Kenya confirms first Ebola case imported from Congo after patient dies in Nairobi Kenya’s Health Ministry has confirmed the country’s first imported Ebola case from Congo The Independent UK · 20m ago
Wakaliga Uganda review – a blistering superhero movie with hardboiled cops and a nefarious ‘girl with a voluminous bum’ A young man possessed by the spirit of a mythical Buganda warrior leads the film-making collective’s explosive new diatribe against the theft of cultural artefacts – with the help of a ‘video joker’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 4
Three Scans Looked Normal Before a Ugandan Midwife Learned Her Baby Shared the Womb with a Molar Pregnancy A Ugandan midwife carried a baby girl to 30 weeks, despite a rare molar pregnancy whose hormone levels neared 4 million. Both are doing well. Medical Daily · Oct 3
On the run for 20 years, Ugandan warlord Kony still 'active' within the Lord's Resistance Army In recent months, the eastern Central African Republic has been hit by several attacks attributed to the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), a Ugandan militia infamous for its massacres and mass abductions of children in the 1990s and 2000s. The group's leader, Joseph Kony, wanted by the International Criminal Court for… France 24 · Oct 2
Kenya breaks ground on $16bn refinery as environmental concerns grow East Africa is accelerating its push for greater energy independence with a new $16 billion refinery in Kenya – but the project is raising fears over the environmental cost of an expanding oil economy. Radio France Internationale · Oct 1
Ghana boss Queiroz refuses to quit after poor start to 2027 AFCON qualifiers Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz on Wednesday refused to resign after his side's calamitous 4-2 defeat at home to Gambia in qualifiers for next year's Africa Cup of Nations in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda. Radio France Internationale · Sep 30
Ugandan coronation comes under social media scrutiny In tonight's edition: Uganda's new king of Tooro is crowned before thousands of people. Also, Africa's richest man cautions the continent against losing control of its major projects. And dozens of civilians are killed as Ethiopian government forces bombard towns in the northern region of Tigray. France 24 · Sep 29
Journalist to be crowned king of Uganda’s Tooro after succession row Thousands of spectators are expected to attend the coronation in Fort Portal The Independent UK · Sep 29
Côte d'Ivoire outfox Ghana on Renard's return in Afcon 2027 qualifier Hervé Renard launched his second spell as Côte d’Ivoire head coach with a 2-0 victory over Ghana in the first qualifying game for next year's Africa Cup of Nations in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Radio France Internationale · Sep 25
Anthropic Is Taking Medical AI Global With a New Partnership. It Aims To Take The Work To Some 100 Countries. The rollout includes countries such as Sudan, Uganda, Angola, Haiti and Mongolia as Anthropic expands its work in medicine and life sciences. International Business Times · Sep 23
Uganda suspends military ties with Turkey over extradition of Museveni critic Uganda has suspended all military and defence cooperation with Turkey over Ankara's ongoing refusal to extradite an exiled Ugandan blogger and fierce critic of President Yoweri Museveni. Radio France Internationale · Sep 20
Hundreds rally at Turkey’s embassy in Uganda to demand a dissident’s extradition Hundreds of Ugandans have demonstrate outside the Turkish Embassy to demand the extradition of dissident Fred Lumbuye The Independent UK · Sep 18
Prince Harry Makes Dramatic Return to UK Spotlight — On the Exact Same Day as William and Charles Prince Harry's UK charitable engagements have renewed scrutiny of his relationship with the Royal Family, prompting Buckingham Palace to clarify that he and Meghan remain non-working royals. International Business Times UK · Sep 17
The Economic Times · Sep 15 Prince Harry has made it ‘very clear’ he and Meghan ‘will not be controlled by the palace’ as Uganda pulls out of Invictus Games Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have decided to remain non-working royals with the Duke of Sussex clearly stating that 'it is very clear' that he and Duchess will not be controlled by the palace. Prince Harry has made it clear that they won't let the palace dictate their support for…
The Independent UK · Sep 15 Bulletin AM briefing: New claims from Diana’s brother and British mum rescued in Malawi Here are five of the biggest stories this morning
The Independent UK · Sep 15 In parts of Africa, rainmakers face cruel violence by farmers as climate change vexes many African rainmakers have long served as spiritual leaders in their communities, performing rituals to implore the deities for rainfall
International Business Times UK · Sep 14 King Charles Delivers a Brutal 'Reality Check' to Harry and Meghan as Palace Makes Their Royal Status Clear King Charles has reaffirmed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's non-working royal status, prompting expert claims of a 'reality check.'
International Business Times UK · Sep 14 'No Problem': King Charles Clears Way for Uganda To Rejoin Harry's Invictus Games Uganda will take part in the 2027 Invictus Games after a call between its military chief and a senior Palace official clarified that King Charles supported the country's participation.
The Independent UK · Sep 14 Uganda reverses withdrawal from Invictus Games after King Charles intervenes The King’s private secretary called Uganda’s chief of defence forces to give a green light to the nation’s participation in the Invictus Games
Evening Standard · Sep 14 King’s aide encourages Uganda back into Invictus Games fold Uganda will now take part in the tournament for injured, sick or wounded former and still-serving service personnel in Birmingham next year.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 14 Uganda reverses Invictus Games withdrawal after reassurance from King Charles Military chief had pulled country out over ‘Harry-Meghan nonsense’ but U-turned after clarification from the palace
Euronews · Sep 14 Succession row kicks off in Uganda after amateur goalkeeper says no to throne The committee's first choice — a non-league goalkeeper from south-east London — declined, citing other responsibilities. His replacement was then rejected by the late king's own family, who produced a 2022 will that the committee ignored.
We Got This Covered · Sep 13 American missionary in Uganda accused of calling black children ‘monkeys’ so he justifies himself: ‘why would I want to be around these people’ He left Uganda after facing backlash.