Uganda

Health news

Ebola cases in Uganda rise to 14 as new cluster emerges

The ebola outbreak poses a challenge for health workers in Uganda to contain.

07/03/2025

Health news

Uganda reports 9 confirmed Ebola cases and 265 people under quarantine

A male nurse was reported to have died from Ebola in January.

11/02/2025

Health news

Ebola: Nurse in Uganda dies in country's first outbreak in two years

A nurse in Uganda has become a victim of the first outbreak of ebola in Uganda in two years.

31/01/2025

Destinations

How a trip to the equator flipped my world upside down

Like a golden thread circling the Earth, the equator sprinkles a bit of tourist magic in 11 countries.

08/09/2024

No Comment

Landslide at Uganda garbage dump kills 17

Rescuers are continuing to look for survivors amongst the wreckage.

12/08/2024

Europe News

Uganda's unique policy on refugees at risk, despite stable EU funding

The Eastern African country provides accommodation and a plot of land to people fleeing wars in neighbouring countries, but the gap between needs and resources is increasing.

14/03/2024

Scenes

Watch: The Ugandan artisan rolling with nature

In partnership with Media City

Meet the visionary behind Boogaali Bikes, an eco-friendly organisation crafting bicycle frames out of bamboo.

12/02/2024

World

The Ugandan literacy specialist making a difference for disadvantaged children

"80% of the books that I write advocate for disabilities. So, we are using children born with autism, albinism, any form of disability... as the main characters in these books to inspire children..you can see that what started as just literacy and books has transformational and social impact." Hasfa

02/12/2023

Health news

'Africa's oldest mother': Ugandan woman gives birth to twins aged 70

A Ugandan woman has given birth to twins at the age of 70, with the hospital claiming she is Africa's oldest mother.

01/12/2023

Scenes

Meet the Ugandan maverick showcasing her culture through fashion

In partnership with Media City

"Veryldesigns is not just me, it's the people I work with. It's the models, and it's the creatives we shoot with. It's a whole ecosystem. It's my culture. It's Africa."

06/11/2023

Climate

Uganda: My journey to the frontlines of climate change

There are few parts of life in Uganda that have not been affected by rising temperatures.

19/08/2023

Uganda

Euroviews. This is why the Serbia-Uganda trade deal makes perfect sense

The agreement signed between the two countries in Belgrade last week has breathed new life into a little-known but in fact, long-standing and increasingly fruitful partnership, Odrek Rwabwogo and Bratislav Stoiljković write.

08/08/2023

Uganda

Grieving families bury their dead after Uganda school attack

Officials say at least 41 people were massacred and half a dozen kidnapped in the worst attack of its kind in Uganda since 2010.

19/06/2023

Vatican

Pope Francis greets the public after abdominal surgery in hospital

Francis greeted the public in St. Peter’s Square, expressing thanks for the comfort he received after surgery and thanking the crowd.

18/06/2023

Uganda

At least 41 killed in rebel attack on Ugandan school

In a statement on Saturday, police authorities said that the Allied Democratic Forces carried out the attack late Friday night on a school in the border town of Mpondwe.

17/06/2023

Uganda

Uganda activists call on EU to cut off aid after anti-LGBT+ law

The Uganda government recently introduced a new bill making it a crime to identify as LGBTQ+.

12/04/2023

Uganda

Uganda passes a bill to imprison people who identify as LGBTQ+

Uganda passes a bill to imprison people who identify as LGBTQ+ and could face life imprisonment or even the death penalty.

22/03/2023

World

South Africa's first 3D printed low-cost house (Inspire Africa)

South Africa has completed its first 3D printed low-cost home. The 3D printing technique used can build a house in less than 24 hours. We hear from the engineers that worked on the project at the University of Johannesburg. We also bring you the story of Nigeria's teenage tech prodigy John Oseni.

04/03/2023

Climate

Coffee lovers are ‘increasing inequalities’. Is there a better way?


Coffee growers are are turning to indoor, hydroponic and vertical farming amidst the climate crisis.

19/02/2023

World

Telling the heroic stories of ancient African history (Inspire Africa)

Our interview on this episode highlights Kunda Kids, the children's publishing and media platform telling ancient African history. Louisa and Dele Olafuyi tell us how their work is widening diversity in children's literature. Also, the story of the young Congolese female referee integrated by FIFA..

30/01/2023