Capital and largest city of Uganda, economic and cultural hub
Besigye has collapsed in court amid protests over representation; he is unconscious and in critical condition in Mulago ICU. Authorities face calls for transparency, access to medical care, and updates from the judiciary and prisons service.
Multiple crashes on Mozambican and Ugandan roads have left at least 20 dead and dozens injured. Incidents in Manica, Marracuene and Kalungu districts involved minibuses and taxis, with speed and broken-down vehicles cited as likely causes. Authorities say investigations are ongoing and drivers are urged to exercise caution.
Several Ugandan boxers have failed to fly home after the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Police Scotland is investigating with the Home Office as visas remain valid until October. Some teammates have returned, but four boxers are unaccounted for and may seek asylum.
David Owori, 27, captain of SC Villa, has died after being attacked while resisting a robbery outside his Makindye home. He helped SC Villa win a record 17th Uganda Premier League title in 2024 and represented the Uganda Cranes. Police are pursuing suspects; tributes pour in from FUFA, Parliament, and fans.
The Argentinian Football Association has designated 15 July as National Football Teams Day, commemorating the 2-1 World Cup semi-final win over England in Atlanta. FIFA is investigating a banner displayed after the match and related incidents. The move follows intense football diplomacy surrounding the Falkland Islands dispute.
Nigeria has achieved 96% viral load suppression among people on antiretroviral therapy with recent data showing suppression above the UNAIDS 95% target. The 96% figure comes from Nigeria's national data repository for patients who had a viral load test in the past 12 months. Experts say the next task is locating the remaining 4% not suppressed and ensuring no one is left behind in the HIV response.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded an unprecedented Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak that has spread across six provinces and produced more than 5,000 confirmed cases and over 2,600 deaths. WHO and partners have allocated 70,000 Ervebo vaccine doses—20,000 for a Phase III trial and 50,000 for frontline workers—while CEPI has funded a Bundibugyo-specific vaccine and the US has sent MBP134 treatment vials to Uganda.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo faces the largest Ebola outbreak on record, with thousands of confirmed cases and deaths. Trust deficits and misinformation challenge responders, but community-led efforts are driving tracing, care, and safe burials. Frontline workers report stress and delayed pay, while aid demands rise as the outbreak accelerates.
Uber has winded down its operations in Nigeria and Uganda after a thorough review, effective September 2, 2026. The move comes as part of a global restructuring that includes cutting about 3,300 jobs. The company remains committed to sub-Saharan Africa but is refocusing investments on growth, automation and markets with stronger opportunities.
The Tooro Kingdom mourns King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who has died aged 34 in the US after cancer. The nine-day royal mourning is under way as the search for a successor continues amid public dispute and questions over an heir. The royal committee and elders are navigating succession customs while Ugandan authorities prepare for the burial.
King Oyo Nyimba’s funeral concludes nine days of mourning as Tooro elders clash over succession. A committee has named Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as the next king, while family members insist the late king left behind a son who should inherit. Uganda’s traditional kingdoms remain cultural guardians, not political rulers.
Public health and defence chiefs are exploring UK-made military and NHS uniforms as ministers consider shifting contracts onshore. UK manufacturers say long-term orders could stabilise jobs, while critics highlight complexity and security concerns with overseas supply chains.
Judges in The Hague have convicted Mahamat Said Abdel Kani for running a detention facility in Bangui where Bozizé supporters were tortured during the 2013 conflict. The verdict finds torture and persecution proven; some charges are dismissed as the conflict was deemed over at the time. Sentencing will be set later.
Gorilla populations around Bwindi and Mgahinga have risen, and communities are benefiting from tourism and conservation efforts. World Gorilla Day celebrations highlight these gains alongside ongoing habitat pressures and the need for sustainable community involvement.
Prince Edward Rukidi Nyabongo has been crowned as king of Tooro, Uganda, after a contested selection by the Babiito clan. The ceremony followed the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, whose heir remains publicly unconfirmed. Queen Best Kemigisa disputes the process, citing a will and an unrevealed heir. The coronation amplifies tensions within Tooro’s royal family and broader Ugandan society.
Prince Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I has been installed as Omukama of Tooro after completing traditional rites. The coronation ceremony will continue with a church service and public events in Fort Portal, as observers question the legitimacy and potential rivals to the throne.
Kenya has confirmed its first imported case of Bundibugyo Ebola after a Kenyan who fell ill in the Democratic Republic of Congo travelled by road through Uganda and flew to Nairobi on Oct. 3. The patient has tested positive, died on Oct. 5 and authorities have identified and begun monitoring dozens of contacts and flight passengers.
Uganda and broader Africa are urged to integrate menstrual health with mental wellbeing in school policies. Studies show socio-cultural norms shape recognition of distress, while calls grow for WASH facilities, education, and supportive environments. Activists press governments to fund and monitor implementations as teenage pregnancy and stigma persist.
Sgt. Maj. Robert Kabera, a Rwanda critic who fled to Uganda, has been found dead near Kampala. Ugandan police say the head is still missing. Multiple outlets report on the investigation, with Human Rights Watch calling for a full probe into possible motives tied to his opposition to Kigali.
The Bundibugyo-ebola outbreak has intensified, with Nigeria reporting a confirmed case in Abuja after a traveler from Uganda, Kenya recording a ninth case, and Uganda declaring no active infections. The outbreak has now reached three African regions, challenging surveillance and containment efforts as authorities speed up contact tracing and mobilize resources.
Nigeria has confirmed a new Ebola case in Abuja, with a Ugandan-born woman who travelled via Kampala and Addis Ababa having tested positive. Kenya reports nine infections and a fatality as investigators trace potential links and a wider outbreak across East Africa. Authorities are tracing contacts and seeking the source of infection while genomic sequencing is under way.
Uganda has intensified surveillance and requires quarantines at travellers’ own expense after confirming no active infections in the Bundibugyo outbreak. Officials say movements involving a Ugandan-born woman linked to Nigeria and a Kenyan patient are under scrutiny as WHO notes no confirmed DRC travel by the Nigerian case.