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UN judge deceived woman to work as slave while studying for law PhD, court told

Lydia Mugambe is accused of preventing the young Ugandan woman from holding down steady employment due to forced unpaid work.

Evening Standard

Judge accused of trafficking woman to UK ‘told police she had diplomatic immunity’

Lydia Mugambe is accused of arranging the alleged victim’s travel ‘with a view to her being exploited’

The Independent UK

Uganda drops military trial as opposition leader’s health falters

Kizza Besigye has grown ‘critically ill’ during hunger strike against imprisonment, his lawyer says.

Al Jazeera

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M23 rebels are marching across eastern DRC: the interests driving players in the conflict

The current conditions in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) resemble the situation during the Second Congo War between 1998 and 2003. This resulted in millions of deaths, with neighbouring countries – especially Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi – playing a significant role.

The Conversation

Attorney says opposition figure detained in Uganda for alleged crimes against the state is unwell

A prominent opposition figure jailed in Uganda for allegedly threatening state security is unwell and in need of urgent medical care

The Independent UK

M23’s capture of Goma is the latest chapter in eastern Congo’s long-running war

At a recent summit in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, leaders of eight African states released a statement calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

The Conversation

What is Sudan virus and how similar is it to Ebola?

The Ugandan government and the World Health Organization recently confirmed an outbreak of Sudan virus disease. The index (first-known) case of this outbreak is thought to be a 32-year-old male nurse from a hospital in Kampala, the capital of Uganda.

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One dead, eight sickened in Uganda’s new Ebola outbreak

Uganda’s Health Ministry has confirmed nine Ebola cases in the country.

Al Jazeera

Ebola Cases Rise In Uganda, Health Authorities Monitor Situation

Uganda reports nine Ebola cases with one fatality. Contact tracing and vaccine trials ongoing to contain the outbreak.

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Ebola cases in Uganda rise to 9, while 265 others are being monitored under quarantine

Health authorities in Uganda say Ebola cases in the country have risen to nine while 265 other people are being monitored under quarantine

The Independent UK

Could a rebellion in eastern Congo widen into a regional war?

Analysts say the deadly march by Rwanda-backed rebels across eastern Congo could widen into a regional conflict drawing in even more countries, and the two nations most involved in the mineral-rich area might be the key to stopping the violence

The Independent UK

Uganda battles new Ebola outbreak – and a vaccine hesitancy crisis

Amid sixth outbreak of Sudan Ebola virus, Ugandans bemoan lack of official communication and fears for the economy.

Al Jazeera

Ebola Outbreak In Uganda: CDC Warns Travelers Of Deadly Virus That Has No Approved Vaccines Or Treatment

The CDC raised the alert to Level 2, urging travelers to "Practice Enhanced Precautions," against the deadly infection.

Medical Daily

CDC Urges Precautions For Travelers Amid Uganda Ebola Outbreak

Stay informed about the Ebola outbreak in Uganda and follow recommended precautions for safe travel. Learn about collaborative efforts between U.S. and Uga...

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The Independent UK

US officials issue travel warning over Ebola outbreak

Working to stop overseas outbreaks before they reach America was complicated by Trump’s order to stop working with the WHO

The Guardian - UK

Being a mother in the west would be a dream, I thought. But compared with Uganda, it was a nightmare

Nothing prepared me for the reality of mothering without my extended family to help. How have western women managed like this for so long?

Al Jazeera

Uganda starts clinical trial to combat Sudan strain of Ebola

Uganda initiates Ebola trial after a nurse’s death from the virus.

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Uganda Begins Clinical Trial Of Ebola Vaccine

Uganda launches clinical trial for Ebola vaccine targeting Sudan strain after recent outbreak. Ongoing challenges in East Africa highlight importance of gl...

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The Independent UK

Uganda begins Ebola vaccine trial after new outbreak kills a nurse and infects 2 other people

Ugandan authorities have begun a clinical trial of a vaccine against the Sudan strain of Ebola that has killed one person in the outbreak declared last week

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Uganda Prepares Trial Vaccine To Combat Ebola Outbreak

Uganda prepares to combat Ebola outbreak in Kampala with trial vaccine deployment and contact tracing, supported by WHO.

The Independent UK

Ugandan health authorities are set to begin an Ebola vaccine trial after new outbreak kills a nurse

Ugandan officials are preparing to deploy a trial vaccine as part of efforts to stem an outbreak of Ebola in the capital, Kampala

International Business Times

For World's Poorest, Fears For Long-term Setbacks After Trump Aid Cut

In Uganda, millions of schoolchildren have benefitted from a universal education program backed by the United States.

International Business Times

Military Trial Of Uganda Opposition Leader To Continue Despite Court Ruling

Uganda's president condemned on Saturday a Supreme Court ruling that civilians cannot be tried in military court, while the army said it would continue court martialling ex-presidential candidate Kizza Besigye.

The Independent UK

As M23 rebel group advances in Congo, a new leader signals a shift in its identity

The M23 rebel group that is backed by Rwanda has emerged as a more potent force after being crushed during their first rebellion in 2012

The Times of India

Uganda Ebola outbreak kills 1; top signs and symptoms of the deadly disease

A fresh Ebola outbreak has been reported in Uganda two years after the last one ended in the landlocked country in January 2023, Uganda's ministry of health has confirmed. A 32-year-old male nurse died of the deadly viral hemorrhagic fever in Kampala. The patient exhibited a series of deadly symptoms…

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