Press Releases

National Union of Journalists

The NUJ has welcomed the freeing of photographer Klaus Thymann after a five-day detention in Uganda.

International Committee of the Red Cross

In 2025, the RD focused on activities linked to the impact of armed conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and URB troops deployments in other African contexts.

Oxfam

DR Congo is facing one of the world’s largest and most complex humanitarian crises, driven by conflict, displacement, and structural vulnerabilities.

National Union of Journalists

The NUJ has called for the immediate release of our member, Klaus Thymann, who was arrested in Kampala, Uganda, on Monday 29 June. Thymann, a renowned photographer, was in Uganda hoping to enter the Rwenzori Mountains, where he has previously...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Uganda has recorded three additional Ebola infections, pushing the outbreak's cumulative case count to 19 since authorities first declared the emergency on May 15, the country's Ministry of Health announced Friday.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Uganda's Ebola caseload jumped to five confirmed infections Saturday after authorities detected three new cases of the deadly hemorrhagic virus, marking the country's first locally transmitted cases since an active outbreak took hold in...

EIN Presswire

Award-winning first of its kind talk show surpasses 1B views, 140+ episodes, 9.7 IMDb rating, $150M media value, Simonetta Lein and SLTV 26.5M+ global audience PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Simonetta...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) According to reports, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has called on governments and international partners to strengthen cross-border coordination in response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) South Korea escalated its travel warning for Uganda on Thursday in response to a widening Ebola outbreak in the region, media reported.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Jordan has imposed an immediate temporary travel ban blocking entry to nationals from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, as the deadly Ebola virus continues its dangerous spread across both nations, authorities announced...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) The European Union poses minimal danger to its residents from the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Africa — including those traveling to affected zones — an EU Commission spokesperson confirmed Wednesday, even as global health authorities...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Ugandan and Congolese forces have carried out a joint military operation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo that resulted in the rescue of more than 200 teenagers held by militants linked to the Islamic State, according to...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Ugandan and Congolese forces have carried out a joint military operation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo that resulted in the rescue of more than 200 teenagers held by militants linked to the Islamic State, according to...

EIN Presswire

KAMPALA, UGANDA, April 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Uganda’s literary community gathered at Backyard Bistro in Bugolobi for a milestone cultural event: the launch of the Dr. Ivan Edwards Poetry Award, a new national honor created to spotlight...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni officially started another term in office Tuesday after taking the oath during an inauguration event held in the capital, Kampala, attended by African leaders, diplomats and senior government...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) The transfer of a group of 12 individuals deported from the United States to Uganda has drawn sharp criticism, with legal professionals in the country condemning the move as both unlawful and inhumane, according to reports.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Uganda’s military chief stated on Wednesday that while the country hopes for an end to the Middle East conflict, it would intervene on Israel’s side if the nation were at risk of defeat. “We want the war in the Middle East to end now. The...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Uganda’s top military official stated on Wednesday that although the country desires an end to the Middle East conflict, it would side with Israel if the nation were threatened with defeat. “We want the war in the Middle East to end now....

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Uganda's top military commander issued a stark warning Wednesday, declaring that his country would intervene militarily in support of Israel should the nation face the prospect of defeat — even as he called for an immediate end to the...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Uganda’s top military official stated on Wednesday that while the country hopes for a swift end to the ongoing Middle East conflict, it would align with Israel should the nation face defeat, as reported. “We want the war in the Middle...