The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/uganda/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:06:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Uganda | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/uganda/ 32 32 WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda a global health emergency https://www.timesofisrael.com/who-declares-ebola-outbreak-in-congo-uganda-a-global-health-emergency/ Sun, 17 May 2026 05:48:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3824994 UN health agency reports 80 suspected deaths, warns outbreak could spread to neighboring countries; there are no approved virus-specific therapeutics or vaccines for this strain

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]]> In breakthrough, Israeli scientists develop ‘all-in-one’ DNA test for leishmaniasis infection https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-breakthrough-israeli-scientists-develop-all-in-one-dna-test-for-leishmaniasis-infection/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 08:08:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3697120 Analyzing nearly 2,000 live specimens, researchers used a novel lab technique to rapidly identify the sand fly, detect parasites and pinpoint the source of the blood meal

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]]> Israel said in talks with Indonesia, Libya, 3 more countries about taking in Gazans https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-said-in-talks-with-indonesia-libya-3-more-countries-about-taking-in-gazans/ Wed, 13 Aug 2025 20:54:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3619806&preview=true&preview_id=3619806 Somaliland, Uganda and South Sudan also reportedly in discussions, with diplomatic source telling Channel 12 Indonesia and Somaliland are particularly interested

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]]> Ugandan judge who backed Israel in genocide case said set to become ICJ chief https://www.timesofisrael.com/ugandan-judge-who-backed-israel-in-genocide-case-said-set-to-become-icj-chief/ Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:14:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3461633 Julia Sebutinde, court's current vice president, is expected to succeed Nawaf Salam after he is appointed Lebanon's PM; Sebutinde was sole dissenting vote on every ICJ measure

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]]> Uganda disowns its dissenting judge in court ruling on Israel genocide claim https://www.timesofisrael.com/uganda-disowns-its-dissenting-judge-in-court-ruling-on-israel-genocide-claim/ Sun, 28 Jan 2024 11:49:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3211067 Kampala says position taken by Justice Julia Sebutinde opposing International Court of Justice findings on war with Hamas are her own, don't reflect government

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]]> Daily Briefing Aug. 21: The ultra-Orthodox aren’t bringing down the coalition – yet https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-aug-21-the-ultra-orthodox-arent-bringing-down-the-coalition-yet/ Mon, 21 Aug 2023 10:40:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3076870&preview=true&preview_id=3076870 Deputy editor Amanda Borschel-Dan explores scientific entrepreneurship in Africa and religion reporter Canaan Lidor explains a community's hostile takeover in Hungary

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]]> Seeding STEM centers in Africa, NGO looks for crop of scientists to cultivate continent https://www.timesofisrael.com/seeding-stem-centers-in-africa-ngo-looks-for-crop-of-scientists-to-cultivate-continent/ Thu, 10 Aug 2023 23:44:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3067438 Based on the hands-on-science vision of a Boston-based former physicist, can STEMpower's long-term bet on bringing science and computing to African youth lead to a revolution?

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]]> Israeli man arrested in Uganda on suspicion of murdering his wife https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-man-arrested-in-uganda-on-suspicion-of-murdering-his-wife/ Wed, 19 Jul 2023 08:37:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3054510 Local police say Raed Wated, 58, confessed to killing Monica Nabukenya, 25, because DNA test showed he is not the father of their six-month-old baby

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]]> In Uganda, Iran president attacks Western LGBTQ rights as ending humanity https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-uganda-iran-president-attacks-western-lgbtq-rights-as-ending-humanity/ Thu, 13 Jul 2023 12:42:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3051331 Ebrahim Raisi offers support for Kampala, which recently passed law making 'aggravated homosexuality' a capital offense, with up to life in prison for consensual same-sex relations

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]]> Iran’s president kicks off rare Africa visit ‘to promote economic diplomacy’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/irans-president-kicks-off-rare-africa-visit-to-promote-economic-diplomacy/ Wed, 12 Jul 2023 13:13:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3050843 Raisi lauds 'continent of opportunities' as he meets with Kenyan counterpart, before expected stops in Uganda and Zimbabwe

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]]> Iran’s president setting out on rare Africa tour in bid to reduce Tehran’s isolation https://www.timesofisrael.com/irans-president-setting-out-on-rare-africa-tour-in-bid-to-reduce-tehrans-isolation/ Mon, 10 Jul 2023 14:53:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3049281 Raisi's three-day trip to Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe will be the first by an Iranian president to the continent in 11 years

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]]> How a Boston-based retired physicist is spreading the gospel of science in Africa https://www.timesofisrael.com/how-a-boston-based-retired-physicist-is-spreading-the-gospel-of-science-in-africa/ Sat, 08 Jul 2023 02:36:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3042318 To explain why he's founded over 100 hands-on labs in sub-Sahara Africa, Mark Gelfand points to Hebrew school classes and a natural curiosity for the workings of the world

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]]> At least 37 killed as Islamic State-linked group attacks school in Uganda https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-least-37-killed-as-islamic-state-linked-group-attacks-school-in-uganda/ Sat, 17 Jun 2023 11:51:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3035222 Security officials say rebels hacked and burned students to death in worst such assault to hit African country since 2010

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]]> Health Ministry warns against travel to Ugandan regions amid Ebola outbreak https://www.timesofisrael.com/health-ministry-warns-against-travel-to-ugandan-regions-amid-ebola-outbreak/ Fri, 30 Sep 2022 15:15:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2846046 Israelis advised to avoid traveling to Uganda's Mubende and nearby districts, where the outbreak, first reported on September 20, has led to six confirmed deaths so far

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]]> Rights groups ask Defense Ministry to stop sales of phone hacking tool to Uganda https://www.timesofisrael.com/rights-groups-ask-defense-ministry-to-stop-sales-of-phone-hacking-tool-to-uganda/ Wed, 17 Aug 2022 11:52:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2820019 Human rights activists urge that Cellebrite be barred from providing its equipment to Kampala regime, claiming it is used to suppress dissidents and LGBT community

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