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WHO issues key advice as Ebola death toll nears triple figures

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The Independent UK · May 17

Ebola outbreak declared emergency of international concern: What is it, how does it spread, and is there a vaccine?

The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a global health emergency. The virus poses a significant risk to neighboring countries. While not a pandemic, the situation demands attention. Cases have been reported in eastern DRC. Vaccines exist for the Zaire strain,…

The Economic Times · May 17

Global health emergency declared over Ebola outbreak

WHO director-general says Ebola disease outbreak of international concern after more than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths

The Independent UK · May 17

Millions of farmers in Africa’s Great Lakes region face rising temperatures. Study predicts how crop disease and pests could spread

Farming in the Great Lakes region of Africa (which includes Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania and Kenya) is challenging because of changing environments and ongoing social and political tensions. These tensions include conflict over resources. As a result, agricultural productivity is low and there’s a high…

The Conversation · May 12

Uganda's Museveni sworn in for seventh term as succession question looms

Uganda’s President Yowrei Museveni has been sworn in for a seventh – and possibly final – five-year term in office, as the country prepares to become an oil producer by the end of the year.

Radio France Internationale · May 12

Uganda's president Museveni sworn in for seventh consecutive term as son emerges as de facto ruler

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has been in power for 40 years

The Independent UK · May 12

Uganda’s Bobi Wine on the books (and songs) that shape his politics

Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, is a Ugandan music star and political leader currently in exile. Framing his movement as a “people power” struggle by young Ugandans for democratic transition, he is a vocal critic of the regime.

The Conversation · May 4

Uganda copying Russia and China with new bill designed to crush dissent, say critics

New law proposes up to 20 years in prison for promoting ‘foreign interests’, and restricts those who work with or are funded by overseas partners

The Guardian - UK · May 1

Uganda detains 231 foreigners in crackdown on possible human trafficking

Ugandan authorities say they have detained dozens of foreigners in a crackdown on illegal migration that was likely linked to human traffickers and cyberscam operations

The Independent UK · Apr 28

'Sovereignty' bill seeking to deter foreign influence has drawn widespread concern in Uganda

A bill by Ugandan authorities whose stated purpose is to deter foreign interference has drawn widespread criticism as concern grows over its all-encompassing definition of a foreign agent and its potential to hurt civic groups

The Independent UK · Apr 23