July 22
Congo-Kinshasa: Ebola Deaths Increase to Over 1,000
DW
The fatality rate of the latest Ebola virus outbreak since mid-May is far higher than in previous outbreaks. No vaccines or treatments exist for the new strain. Read more »
Uganda: Africa CDC Urges U.S. to Lift Uganda Ebola Travel Restrictions
Independent (Kampala)
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has called on the United States to lift travel restrictions imposed on Uganda following its recent Ebola… Read more »
Uganda: Fact Sheet - U.S. Government Awards $245,000 to Uganda Virus Research Institute (Uvri), Preserving 90 Years of American and Ugandan Scientific Partnership [press release]
U.S. Embassy Kampala
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Uganda: Museveni Allocates Second Industrial Hub to North Karamoja
Nile Post
President Museveni has allocated a second Presidential Zonal Industrial Hub to the Karamoja sub-region as part of efforts to expand access to vocational training and economic… Read more »
East Africa: Uganda Retains 72nd Place As Kenya Leads East Africa in 2026 Passport Rankings
Nile Post
Uganda has maintained its gradual improvement on the Henley Passport Index, ranking 72nd globally in the 2026 edition, with its passport offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Marks Decades of Polio-Free Status As UVRI Celebrates 90 Years
Nile Post
Uganda has renewed its commitment to sustaining its polio-free status as the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) celebrates 90 years of scientific research and public health… Read more »
Uganda: Court Gives State Seven Days to Account for Kivumbi's Whereabouts
Nile Post
The High Court in Kampala has ordered the government to conclude investigations into the whereabouts of former Butambala County MP Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi and report back to court… Read more »
Uganda: West Nile Leaders Urge Government to Complete Gen Moses Ali's Unfinished Legacy
Nile Post
West Nile leaders have called on the government to preserve the legacy of former Second Deputy Prime Minister and long-serving Adjumani West Member of Parliament Gen (Rtd) Moses… Read more »
Uganda: Dilapidated Roads and Bridges Cripple Trade in West Nile
Independent (Kampala)
Dilapidated bridges and deteriorating roads across the West Nile sub-region are disrupting trade, increasing transport costs and discouraging investment, with businesses and… Read more »
Uganda: Makerere University Introduces E-Transcripts, Expands Online Learning
Independent (Kampala)
Makerere University has launched electronic academic transcripts and certificates, allowing graduates to access their credentials online and enabling employers and other authorized… Read more »
Uganda: Makerere Scientists Discover Genetic Changes in Ebola Bundibugyo Virus
Independent (Kampala)
Researchers have identified genetic changes in the Ebola Bundibugyo virus that could reduce the effectiveness of existing diagnostic tests, prompting the development of new test… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Women Work in the Middle East Even Though They Face Abuse. They Told Us Why [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Labour migration from Uganda to the Middle East has surged since the early 2000s, with many young women travelling for employment as domestic workers. Most of these jobs are in… Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Wine, From Exile, Says Nup Remains Resilient After Six Years Despite Political Pressure
Nile Post
National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has said the opposition party remains resilient despite what he described as years of… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Shifts Karamoja Food Relief Distribution to UPDF, Prisons
Independent (Kampala)
Emergency food relief for drought-hit communities in Karamoja will now be distributed by the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Uganda Prisons Service after President… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Ebola Battle Enters Its Final Test
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda has entered a crucial phase in its latest battle against Ebola after discharging the country's last confirmed patient, beginning the mandatory 42-day period required before… Read more »
Uganda: Redefining Manhood - How a Father in Uganda Grew to Support His Family in New Ways
Spotlight Initiative
Spotlight Initiative and UN Women use the SASA! (Start, Awareness, Support, and Action) Together Approach to support communities to prevent violence against women and girls and… Read more »
July 21
Uganda: State House and Security Agencies Under Siege
Independent (Kampala)
How a crook weaved his way into the confidence of President Yoweri Museveni and is now wreaking havoc in the security institutions of state Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - July 21, 2026
allAfrica
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Uganda: Besigye Is in the Dock. but Who Else Is Being Judged? [opinion]
Nile Post
Every courtroom has an accused person. But some trials carry questions that extend far beyond the individual sitting in the dock. Read more »
Uganda: Bugisu Leadership Dispute Ends As Rival Factions Reach Court-Mediated Settlement
Nile Post
A long-running leadership dispute within the Bugisu cultural institution has come to an end after rival factions reached a court-mediated settlement, clearing the way for a legally… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Airlines Orders Eight Boeing Aircraft in Expansion Drive
Nile Post
Uganda Airlines has signed a deal with Boeing to acquire eight new aircraft, marking the national carrier's first direct purchase from the American aircraft manufacturer as it… Read more »
Uganda/Morocco: Morocco, Spain, Portugal to Co-Host 2030 FIFA World Cup
Independent (Kampala)
Morocco, Spain and Portugal will jointly host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, in what FIFA has described as a landmark celebration of the tournament's centenary and a major milestone for… Read more »
Uganda: New Telecom Taxes Renew Debate Over Whether Uganda Is Taxing Financial Inclusion
Independent (Kampala)
A renewed parliamentary push to review taxes on mobile money has reignited concerns that Uganda's tax regime is making digital financial services increasingly expensive and slowing… Read more »
Uganda: 10 Days On - Security Forces Silent As Muwanga Kivumbi Hearing Looms
Independent (Kampala)
The Uganda People's Defence Forces and Uganda Police Force have remained tight-lipped on the whereabouts of former Butambala MP Muwanga Kivumbi, 11 days after his arrest. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Announces Open National Park Days for 2026
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda is giving everyone a chance to visit its national parks without paying entry fees. The Ministry of Tourism has announced free entry for 3 days in September, open to both… Read more »
