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May 26, 2026, 11:06 am
Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Spreading Rapidly, Says WHO Head Tedros
- [allAfrica] Geneva -- World Health Organization (WHO) head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading rapidly.
All of Africa Today - May 26, 2026
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The Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Shows Why Preparedness Cannot Wait
- [Nigeria Health Watch] ''As we scale up our detection and response, we expect to see more cases initially before the curve begins to go down'' These were the words of Prof Mohamed Janabi, WHO Regional Director for Africa, speaking at the latest WHO press briefing on the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, which your Nigeria Health Watch team attended in person for the first time. It was important to be in the room with the Director-General, the Regional Director for Africa, and the
Inside Africa's Race to Stop Ebola
- [Independent (Kampala)] Uganda is mobilizing its hard-earned Ebola expertise as eastern DRC's outbreak threatens to overwhelm borders, and strain economies
How It Went Down As Oboth-Oboth Was Elected Speaker of 12th Parliament
- [Nile Post] Kampala -- Parliament on Tuesday convened for a tightly managed and highly attended sitting to elect the Speaker of the 12th Parliament, in a process marked by multiple nominations, procedural rulings, and a decisive vote that eventually handed victory to Jacob L'Okori Oulanyah Oboth.
Oboth-Oboth Is Speaker of the 12th Parliament
- [Independent (Kampala)] Oboth Oboth 441
Ebola - Potential Death Toll in DRC Tops 200
- [Independent (Kampala)] Nairobi -- The number of deaths attributed to an Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has exceeded 200, the Ministry of Communication and Media said on the X social network.
Arsenal Supporter Killed By Manchester United Colleague After Dispute
- [Nile Post] Police in Kampala are investigating the murder of a 34-year-old boda boda rider who allegedly died following a violent altercation linked to a football rivalry in Bakuli.
Character, Not Just Corruption - Why Anita Among Was Crucified and Tayebwa Spared
- [Nile Post] Let me begin by congratulating Hon Oboth Oboth on his well-deserved elevation to the position of Speaker.
Anita Among's Cash Trail Leads Probe to Parliament Staff Accounts
- [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Investigators probing corruption at Parliament are reportedly zeroing in on multiple bank accounts belonging to staff close to former Speaker Anita Among.
Museveni Declares War On Underperforming Ministers
- [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has signaled a tougher approach toward government officials, warning that ministers and leaders who fail to help citizens benefit from government poverty-eradication programs could face dismissal.
'True Strength Is Respect and Partnership' - Advancing Positive Masculinity in Uganda
- [Spotlight Initiative] TORORO DISTRICT, Uganda - Vincent Onyango represents a growing movement of men redefining leadership within their homes and communities. At 28 years old, he is a youth counsellor and trained community volunteer on gender-based violence (GBV), sanitation and hygiene.
Mwenda Apologises for 'Conmen' Remarks, Revises Criticism of Museveni's Investment Policy
- [Nile Post] Veteran journalist and political commentator Andrew Mwenda has apologised for remarks he made against individuals linked to government-supported investment projects, admitting that parts of his criticism of President Museveni's industrial policy were unfair and poorly framed.
Museveni Questions Invalid Votes, Warns Incompetent Ministers As 12th Parliament Opens
- [Nile Post] President Museveni has commended the 12th Parliament for conducting the election of its Speaker and Deputy Speaker in what he described as a peaceful and transparent manner, while warning that he will dismiss ministers who fail to deliver for the people they serve.
High Court Stops Law Council Orders Banning Lawyer Buzibira From Legal Practice
- [Nile Post] The High Court in Kampala has stopped the implementation of orders of the Law Council Disciplinary Committee against lawyer Richard Buzibira.
Museveni Threatens to Sack Ministers Over Persistent Village Poverty Despite Parish Funding
- [Nile Post] President Museveni has warned that he will sack ministers whose areas continue to register high poverty levels despite the rollout of parish-based government funding programmes, saying leaders must take personal responsibility for transforming household incomes.
