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- 1UAE gives $10 million to fight Ebola as Uganda travel bans lifted●UAE allocates $10 million to tackle Ebola outbreak as it lifts Uganda travel restrictions
The UAE has pledged $10 million to help contain the Ebola outbreak while simultaneously lifting travel restrictions it had imposed on Uganda. The move combines direct funding for outbreak response with a resumption of normal travel links, signaling confidence that the situation is being brought under control. The announcement highlights the UAE's role in international health crisis response in East Africa.
- 2Uganda's Army Chief Sparks Row Over Turkey Support Remarks●'Supporting Turkey Is a Crime!': Uganda's Army Chief Escalates Diplomatic War | Firstpost Africa
Uganda's army chief has triggered a diplomatic dispute after remarks suggesting that supporting Turkey is a crime, according to Firstpost Africa. The comments, made amid rising tensions, have escalated what is being described as a diplomatic war between the parties involved. The statements have drawn wide attention, with debate focusing on the implications for Uganda's foreign relations and its ties with Ankara.
- 3South Sudan envoy urges Ebola emergency preparedness●Senior Presidential Envoy backs emergency preparedness in South Sudan amid Ebola outbreaks in Uganda and DRC
A senior Presidential Envoy has voiced support for strengthening emergency preparedness in South Sudan following Ebola outbreaks in neighbouring Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The backing, highlighted by the WHO Regional Office for Africa, signals concern that South Sudan's health system could be tested if the outbreaks spread, and puts focus on readiness measures, surveillance and cross-border coordination in the region.
- 4Uganda and South Sudan launch cross-border power grid link●Uganda-South Sudan power grid link launched
Uganda and South Sudan have launched an electricity interconnection linking their national power grids, according to APAnews. The link is intended to let Uganda export power to South Sudan, where access to reliable electricity remains limited after years of conflict. The project is part of wider regional efforts to integrate East African energy markets.