The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to worsen, exacerbating a severe hunger crisis and hampering response efforts, with cases topping 3,200 and over 1,400 deaths. Meanwhile, neighboring Uganda has successfully declared an end to its latest Ebola outbreak.
Uganda is experiencing a severe food crisis, with at least 19 people having died of starvation and 1.5 million more at risk of malnutrition, according to experts.
NMG Uganda is set to resume its operations following approval from President Museveni, with Rostam Azizi reaffirming the Group’s commitment to impactful journalism.
Ugandan diplomat Olara Otunnu has announced his candidacy to become the next head of the United Nations. He joins the race for the top leadership position in the international organization.
Following a tragic school crash in Uganda, the African Travel Commission (ATC) has called for the implementation of stricter safety protocols for educational excursions across Africa.
A tragic bus crash in Uganda has resulted in the deaths of over 20 schoolchildren who were on an excursion. The incident has led to parents demanding answers and the Ugandan government suspending all school trips.
Uganda has discharged its last Ebola patient, marking a significant step towards being declared Ebola-free and beginning a 42-day countdown. This 'moment of joy' has led to calls for lifting travel restrictions, even as Ebola spreads more quickly in the DRC.
Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye collapsed in court and was taken away by ambulance; he has been in custody since November 2024.
Aziz Abdul never met his grandfather. He was a military dictator and died in exile when little Aziz was a toddler. His name was Idi Amin.
Uganda has launched emergency food relief distribution following reports of at least 19 deaths from hunger in the Karamoja region, which has suffered months of drought and crop failures, leaving 1.5 million people facing malnutrition.
Uganda is relocating 12 endangered Nubian giraffes from Murchison Falls National Park to Ajai Wildlife Reserve to protect them from oil drilling and habitat pressures, aiming to restore the reserve's wildlife population.
A school bus crash in Uganda has resulted in the deaths of dozens of pupils and one adult, prompting the government to ban all school outings. An early probe suggests the driver lost control, causing the bus to veer off the road and overturn.
A tragic school bus accident in Uganda resulted in the deaths of at least 20 children and one adult. The incident occurred during a school trip, leaving dozens injured.
A Ugandan woman shared her story with DW about losing 20 years of her life to xenophobia in South Africa, as renewed anti-immigrant tensions in 2026 forced hundreds of African migrants to leave.
Uganda has officially declared an end to its latest Ebola outbreak, even as the Democratic Republic of Congo faces a rapidly escalating outbreak with a death toll nearing its worst on record.
Ugandan women working in the Middle East report facing slavery, humiliation, and confinement, yet many continue to seek opportunities abroad.
Two women, Wendy Faith and Alesi Diana Denise, were freed after five months in prison in Uganda following allegations of engaging in same-sex activity, highlighting the impact of the country's anti-LGBTQ+ law.
Italian Ambassador to Uganda, Mauro Massoni, met with the newly appointed Speaker of the Ugandan House of Representatives, Jacob Okoth, in Kampala to discuss diplomatic cooperation.
Ugandan prosecutors have dropped a case against two women who were arrested for kissing in public under the country's strict anti-gay laws, sparking renewed calls for the repeal of such legislation.