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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
POLITICSAug 27Ugandan president’s son, Kainerugaba declares bid to succeed father in 2031KAMPALA — Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, has formally declared his intention to contest the country’s presidency in 2031, signalling his ambition to succeed his father. Kainerugaba, 52, made the declaration in a series of posts on X on Tuesday, putting to rest speculation over whether he would eventually seek Uganda’s highest […] The post Ugandan president’s son, Kainerugaba declares bid to succeed father in 2031 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHAug 27Uganda declares Ebola outbreak over after 42 days without new case… Africa CDC, WHO hail rapid response, warn neighbouring countries to remain vigilantBy Chioma Obinna Uganda has declared the end of its Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo species after completing 42 consecutive days without recording a new confirmed case, marking a major milestone in the country’s response to the deadly viral disease. The declaration […] The post Uganda declares Ebola outbreak over after 42 days without new case appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHAug 27Ebola outbreak over in Uganda but cases still rising in DR CongoThe outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in Uganda is over but it is still not under control in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo. The Congolese government says there have been more than 2,700 deaths and more than 5,600 cases of Ebola and that transmission remains active.France 24 [en]
MILITARYAug 27Ugandan forces showcase skills at military competition amid Gaza deployment rowTeams from across Uganda’s Defense Forces showcased their skills this week at the 2026 edition of the Interforces Drill Competition. The event comes amid controversy over the deployment of soldiers to the Gaza Strip, as part of the International Stabilisation Force.Africanews [en]
HEALTHAug 26World Health Organization says Ebola outbreak in Uganda is overInternational body declares Uganda Ebola-free after 42 days without new transmission, though cases rise in DR Congo.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 26Son of Uganda president says he will stand for top job in 2031The son of Uganda's president has announced his intention to run for the country's top office in 2031. This sets the stage for a future political contest within the nation.freemalaysiatoday.com · Malaysia
POLITICSAug 25Ugandan President hosts RCCG General Overseer Adeboye, wifePresident Yoweri Museveni of Uganda and First Lady Janet Museveni hosted the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, and his wife, Pastor Folu Adeboye, at a state dinner in Entebbe. The post Ugandan President hosts RCCG General Overseer Adeboye, wife appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria