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New transmission from animals likely caused Congo-Uganda Ebola outbreak
The ongoing Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo concerns a previously unseen variant of the rare Bundibugyo species of the virus, indicating it stemmed from a new transmission from animals to humans rather than from variants linked to earlier outbreaks, a new study said.
August 12, 2026 6:00 pm
 
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Police locked out of key financial data
Police investigators were shut out of direct access to key financial intelligence until 2024.
August 12, 2026 5:09 pm
 
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Financial Intelligence Unit told to fix system
Parliament is being left in the dark on the Financial Intelligence Unit’s performance by weak reporting.
August 12, 2026 5:07 pm
 
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Voting rules face changes
A revised ballot paper is proposed to make it easier for voters to identify candidates and political parties.
August 12, 2026 5:05 pm
 
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Youths to be seen as development partners
Youths need to be recognized as partners in development rather than beneficiaries.
