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A health official uses a thermometer to screen people in front of Kibuli Muslim Hospital in Kampala, Uganda, May 16, 2026. (Hajarah Nalwadda/AP)
June 23, 2026, 5:03 pm
Ebola suspicion ruled out, as expert says ‘very low’ chance current strain will reach Israel
However, Health Ministry is taking precautions as there are no vaccines yet for Bundibugyo virus; UN health agency reports 896 confirmed cases and 232 suspected deaths globally
By Diana Bletter
Illustrative: A laboratory technician at bioMérieux's Salt Lake City, Utah, manufacturing facility on June 11, 2026, prepares a sample of a diagnostic test that detects the Ebola Bundibugyo strain responsible for recent outbreaks in Central and East Africa. (Niki Chan Wylie/AP Content Services for bioMérieux)
June 21, 2026, 4:49 pm
Second person hospitalized in Israel for possible Ebola after trip to DR Congo
Health Ministry says man not confirmed to have contracted deadly disease, has been taken to Sheba Medical Center for testing; results expected in coming days
By Diana Bletter and ToI Staff
A health official uses a thermometer to screen people in front of Kibuli Muslim Hospital in Kampala, Uganda, May 16, 2026. (Hajarah Nalwadda/AP)
May 17, 2026, 8:48 am
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda a global health emergency
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
By Disha Mishra and Akanksha Khushi
Prof. Gad Baneth of the Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Health Ministry's laboratory of entomology, holds a mosquito in his right hand and a tick in his left. (Courtesy/Hebrew University of Jerusalem)
December 2, 2025, 10:08 am
In breakthrough, Israeli scientists develop ‘all-in-one’ DNA test for leishmaniasis infection
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
By Diana Bletter
Displaced Palestinians walk through a makeshift camp along the beach in Gaza City, August 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)
August 13, 2025, 11:54 pm
Israel said in talks with Indonesia, Libya, 3 more countries about taking in Gazans
Somaliland, Uganda and South Sudan also reportedly in discussions, with diplomatic source telling Channel 12 Indonesia and Somaliland are particularly interested
By ToI Staff and AP
Ugandan Judge Julia Sebutinde makes her solemn declaration as a new member of the ICJ in the Great Hall of Justice of the Peace Palace in The Hague, March 12, 2012. (ICJ)
January 17, 2025, 4:14 pm
Ugandan judge who backed Israel in genocide case said set to become ICJ chief
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
By ToI Staff
Ugandan Judge Julia Sebutinde makes her solemn declaration as a new member of the ICJ in the Great Hall of Justice of the Peace Palace in The Hague, March 12, 2012. (ICJ)
January 28, 2024, 1:49 pm
Uganda disowns its dissenting judge in court ruling on Israel genocide claim
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
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Fenet Gossa and Kalkidan Eshteu work on their EZ Registration project at the Foka STEMpower center in Bishoftu, Ethiopia, July 2023. (courtesy)
August 21, 2023, 1:40 pm
Daily Briefing Aug. 21: The ultra-Orthodox aren’t bringing down the coalition – yet
Deputy editor Amanda Borschel-Dan explores scientific entrepreneurship in Africa and religion reporter Canaan Lidor explains a community’s hostile takeover in Hungary
By ToI Staff
High school pupils at the Foka STEMpower center in Bishoftu, Ethiopia, July 2023. (Courtesy)
August 11, 2023, 2:44 am
Seeding STEM centers in Africa, NGO looks for crop of scientists to cultivate continent
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?
By Amanda Borschel-Dan
Undated photo of Monica Nabukenya, who was allegedly murdered by her Israeli husband in Uganda, July 2023. (Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
July 19, 2023, 11:37 am
Israeli man arrested in Uganda on suspicion of murdering his wife
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
By Stuart Winer
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi speaks at a joint press conference after meeting with Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni at State House in Entebbe, Uganda July 12, 2023. (Hajarah Nalwadda/AP)
July 13, 2023, 3:42 pm
In Uganda, Iran president attacks Western LGBTQ rights as ending humanity
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
By AFP
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi, center, and Kenya's President William Ruto, right, arrive to give a joint press conference after meeting at State House in Nairobi, Kenya July 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Khalil Senosi)
July 12, 2023, 4:13 pm
Iran’s president kicks off rare Africa visit ‘to promote economic diplomacy’
Raisi lauds ‘continent of opportunities’ as he meets with Kenyan counterpart, before expected stops in Uganda and Zimbabwe
By Cara Anna
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi speaks during a ceremony marking the country's annual army day in Tehran on April 18, 2023. (ATTA KENARE / AFP)
July 10, 2023, 5:53 pm
Iran’s president setting out on rare Africa tour in bid to reduce Tehran’s isolation
Raisi’s three-day trip to Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe will be the first by an Iranian president to the continent in 11 years
By AFP
STEMpower founder Mark Gelfand at a STEM center in Africa in an undated photograph. (courtesy)
July 8, 2023, 5:36 am
How a Boston-based retired physicist is spreading the gospel of science in Africa
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
By Amanda Borschel-Dan
A boy is comforted at the scene of an attack in Mpondwe, Uganda, on June 17, 2023, at the Mpondwe Lhubiriha Secondary School. (AFP)
June 17, 2023, 2:51 pm
At least 37 killed as Islamic State-linked group attacks school in Uganda
Security officials say rebels hacked and burned students to death in worst such assault to hit African country since 2010
By AFP
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