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Uganda has announced the temporary closure of its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo following growing concerns over the spread of Ebola and rising exposure among frontline health workers. This story is written and edited by Global South World The Health Ministry Permanent Secretary, Dr Diana Atwine said the decision was approved by Uganda’s national task force […]
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ByKeren Landman As Ebola cases mount in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, experts explain what causes the disease—and the risk this outbreak poses to the rest of the world. The World Health Organization has declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern following an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and in […]
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Bill Mimics Widely Condemned Russia-Style Foreign Agents Law A bill before Uganda’s parliament that proposes sweeping controls over “foreign funding” and political activity threatens fundamental rights and could be used to shut down civil society, Human Rights Watch said today. The bill emulates laws adopted in recent years by other rights-abusing governments, which have been […]
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Uganda is currently the world’s second-largest refugee host, but its famous “open-door” policy is under severe threat. Recent aid cuts have forced humanitarian agencies to slash food rations, shutter maternal health clinics, and reduce education support, leaving hundreds of thousands of vulnerable people at risk. As the government begins to restrict refugee status for certain […]
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Contributed by Aspire Institute Isaac Mwebazemukama, an alumnus of the 2025 Aspire Leaders Program, is a social innovator and changemaker from Uganda whose journey reflects the importance of conservation and the power of education and mentorship. He joined Aspire’s community as an emerging leader seeking to build skills in social impact and community transformation, […]
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What You Need to Know Uganda is a landlocked East African nation known for its fertile landscapes, youthful population, and central role in regional trade and security. Often called the “Pearl of Africa,” Uganda spans lakes, savannahs, forests, and mountain ranges, supporting agriculture, tourism, and biodiversity. Long shaped by trade routes, post-independence political change, and […]
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Contributed by In On Africa (IOA) Country overview: IOA has undertaken in-depth research consulting work in Uganda to amass data on all aspects of Ugandan life. Economically, IOA researchers have noted commercial and industrial activity is held captive to the dictates of a government run by an autocrat who has been in power since 1986. […]
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Contributed by Aspire Institute Michelle Nagawa, a 25 year old Aspire Leaders Program alum from 2022, studied Surveying Land Information Systems and received a grant from Aspire Institute for a community project within the Katanga slum area in 2023. A first-generation university graduate and the first-born in her family, she has always strived to be […]
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A delegation from Los Angeles will travel to East Africa in January to connect with two of the continent’s long-standing indigenous Jewish communities. The mission begins on January 12 in Nairobi, where the group will meet members of the city’s Jewish community before continuing to Kenya’s Laikipia district for Shabbat with Kehillat Israel Kasuku, a […]
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Contributed by Aspire Institute Andrew Marvin Kanyike, a 26 year old from Uganda completed the Aspire Leaders Program in 2022 and received a Community Action Award for his project aiming to increase early detection of hypertension in Eastern Uganda. His commitment to medical research and making an impact on community health has led to his […]
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