Uganda

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda an international emergency

The WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda an international emergency, citing risks of cross-border spread.

Ambulances parked at Bunia General Referral Hospital following confirmation of an Ebola outbreak involving the Bundibugyo strain in Bunia, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo, May 16, 2026.
A view of the river Nile in Giza, Egypt April 18, 2025; illustrative.

Egypt, Uganda agree to expand Nile water cooperation

Muhoozi Kainerugaba of the Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF), the son of Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, who leads the Ugandan army's land forces, looks on during his birthday party in Entebbe, Uganda May 7, 2022.

Uganda will join Iran war 'on the side of Israel,' military chief warns

A Silverback male mountain Gorilla sits in the dense jungle canopy on the edge of Uganda's Bwindi National Park.

First-ever chimp count in Uganda's Bwindi park shows 426 specimens, a boost for conservation


Netanyahu's Uganda visit represents Israel's growing ties with Africa

frica is a burgeoning continent that is growing at a rapid pace, although it faces many struggles

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara boarding the plane to Uganda

Netanyahu anticipates ‘good news’ in Uganda

Netanyahu is expected to announce a diplomatic breakthrough today with a country in the region, whose leader he is meeting in Uganda.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara boarding the plane to Uganda

Netanyahu heads to Uganda for possible Jerusalem embassy announcement

The Prime Minister’s Office confirmed the visit on Sunday, declining to comment further on the reason for the trip.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Entebbe, Uganda

Uganda expected to open its embassy in Jerusalem

The Hebrew website Ynet reported on Wednesday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to travel to Uganda on Monday, but did not cite a reason for the visit.

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni (L) speaks to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) during a memorial service to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Operation Entebbe at the Entebbe airport in Uganda, July 4, 2016.

Ugandans come out en masse to pray and sing for Israel

“If a sleeping Giant don't wake by himself, the Lord will wake him up."

African woman prays for Israel

To be a rabbi: How one Abayudaya hopes to help his community

‘We want recognition so we can say we are part of the Jewish nation’

Asiimwe Rabbin Rivbin hopes to serve as a rabbi in the Abayudaya community in Uganda.

A tale of Uganda’s Jewish community

The legacy of terrorism victim Dvir Sorek had an impact in one of the most unexpected places

Members of the Jewish community pray in the synagogue in the village of Putti.

Uganda and the Jewish question

Diary of a week with the Abayudaya.

THE NAMANYONYI synagogue doubles as a center for educational and cultural activities.

Suspected Hezbollah agent arrested in Uganda with Mossad's help

Yassine, who has lived and worked in Uganda since 2010, was reportedly tracked for months before his arrest at the beginning of the month.

Members of Hezbollah march with party's flags during a rally marking al-Quds Day, (Jerusalem Day) in Beirut

Jewish center in Uganda dedicated to Yoni Netanyahu

The delegation also visited the old terminal in Entebbe, where the military operation to free the hostages, took place. Dr. Netanyahu said Kaddish and lit a memory candle in honor of Yoni.

Members of the Abayudaya community celebrate the inauguration of "Beit Ha'Am - Marom"