Ugandan dance group Ghetto Kids celebrated their World Cup final half-time performance alongside Burna Boy and Shakira in New Jersey, a 'life-changing' experience for members like 10-year-old Sierra. The group, founded by Dauda Kavuma to support vulnerable children, balances global fame with an 'education-first' mentality.
Oxford University announced a volunteer received the first dose of a rapidly developed vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, responsible for over 1,000 deaths in DRC and Uganda. The ChAdOx1 BDBV vaccine, using AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine technology, went from concept to clinic in eight weeks.
Wendy Faith and Alesi Diana Denise, accused of same-sex activity under Uganda's anti-LGBTQ+ laws, were acquitted after five months in prison in Arua City. Their case highlights ongoing fear and discrimination for LGBTQ+ Ugandans despite the charges being dropped.
Wendy Faith and Alesi Diana Denise were discharged after five months in a Ugandan prison, accused of same-sex activity under the Anti-Homosexuality Act. Their case was discontinued, but they face ongoing trauma, social stigma, and threats from the community.
The World Health Organization published new data showing the current Ebola outbreak in Congo, involving a new Bundibugyo strain, is spreading at the fastest rate ever recorded, with over 1,000 deaths in Congo and Uganda. Lack of vaccines, medicine, and funding, alongside attacks on health workers, are compounding the crisis.
The Ebola death count in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda has risen to 1,001, with 2,473 confirmed cases in DRC and 20 in Uganda. The World Health Organization declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern on May 17, centered in DRC's Ituri province.
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has caused nearly 1,000 deaths since May, with 2,473 cases recorded. The Bundibugyo strain is spreading faster than any previous outbreak, prompting urgent calls for action from health officials as cases also appear in neighboring Uganda.
Countries bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are intensifying border screenings, training health workers, and activating emergency plans to prevent the spread of Ebola. This comes as the DRC battles a growing outbreak with over 930 deaths and 2,344 cases, complicated by conflict and insecurity in eastern DRC.
Countries bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo, including Zambia, Uganda, and Rwanda, have intensified Ebola screening and emergency plans as the DRC battles a growing outbreak with over 930 deaths. Regional cooperation through the EAC is strengthening preparedness, while conflict in eastern DRC complicates containment.
Uganda has begun lobbying countries to lift Ebola-related travel restrictions after discharging its last confirmed patient, a Congolese national, from a Kampala hospital. The move starts a 42-day countdown for WHO to declare Uganda Ebola-free, despite 15 countries maintaining restrictions impacting tourism and trade.
우간다 변호사협회가 판사 호칭을 '마이 로드' 등 식민 잔재에서 '판사님'으로 바꾸려 했으나, 사법부가 법원 절차는 사법부 고유 권한이라며 제동을 걸었다. 케냐 등 다른 아프리카 국가에서도 유사한 논쟁이 있었다.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is spreading rapidly, with 1,759 cases and 600 deaths recorded as of July 8. The rare Bundibugyo variant has also spread to Uganda. Factors like ongoing conflict, aid cuts, and attacks on healthcare workers are intensifying the spread and hindering containment efforts.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is rapidly spreading, with 1,759 cases and 600 deaths recorded as of July 8. The virus has also reached Uganda, reporting 20 cases and two deaths. The rare Bundibugyo variant, lacking approved treatment or vaccine, is driving the outbreak, which experts warn could be the deadliest on record due to ongoing conflict, aid cuts, and attacks on healthcare workers.
O surto de ebola na República Democrática do Congo (RDC) está se espalhando mais rápido do que qualquer outro anterior, com 1.759 casos e 600 mortes registradas até 7 de junho. A situação em Uganda permanece estável.
Uganda's progressive refugee policies are strained by severe funding cuts, leading to a health crisis. Aid reductions have slashed food rations, increased malnutrition, and forced the closure of health clinics, leaving refugees vulnerable and staff overwhelmed.
A new catnip-based lotion has shown effectiveness comparable to Deet in repelling mosquitoes during trials in Uganda. Developed to be affordable and locally producible, it aims to combat malaria by offering a sustainable alternative for rural communities.
Over 50 days into the Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda, clinical trials are underway for new treatments against the rarer Bundibugyo virus. Two drugs, remdesivir and MBP-134, are being tested for treatment, while obeldesivir is being studied for post-exposure prevention. The trials face challenges including ongoing conflict and community mistrust.
Uganda has identified a case of Marburg virus disease in a one-and-a-half-year-old child who has died, according to the Africa CDC. However, Ugandan health officials are reportedly reluctant to share information, raising concerns about potential travel restrictions and their impact on tourism.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated he does not wish to change the US Constitution to run for president, despite meeting the age requirement. Born in Uganda, he is ineligible due to the natural-born citizen clause.
Mariam Nabatanzi from Uganda gave birth to 44 children, including multiple sets of twins, triplets, and quadruplets, due to a rare condition called hyperovulation. Married at 12, she faced child marriage, poverty, and abandonment, yet raised her large family.
Uganda's military chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, ordered the closure of Nation Media Group outlets, including NTV and Daily Monitor, drawing condemnation from Amnesty International and the US. This move fuels concerns over press freedom and a potential power transfer from President Museveni to his son.
New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani stated he does not want the US Constitution changed to allow him to run for president, despite his recent political success and upcoming age eligibility. Born in Uganda, he is not a natural-born citizen, a constitutional requirement. He emphasized focusing on NYC and fighting for working people.
Ladidi Shaibu, 35, a Nigerian woman with albinism, was denied asylum in the US despite fears of persecution and ritual attacks in both Nigeria and Uganda. Her lawyer calls the decision "ridiculous," citing US policy changes under the Trump administration.
Uganda's Nation Media Group, including Daily Monitor, NTV, and Spark TV, is under military siege after Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of President Museveni, ordered their closure, citing the need for media to be guided by 'cadres of the revolution'.
