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Uganda confirms fresh outbreak of Ebola virus

A 24-year-old man infected with Ebola has died in central Uganda in a fresh outbreak confirmed by health officials. The health minister has told journalists...

Burundi vexed by drum use in Uganda festival

Burundi's ministry of culture has expressed displeasure over what it describes as the “misuse of Burundian sacred drum” at the Nyege Nyege music festival...

Uganda’s transplant revolution brings hope to thousands

Uganda's parliament is scrutinising a proposed law that would enable organ transplants to happen in the country for the first time, transforming the lives...

Uganda criticises EU opposition to oil project

Uganda’s parliament has condemned a resolution by the European Union parliament entreating the country and Tanzania to halt the work of their oil and gas...

Ugandan landslides caused by heavy rains kills at least 16

According to tweets from the Uganda Red Cross, a landslide early on Wednesday triggered by heavy rains in the Kasese district on Tuesday night...

Uganda landslides kill at least 15 amid heavy rains

Landslides triggered by heavy rain have killed at least 15 people - mostly women and children - in Kasese, in western Uganda. Some homes were...

Uganda festival back on despite immorality claims

The popular Nyege Nyege music festival in Uganda will go ahead as planned after the government and organisers agreed that strict guidelines would be...

 Landslides in Uganda kill over 15 people amid heavy rains

At least, 15 people in Kasese, western Uganda, have perished after being hit by landslides triggered by heavy rain. The deceased are mostly women and...

Musicians angered by Uganda’s ‘unfair’ ringtone deal

Ugandan musicians are up in arms over their share of benefits from the Caller Ring Back Tone (CRBT) scheme. Purchasable ringtones, usually snatches of popular...

Uganda’s Joshua Cheptegei defends men’s 10,000m title

The third day of the World Athletics Championships taking place in Eugene, Oregon, in the United States saw the men's 10,000 metre race won...

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