KAMPALA, June 13, 2026 — The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention [ Africa CDC ] has warned that the Bundibugyo Virus Disease outbreak mostly affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo [DRC] remains a serious public health threat, with confirmed infections rising to 708 and deaths reaching 141. According to the latest situation …
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, June 13, 2026 — Folarin Balogun struck twice as the United States launched their first home FIFA World Cup campaign in 32 years with a commanding 4–1 victory over Paraguay on Friday night — their biggest win in tournament history. The Americans produced a scintillating first-half display, racing into a three-goal lead before the …
KAMPALA, June 13, 2026 — The Government of Uganda, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations [FAO] and the Government of Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to scaling up early warning systems and anticipatory action as critical investments to protect lives, livelihoods and food security from the growing impacts of climate change. The …
KAMPALA, June 13, 2026 — Coffee exports from Africa fell sharply in April 2026, declining by 22.1 percent year-on-year to 1.54 million bags from 1.98mln bags in the same month last year, according to the latest International Coffee Organization [ICO] Coffee Market Report. The report says the decline was driven largely by lower shipments from …
RIYADH, June 13, 2026 –The Islamic Development Bank Institute [IsDBI] will host the 20th IsDB Global Forum on Islamic Finance in Baku, Azerbaijan on 17 June 2026 under the theme “Achieving Sustainable Prosperity through Islamic Finance,” in conjunction with the IsDB Group Annual Meetings. Marking its 20th edition, the forum serves as a flagship platform …
KAMPALA, June 13, 2026 — The East African Community [EAC] is set to hold the 26th EAC Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises [MSMEs] Trade Fair in Kigali, Rwanda, from October 30, to November 8, 2026. This follows a decision of the 48th Meeting of the Sectoral Council on Trade, Industry, Finance and Investment [SCTIFI] held …
