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WORLDSep 8Goalkeeper in London-based club chosen to become king in UgandaA British-based non-league goalkeeper has been selected as the next king of the Tooro people in Uganda. The post Goalkeeper in London-based club chosen to become king in Uganda appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 7"If he perceives you as a threat, he crushes you": Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the "bulldozer" who wants to succeed his father as head of UgandaLe fils de Yoweri Museveni, par ailleurs chef de l’armée ougandaise, se dit prêt à prendre la relève en 2031. Et n’hésite pas à écarter tous ceux qui pourraient lui faire obstacle, y compris au sein de sa propre famille.Jeune Afrique
BUSINESSSep 5Uber announces immediate withdrawal from Nigeria and UgandaUber has announced its immediate withdrawal from Nigeria and Uganda. The decision comes amid a global restructuring, but mainly as Uber has lost significant ground to its competitors in both countries.France 24 [en]
WORLDSep 4Body of King Oyo returns to Uganda ahead of burialThe body of Ugandan King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, recognised as the world's youngest reigning monarch, arrived back in Uganda on Friday following his death in the United States at age 34.Africanews [en]
WORLDSep 4Arab News | Uganda holds burial procession for world youngest kingUganda is holding a burial procession for a person identified as the world's "youngest king." This event is reported by Arab News.arabnews.com · Saudi Arabia
POLITICSSep 4Body of world's youngest traditional king returns home to Uganda amid succession rowKing Oyo died in the US last week aged 34 after receiving treatment for an aggressive form of cancer.BBC World
POLITICSSep 4The body of the world's youngest traditional king is repatriated to Uganda, amidst a succession crisisLe roi Oyo est décédé aux États-Unis la semaine dernière à l'âge de 34 ans après avoir été soigné pour une forme agressive de cancer.BBC Afrique
BUSINESSSep 4Drivers 'shocked' as Uber exits Nigeria, Uganda with competition, costs risingUber is leaving Nigeria and Uganda, ending its ride-hailing services in the two African markets with immediate effect.Africanews [en]
BUSINESSSep 2Uber shuts operations in Nigeria and Uganda with immediate effectNigeria - Africa's most populous country - is proving a tough market for ride-hailing services.BBC World
HEALTHSep 2Stigma keeps Ugandans with mental illness from careSocial stigma is preventing individuals with mental illness in Uganda from accessing necessary care. This points to a significant public health challenge in the region.independent.co.ug · Uganda
BUSINESSSep 2Uganda must capture more value from what it produces - The Observer Media LtdA media outlet reports that Uganda needs to increase the value it derives from its domestic production. This highlights an ongoing economic challenge and a call for policy improvement.observer.ug · Uganda
BUSINESSAug 31Albert Lake oil: Can the DRC challenge TotalEnergies' project in Uganda?Alors que l’entrée en production du projet controversé de la major française est imminente, Kinshasa réclame une exploitation équitable et concertée de l’or noir des zones frontalières.Jeune Afrique
WORLDAug 31Uganda : Lake Bunyonyi - the School Journey That Begins With a GambleA story from Uganda focuses on Lake Bunyonyi, describing a school journey that involves risk. This suggests a human interest piece about challenges faced by students in the region.allafrica.com · Nigeria
HEALTHAug 30Uganda finally gets Ebola clearance from WHOUganda has officially received clearance from the World Health Organization regarding Ebola, indicating the end of an outbreak in the country.independent.co.ug · Uganda
BUSINESSAug 30investment | Uganda OnlineThis article discusses investment activities in Uganda. It is relevant for understanding economic developments in the region.ugandaonline.net · Uganda
WORLDAug 28Ugandan King Oyo Nyimba, former world’s youngest monarch, dies at 34KAMPALA — King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom, who became the world’s youngest reigning monarch after ascending the throne at the age of three, has died at 34. The monarch died at about 10 p.m. local time on Thursday, according to the Prime Minister of the Tooro Kingdom, Calvin Armstrong […] The post Ugandan King Oyo Nyimba, former world’s youngest monarch, dies at 34 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDAug 28Oyo Nyimba, the “child king” of Uganda who ascended to the throne at 3, died at 34He was considered guardian of the tribal culture in the country. Oyo held the unofficial title of the youngest king in the world.Clarín
WORLDAug 28Uganda: World's 'youngest monarch' dies aged 34Oyo Nyimba, once recognized as the world's youngest reigning monarch, has died in his mid-30s. As one of Uganda's traditional monarchs, he took the throne of the Tooro kingdom in 1995, aged just 3.DW News [en]
HEALTHAug 28Uganda declares Ebola outbreak over after 42 days without a new caseIn a joint statement on Friday, the organisations said the achievement followed the discharge of Uganda’s last Ebola patient, an imported case, on 16 July 2026. The post Uganda declares Ebola outbreak over after 42 days without a new case appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSAug 28Uganda’s ‘Youngest Reigning’ King DiesKing Oyo succeeded his father, who died of a heart attack in 1995, but was crowned after turning 18 years old. The post Uganda’s ‘Youngest Reigning’ King Dies appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSAug 28World’s youngest reigning monarch dies in Uganda aged 34King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the traditional ruler of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom who became the world’s youngest reigning monarch at the age of three, has died at 34. His death was announced by Tooro Kingdom Prime Minister Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki on Friday. The cause of death was not immediately disclosed by the […] The post World’s youngest reigning monarch dies in Uganda aged 34 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDAug 28Uganda's King of Tooro, once world's youngest reigning monarch, dies at 34King Oyo Nyimba, leader of the Tooro kingdom in western Uganda, has died at the age of 34, the region's prime minister of his kingdom announced Thursday. Crowned at three years old, he became the world's youngest reigning monarch in 1995.France 24 [en]
DISASTERAug 27WHO declares Uganda Ebola-free after 42 days without new casesUganda shares an 877-kilometre border with the DRC, which is battling the deadliest Ebola outbreak in its history.EuroNews [en]
HEALTHAug 27WHO Declares Uganda Ebola-FreeThe country has been praised for its efforts in preventing the spread of the outbreak that has overwhelmed health facilities in parts of the east of neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The post WHO Declares Uganda Ebola-Free appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV