Uganda & Democratic Republic of the Congo
22 shared events · Importance 18 · Last updated May 17, 2026
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Uganda maintains active infrastructure and trade ties with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, evidenced by its extension of road networks into eastern DRC. However, Uganda faces high exposure to DRC's public health crises, recently managing imported cases from a severe Ebola outbreak.
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Uganda: Uganda has confirmed an Ebola outbreak after a Congolese man died in Kampala of Ebola Bundibugyo.
Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is experiencing a confirmed Ebola outbreak in its Ituri province, with 65 deaths out of 246 suspected cases.
May 15, 2026 · 7 articles
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Uganda: Uganda is also affected by the Ebola outbreak, with confirmed cases and deaths, and is considered at high risk for further spread due to its border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is one of the primary locations of the Ebola outbreak, with numerous suspected deaths and cases reported, leading to significant public health concerns.
May 17, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Uganda: Uganda has reported confirmed cases and deaths linked to the Ebola outbreak, including in its capital Uganda — Kampala, indicating cross-border spread from Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Democratic Republic of the Congo is the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak, with the majority of suspected cases and deaths occurring in its Democratic Republic of the Congo — Ituri Province. The outbreak poses significant health and economic challenges due to insecurity and population movement.
May 17, 2026 · 158 articles
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Uganda: Uganda confirmed an imported Ebola case from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, leading to a death in Kampala. The country is at high risk for further spread due to its proximity to affected areas.
Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak, with 87 deaths reported in its Ituri province. The country faces significant logistical challenges in containing the spread due to its size and ongoing conflicts.
May 16, 2026 · 29 articles
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Uganda: Uganda is concerned about the cross-border spread of Ebola due to its proximity to Democratic Republic of the Congo — Ituri Province and has reported an imported case in Kampala. It is participating in coordination meetings with the United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is experiencing its 17th Ebola outbreak, which poses significant public health and logistical challenges, especially in remote, conflict-ridden areas like Democratic Republic of the Congo — Ituri Province. The outbreak could further strain its resources and stability.
May 15, 2026 · 58 articles
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Uganda: Uganda confirmed an imported case of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, highlighting the risk of regional spread due to high population movement.
Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the epicenter of the new Ebola outbreak, specifically in its Ituri province. The outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain is the 17th in the country's history, complicating response efforts due to the lack of existing treatments and vaccines for this specific strain.
May 16, 2026 · 16 articles
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Uganda: Uganda has reported one death from the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, a national of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, highlighting the cross-border risk of spread.
Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is experiencing a new Ebola outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain, which has a high lethality rate and no available vaccine or specific treatment. The outbreak has already caused 80 deaths and poses a significant public health challenge for the nation.
May 16, 2026 · 9 articles
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Uganda: Uganda is at risk of further spread of the Ebola outbreak due to its proximity to affected areas in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and intense population movement. Uganda is participating in a high-level coordination meeting to address cross-border preparedness.
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Democratic Republic of the Congo is experiencing a confirmed Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in its Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths reported. The outbreak poses significant health and economic challenges, particularly in mining-related areas.
May 15, 2026 · 6 articles
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Uganda: Uganda confirmed an imported case of Ebola Bundibugyo from Democratic Republic of the Congo, leading to increased cross-border surveillance and preparedness efforts.
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Democratic Republic of the Congo is experiencing its 17th Ebola outbreak, primarily in Ituri province, which poses significant health and logistical challenges due to insecurity and poor infrastructure. The outbreak is complicated by the presence of a non-Zaire strain of the virus.
May 15, 2026 · 41 articles
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Uganda: Uganda has reported a death from the Ebola outbreak and has postponed a major religious festival to prevent further spread, indicating a regional impact of the disease.
Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak, with 88 deaths and 336 suspected cases reported, facing significant challenges in containing the spread due to poor infrastructure and ongoing conflict.
May 17, 2026 · 6 articles
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Uganda: Uganda has confirmed a death of a Congolese national due to the Ebola outbreak, indicating cross-border spread.
Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the primary location of the Ebola outbreak, which has resulted in 88 deaths and 336 suspected cases. The country's health minister has warned about the high lethality rate of the Bundibugyo strain and the lack of a vaccine.
May 17, 2026 · 14 articles
International
Uganda: Uganda is affected by the Ebola outbreak declared a public health emergency by the World Health Organization.
Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is experiencing a new Ebola outbreak with 87 reported deaths.
May 16, 2026 · 21 articles
Domestic
Uganda: Uganda is one of 36 countries that could face a full or partial travel ban if it does not address U.S. concerns within 60 days.
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Democratic Republic of the Congo is one of 36 countries that could face a full or partial travel ban if it does not address U.S. concerns within 60 days.
Jun 15, 2025 · 7 articles
Domestic
Uganda: Uganda is experiencing political instability following a disputed presidential election, with its long-serving president Yoweri Museveni extending his rule. The country faces international criticism regarding human rights and democratic processes, and has passed a controversial Sovereignty Bill.
Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo's President Félix Tshisekedi attended the inauguration ceremony of Yoweri Museveni.
May 12, 2026 · 12 articles
International
Uganda: Uganda borders the Ituri province and is the origin of the Syrian Democratic Forces rebels.
Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the primary location of the conflict, with its Ituri province being the site of the militia attacks and ongoing humanitarian crisis. The Congolese army (FARDC) is involved in fighting against the militia groups.
May 09, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Uganda: Uganda confirmed one 'imported' case of Ebola in a Congolese man who died in Kampala, leading to quarantine measures for contacts.
Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Ituri province, with 65 deaths, and a case was imported into Uganda from Congo.
May 15, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Uganda: Uganda confirmed an Ebola case that was imported from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is experiencing a new Ebola outbreak in Ituri province, with at least 80 deaths reported.
May 16, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Uganda: Uganda is a current member of the African Union Peace and Security Council.
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Democratic Republic of the Congo is a current member of the African Union Peace and Security Council.
May 01, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Uganda: Uganda recently received eight people from different African countries who were deported from the United States.
Apr 03, 2026 · 24 articles
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