All of Africa Today - May 21, 2026
05/21/2026

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Ugandans Question WHO Over 'Ebola Bundibugyo' Naming
05/21/2026

[Nile Post] A fresh debate has erupted in Uganda over the naming of the Ebola Bundibugyo virus strain, with diplomats, journalists, and sections of the public questioning why a deadly disease variant continues to carry the name of a Ugandan district despite modern World Health Organization naming pr

Unicef Raises Concern Over Impact On Children in DRC, Uganda
05/21/2026

[Premium Times] The outbreak, which the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), has already recorded 528 suspected cases and 132 deaths across both countries.

Shakira Invites Uganda's Ghetto Kids to World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show
05/21/2026

[New Times] Popular Ugandan dance group Ghetto Kids are set to share the stage with Colombian pop superstar Shakira during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final in New Jersey on July 19.

Health Authorities Are Racing to Contain Ebola in the DR Congo and Uganda. Here's What's Making It So Challenging
05/21/2026

[The Conversation Africa] The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is grappling with a rising Ebola epidemic, with almost 600 cases detected so far and more than 130 deaths.

Ebola Outbreak - 'Every Epidemic Begins in a Community and Ends in a Community'
05/21/2026

[UN News] Facing a fast-moving Ebola outbreak caused by a rare strain of the virus, the World Health Organization (WHO) is relying on a rapid, community-centred response to halt transmission in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, a senior official has told UN News.

Four Arrested Over Shs388.9m Gold Scam in Kampala
05/21/2026

[Nile Post] Police in Kampala have arrested four suspects on allegations of defrauding a South African national of USD103,050( approximately shs388.9 million) in a gold scam.

Museveni, Zuma Discuss Uganda-South Africa Investment Cooperation
05/21/2026

[Nile Post] President Museveni has hosted former South African President Jacob Zuma at State Lodge Nakasero, where the two leaders held discussions aimed at strengthening business and investment cooperation between Uganda and South Africa.

Ebola - WHO Raises Concern Over Response Gaps As DR Congo, Uganda Record 528 Suspected Cases, 132 Deaths
05/21/2026

[Premium Times] The agency said insecurity, population movement and operational constraints were complicating surveillance and contact tracing efforts, particularly in eastern DRC, where most cases have been reported.

Mixed Reactions As Leaders Reflect On Legacy of NRM Mobiliser Karangwa in Kayunga
05/21/2026

[Nile Post] The late Moses Karangwa Kaliisa continues to draw mixed reactions from leaders and residents in Kayunga District, with supporters hailing his political influence while others recall contentious issues linked to land disputes and alleged political intimidation during his leadership.

Last MP Swears in, Says Parliament Lied About His Whereabouts
05/21/2026

[Nile Post] Bukuya County Member of Parliament Michael Iga Bukenya took a belated oath of office on Wednesday before the Clerk to Parliament, Adolf Mwesigye, before turning his guns toward officials he said misled the public about his whereabouts when he missed last week's initial swearing-in of Mem

Museums Should Go Beyond Artifacts, Heritage Leaders Urge
05/21/2026

[Nile Post] The Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) has launched two-day celebrations at Hotel Africana to mark 20 years of promoting and preserving Uganda's rich cultural heritage, with a strong call to transform museums into active spaces of dialogue and unity rather than mere storage place

Justice Ministry Expands Regional Presence With Lira Office to Improve Access to Legal Services
05/21/2026

[Nile Post] The government has opened a regional office of the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs in Lira City in a move aimed at addressing persistent delays in legal services, costly litigation, and limited access to government legal representation in Northern Uganda.

Over 30 Youths Rescued in Nansana Over Alleged Fake Job Recruitment Scam
05/21/2026

[Nile Post] Police in Nansana have rescued more than 30 youths who were allegedly lured into Kampala with false promises of employment by a company identified as Globel Alliance.

Balimwezo, 34 KCCA Lc5 Councilors Sworn in
05/21/2026

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Amid heightened Ebola alertness in the country, the swearing-in of the Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA) Lord Mayor Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga and 34 councilors at City Hall was conducted under strict health protocols that significantly limited public participati

NRM CEC to Decide Parliament Speaker Candidate On Friday
05/21/2026

[Independent (Kampala)] Gulu -- Richard Todwong, the Secretary General of the ruling National Resistance Movement, has said the party will officially pronounce itself on its preferred candidate for the Speaker of Parliament after a meeting of the party's Central Executive Committee scheduled for Fri

No Evidence Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni Asked Kenyans to Support President Ruto Ahead of the 2027 Election
05/20/2026

[Africa Check] No evidence Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni asked Kenyans to support president Ruto ahead of the 2027 election

Three Suspected Ebola Cases At Mubende Hospital
05/20/2026

[Nile Post] Access to Mubende Regional Referral Hospital has been restricted following the registration of three suspected Ebola cases, with results from the Ministry of Health still pending.

New Lethal Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo 'Deeply Concerning' for WHO
05/19/2026

[allAfrica] Geneva - The World Health Organization (WHO) head said Tuesday that the situation is "deeply concerning" in the Democratic Republic of Congo due to a new species of Ebola for which there is no licensed vaccine or treatment, and that is believed to have killed 131 people.

All of Africa Today - May 19, 2026
05/19/2026

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Forest Pharmacy - How Kibale's Chimpanzees Use Nature to Boost Health and Sexual Vitality
05/20/2026

[Nile Post] Deep within the lush ecosystem of Kibale Forest National Park, a remarkable story of survival, instinct and natural medicine unfolds every day.

Govt Issues New Ebola Guidelines for Public Gatherings, Transport
05/20/2026

[Nile Post] The Ministry of Health Uganda has issued new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aimed at preventing the spread of Ebola Virus Disease during public gatherings, religious services, transport operations and burial ceremonies.

Corruption Had Suffocated Ugandans, Says Mulimba As He Praises Museveni, Muhoozi Crackdown
05/20/2026

[Nile Post] Former State Minister for Foreign Affairs John Mulimba has welcomed the ongoing anti-corruption crackdown by security agencies, describing it as long overdue and a major relief to millions of Ugandans frustrated by widespread graft.

Airtel Uganda Starts Direct-to-Cell Starlink Trials
05/20/2026

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Airtel Uganda has commenced testing of the Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite service in a move aimed at expanding connectivity and improving network access in hard-to-reach areas across the country.