out as patients test negative
The two patients had recently returned from the DR Congo and Uganda respectively.
June 1, 2026WHO reports 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths from Bundibugyo strain of Ebola - Reuters
WHO reports 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths from Bundibugyo strain of Ebola Reuters
May 29, 2026Uganda confirms two more Ebola cases, taking total to seven - Reuters
Uganda confirms two more Ebola cases, taking total to seven Reuters
May 25, 2026East Africa wants to curb imports of used clothes. But it's not easy
Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania are major importers of used garments from the West and China.
May 23, 2026Uganda confirms three new Ebola cases, bringing total to five - Reuters
Uganda confirms three new Ebola cases, bringing total to five Reuters
May 23, 2026UK scientists developing Ebola vaccine that could be ready for trials in months
The rare species of Ebola involved - known as Bundibugyo - kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet.
May 22, 2026WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda an emergency of international concern - Reuters
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda an emergency of international concern Reuters
May 17, 2026Uganda's president sworn in for record seventh term
Yoweri Museveni, 81, won disputed elections in January to extend his 40-year rule.
May 12, 2026BBC uncovers the scammers exploiting dogs to elicit donations from animal lovers
Unwitting donors hand over money to save suffering animals but Ugandan con artists pocket the cash.
May 4, 2026Man sentenced to death for murder of toddlers at Ugandan nursery
Christopher Okello Onyum had pleaded insanity but this was dismissed by the judge.
April 30, 2026More than 200 rescued from IS-linked group in DR Congo
The youngest of those freed from an Allied Democratic Forces camp is a girl aged just 14, Uganda's army says.
April 20, 2026Chimpanzees in Uganda locked in vicious 'civil war', say researchers
The once close-knit community of Ngogo chimpanzees have been at loggerheads for the last eight years.
April 10, 2026Seven Eritrean players fail to return home after international match
Several footballers have absconded in the past leaving behind what rights groups call a repressive government.
April 6, 2026DR Congo agrees to take deportees from the US
The country will start receiving deportees from this month but has not said how many they will accept.
April 6, 2026US deports eight people 'of African origin' to Uganda
The Uganda Law Society criticises the deportation, saying it was illegal and "dehumanising".
April 3, 2026Islamic State-linked rebels kill 43 in eastern Congo, army say - Reuters
Islamic State-linked rebels kill 43 in eastern Congo, army say Reuters
April 2, 2026Four toddlers stabbed to death at Ugandan nursery school
The suspect is in custody but his motive is unknown, the police say in a brief statement.
April 2, 2026Rationing power and diluting petrol - how African countries are coping with effects of Iran war
The disruption in oil supplies has caused shortages and concerns in several African countries.
March 26, 2026Forty years after the last one was poached, rhinos are back in the wild in Uganda
The return of southern white rhinos from the country comes after Ugandan poachers once wiped them out.
March 18, 2026Ugandan opposition leader goes abroad after two months in hiding
Uganda's military chief has said Bobi Wine is wanted "dead or alive", although some ministers have denied he is being sought.
March 15, 2026Fears for press freedom as billionaire takes control of East Africa's largest media house
Rostam Aziz's purchase raises questions about continued journalistic independence in the region.
March 14, 2026Uganda's Kiplimo regains world half marathon record in Lisbon - Reuters
Uganda's Kiplimo regains world half marathon record in Lisbon Reuters
March 8, 2026Uganda police arrest two women accused of kissing in violation of homosexuality law - Reuters
Uganda police arrest two women accused of kissing in violation of homosexuality law Reuters
February 24, 2026'Affront to humanity': Sudan slams Uganda for hosting RSF paramilitary boss
Sudan accuses Uganda of flouting international law by meeting Rapid Support Forces boss Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.
February 22, 2026