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Ebola-like Bundibugyo Virus Outbreak Intensifies in DRC and Uganda, Spreading Rapidly
Rare Ebola-like Bundibugyo virus surges in DRC & Uganda, with over 1,500 cases & 450+ deaths, no vaccine yet.
Ugandan Football Star Owori Dies in Robbery
Ugandan footballer Owori, SC Villa captain, dies after robbery in Kampala. Attacked & robbed near home, injuries fatal.
Uganda’s Showing Awards: A Cultural Bridge Between Kampala and the Diaspora
Uganda's Showing Awards, now in Kampala, bridges local talent and the diaspora, fostering a vibrant cultural scene.
Uganda’s Film Industry Flourishes with Young Star Nakaayi Dorcus
Six-year-old Nakaayi Dorcus shines in Uganda's thriving film industry, balancing acting with primary education, appearing in hit dramas like "No…
U.S. Pledges $242M to Combat DRC’s Ebola Outbreak
U.S. pledges $242M to DRC's Ebola fight, doubling total aid to over $500M, amid ongoing Bundibugyo virus outbreak.
African Clinical Trial Units Ready for Phase 1 Bundibugyo Vaccine Trials
African clinical trial units gear up for Phase 1 Bundibugyo ebolavirus vaccine trials, facilitated by Africa CDC & CEPI.
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WHO Declares Bundibugyo Outbreak International Emergency
WHO declares Bundibugyo virus outbreak in DRC & Uganda an international emergency, with over 1,400 confirmed cases & 452 deaths.
Ebola spreading at ‘exceptional pace’ in Congo, warns WHO – The Times
WHO declares Congo Ebola outbreak a global emergency; virus spreads at exceptional pace, 746 cases reported.
Développement économique : Afreximbank mobilise 190 millions USD pour le Zimbabwe
Afreximbank invests $190M in Zimbabwe's CBZ Bank for trade & SME growth. Milestone in African economic development.
UN Urges Uganda to Cease Civil Rights Crackdown
UN demands Uganda halt crackdown on civil liberties, amid reports of enforced disappearances, torture, & arbitrary arrests post-elections.
