Tooro kingdom begins nine-day mourning period as King Oyo's body returns to Uganda
The body of Uganda's King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV has been flown home and received at Entebbe airport, where mourners gathered to pay their respects. The Tooro kingdom has now begun a nine-day mourning period following his death in the United States last week. The traditional ruler, who was 34, will be buried next Saturday.A brief ceremony was held after the coffin arrived at the airport, with President Yoweri Museveni among those present. The body was then flown by military helicopter to Kyegegwa in western Uganda before being taken by road to the royal palace in Fort Portal.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 14:05 LONDON
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Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC spreads to two new zones as cases and deaths rise
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has spread to two new health zones, Biena and Manguredjipa, bringing the total number of affected areas to 60. The latest government figures show the outbreak continuing to expand in North Kivu province, where health officials say the virus is moving faster than containment efforts. The new figures add to concern over one of the most serious Ebola emergencies recorded in the country.According to the Ministry of Health data released on Friday, the outbreak has now reached 5,794 confirmed cases and 2,786 deaths. Officials said the fatality rate in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 23:29 LONDON
