The Ministry of Health in Uganda has confirmed an outbreak of Sudan Ebola Virus Disease (SUDV) in Kampala, following verification from three National Reference Laboratories. This marks the eighth Ebola outbreak in Uganda. The index case, identified as a 32-year-old male nurse from Mulago National Referral Hospital (NRH), sought treatment at multiple healthcare facilities…
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Tragic Crash Involving US and Russian Figure Skaters Near Washington DC.
A devastating mid-air collision on Wednesday evening has left the figure skating community in shock, as a plane carrying multiple figure skaters and their families collided with a US Army helicopter above Washington DC. The tragic incident occurred just after 9:00 PM local time, when the plane, which was carrying 64 passengers and crew, crashed…
Court Asked to Issue Arrest Warrant for Uganda Law Society President .
The Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court has been urged to issue an arrest warrant for the President of the Uganda Law Society (ULS), Isaac Ssemakadde, after he failed to appear in court to answer charges of indecent assault. Earlier, Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi had issued criminal summons against Ssemakadde, requiring him to appear before the…
Congolese President Snubs Peace Talks Amid Goma Crisis.
The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Félix Tshisekedi, has reportedly declined to participate in regionally brokered peace talks aimed at addressing the ongoing crisis in the eastern city of Goma. The city has been under heavy attack from rebel groups, particularly the M23, which has seized significant portions of the city, including…
Trump is offering incentives for federal workers to resign to shrink government.
In a major move to streamline the U.S. government, President Donald Trump has offered federal workers the opportunity to resign in exchange for up to eight months of pay. The administration is encouraging nearly all government employees to decide by February 6 whether they want to participate in a new “deferred resignation” program, which would…
Government Battles to Reclaim Goma as M23 Rebels Seize Airport.
GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) – The M23 rebel group seized control of Goma’s airport on Tuesday, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict in eastern Congo. The capture of the city’s strategic airport threatens to cut off vital supply lines for aid, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis faced by hundreds of thousands of…
Uganda Airlines Suspends Flights to Kinshasa Amid Unrest in the DRC.
Uganda Airlines has suspended its flights to Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), following escalating unrest and violent protests. The decision to halt the airline’s operations came after angry demonstrators attacked several foreign embassies in the city, including Uganda’s diplomatic mission. According to Uganda’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Okello…
Trump’s Press Secretary Holds First Briefing Amid Funding Freeze Controversy.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt held her first-ever press briefing today, addressing the Trump administration’s decision to freeze federal funding for various U.S. government grants, loans, and assistance programs. The controversial move, set to begin at 5:00 PM EST (22:00 GMT), has sparked outrage among Democrats, who warn of significant disruptions, including missed payrolls…
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