Police Urge Caution As Schools Reopen for Second Term
- [Nile Post] As learners across the country return to school for the second term of 2026, the Uganda Police Force has appealed to motorists, parents, school administrators, and the public to observe strict road safety measures to protect children during the busy back-to-school period.
Section of MPs Insist On Woman Deputy Speaker
- [Nile Post] Calls for gender balance dominated Parliament on Monday as a section of legislators pushed for the election of a woman Deputy Speaker, arguing that the top leadership of the House should not be occupied exclusively by men.
Bishop Rubaramira Urges Christians to Avoid Handshakes Amid Ebola Concerns
- [Nile Post] The Bishop of Kabale Diocese, Rt Rev Callist Rubaramira, has cautioned Christians against handshakes and unnecessary travel as part of efforts to prevent the spread of Ebola following the confirmation of at least three cases in Uganda.
Speakership Race Shouldn't Be About Lobbying - Museveni Tells NRM MPs
- [Nile Post] President Museveni has called for discipline in the speakership race, noting it should not be about lobbying or campaigning.
Hospitality Sector Emerges As Strategic Driver of Uganda's Tourism Growth At Poate 2026
- [Nile Post] KAMPALA -- Uganda's hospitality sector is increasingly being recognized as a strategic pillar in the country's tourism development, with industry stakeholders calling for stronger government support to unlock its full potential.
Major Overhaul in Ruto's Security Team After Fresh Security Breach
- [Nile Post] Kenya's Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, has announced immediate and far-reaching changes within President William Ruto's Presidential Escort Unit following a fresh security breach during a public function in Kilifi County.
MTN Internet Bus Graduates Kampala Youth As Uganda's Digital Divide Persists
- [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Uganda's youthful population is increasingly being pushed into a digital economy many are still ill-prepared to navigate, prompting fresh efforts by private sector players and development organisations to close the country's widening digital skills gap.
Why Women Involvement in Agricultural Mechanization Remains Low in Northern Uganda
- [Independent (Kampala)] Gulu -- Low participation of women in agricultural mechanization is emerging as a major concern in northern Uganda, despite increasing adoption of modern farming technologies aimed at boosting commercial agriculture and productivity.
Ugandans, Disregard Fake Weekend Monitor Front Page About Electoral Commission and Election Results
- [Africa Check] Ugandans, disregard fake Weekend Monitor front page about electoral commission and election results
Oboth, Tayebwa Take Leadership of the 12th Parliament
- [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- West Budama Central Member of Parliament, Jacob Marksons Oboth has been elected Speaker of the 12th Parliament after securing 441 votes.
Ex-WBs Journalist Rumanyika Among Three Dead After Vehicle Hits Elephant in Murchison
- [Nile Post] Former WBS TV journalist and veteran media personality Robert Wamala Rumanyika has been confirmed among three people who died in a tragic road accident involving a Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) vehicle along the Karuma-Pakwach road near Murchison Falls National Park.
URA Officials Killed After Vehicle Hits Elephant Near Karuma
- [Nile Post] Robert Wamala Lumanyika, a senior official at the Uganda Revenue Authority and former WBS Television journalist, was one of the three officials killed Sunday night in a fatal accident involving the Taxman's van and an elephant.
Today in History - Uganda's Modern Police Force Is Born
- [Nile Post] The foundations of Uganda's modern police force were laid on this day in 1906 when the colonial administration officially renamed the Uganda Armed Constabulary to the Uganda Protectorate Police, a move widely recognised as the birth of organised policing in Uganda.
C-Care Uganda Symposium Makes Case for Affordable Treatment Across the Country
- [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- C-Care Uganda marked its 30th year in the country on Friday with a symposium, where key speakers called for the building of super-specialised health services to bring a halt to the costly trips patients take abroad seeking medical care.
