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Kenya confirms its first Ebola death as outbreak spreads
The patient had been living in DR Congo, where more than 4,000 people have died from the disease this year.
October 6, 2026Uber shuts operations in Nigeria and Uganda with immediate effect
Nigeria - Africa's most populous country - is proving a tough market for ride-hailing services.
September 2, 2026Outrage as Ugandan football captain murdered in street gang attack
The 27-year-old was beaten to death by suspected robbers after resisting an attempt to steal his belongings, police say.
August 6, 2026Uganda unveils statue of Israel PM's brother who died in Entebbe rescue mission
Yonatan Netanyahu was the only Israeli soldier to die as he led a mission to free more than 100 hostages.
August 2, 2026Why Uganda seems to be winning the battle against Ebola as virus spreads in DR Congo
Uganda discharged its last Ebola patient from hospital roughly two weeks ago.
August 1, 2026Veteran Ugandan opposition leader collapses in court and in ICU, his wife says
The 70 year old has been in detention since November 2024 and faces treason charges, which he denies.
July 30, 2026Idi Amin's boxer grandson determined to become new King of Scotland
Aziz Abdul wants Ugandans to recognise him as a Commonwealth Games boxing gold medallist rather than as Idi Amin's grandson.
July 28, 2026Dancing with Shakira at World Cup was 'very, very, very, very, very good' - Ghetto Kids
The child stars tell the BBC of their excitement entertaining their biggest crowd yet at the World Cup final.
July 24, 2026'Moment of joy' as Uganda discharges last Ebola patient
Most of the recent cases were among travellers from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
July 16, 2026Uganda's leading media outlets shut down by army chief
NTV and Daily Monitor say their offices in the capital are under "military siege".
June 28, 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, 2026Uganda confirms three new Ebola cases, bringing total to five - Reuters
Uganda confirms three new Ebola cases, bringing total to five Reuters
May 23, 2026More die of suspected Ebola as WHO warns that numbers will rise further
In its latest update, the World Health Organization says there have now been 139 suspected deaths and 600 cases.
May 20, 2026WHO chief concerned at speed and scale of Ebola outbreak - Reuters
WHO chief concerned at speed and scale of Ebola outbreak Reuters
May 19, 2026CDC says one American tested positive for Ebola in DRC - Reuters
CDC says one American tested positive for Ebola in DRC Reuters
May 18, 2026Health workers race to contain Congo's fast-spreading Ebola outbreak - Reuters
Health workers race to contain Congo's fast-spreading Ebola outbreak Reuters
May 18, 2026What is Ebola and why is stopping this outbreak so difficult?
An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.
May 18, 2026At least six Americans exposed to Ebola during DR Congo outbreak
One of the six Americans believed to have been exposed is experiencing symptoms, according to media reports.
May 18, 2026How worrying is the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo?
An outbreak in DR Congo has been declared a health emergency, with almost 250 suspected cases reported.
May 17, 2026Ebola concern, Trump's Cassidy retribution and Eurovision - Reuters
Ebola concern, Trump's Cassidy retribution and Eurovision Reuters
May 17, 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, 2026US deports eight people 'of African origin' to Uganda
The Uganda Law Society criticises the deportation, saying it was illegal and "dehumanising".
April 3, 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, 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, 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