AFRICA

Kampala, Uganda | Xinhua | A candidate vaccine against the Bundibugyo Ebola virus has entered a new phase of clinical trials in Uganda, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said Thursday, as efforts accelerate to develop vaccines against the virus driving the ongoing Ebola outbreak in …

Maputo, Mozambique | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda High Commission in Dar es Salaam successfully organized the Uganda Tourism Roadshow in Maputo on 8th October 2026, aimed at promoting Destination Uganda, strengthening tourism partnerships and expanding business opportunities between Uganda and Mozambique. In his keynote address, Col. (Rtd.) Fred Mwesigye, …

GOMA, DRC | Xinhua | The African Union (AU) Panel of Facilitators on Wednesday called for strict respect for ceasefire commitments and continued engagement in the ongoing diplomatic peace process following consultations in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a major urban hub seized by the March 23 …

JUBA, South Sudan | Xinhua | South Sudan has stepped up nationwide preparedness and surveillance against Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus after neighboring Kenya confirmed an imported case, the Ministry of Health said on Wednesday. No cases have been detected in the country and the health system has been …

NAIROBI, KENYA | Xinhua | Kenyan President William Ruto has ordered health authorities to ramp up emergency measures following the death of a patient confirmed as the country’s first imported case of Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD). In a statement issued on Tuesday evening, Ruto directed the National Security Council Committee …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The  Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has authorised the marketing and distribution of the initial public offering (IPO) for Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE to eligible Ugandan investors. The Authority has, however, restricted participation to high-net-worth individuals and institutional or professional investors. The approval allows …

  Dubai, UAE | NEWS CORRESPONDENT |  Airtel Africa has reiterated its commitment to delivering unmatched experience to its 183.5 million customers through continuous investment in its network, advanced technologies and strategic partnerships to further expand its coverage and capacity to drive digital and financial inclusion in the continent. Speaking …

  Direct intra-African connectivity would improve efficiency and the resilience of the continent’s aviation system   NEWS ANALYSIS | ARTHUR SHIRICHENA – The Conversation.com | When conflict erupted in the Middle East in 2026, the consequences were felt far beyond the region. One was the disruption to Gulf airspace. The …

  Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | NEWS CORRESPONDENT |  Members of the Parliamentary Committee on Environment and Natural Resources have concluded an oversight visit to the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) facilities in Tanzania to assess project progress and preparations for Uganda’s first oil production. The delegation, led by  Ann …

  Kenyan Ebola patient passes away in Nairobi hospital   Nairobi, Kenya | AGENCIES |  Kenya’s Ministry of Health has confirmed the first imported case of Ebola (Bundibugyo) Virus Disease in the country. The patient, a Kenyan citizen who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for the …