Kampala: Quick Facts

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Nigeria's first Ebola patient holidayed in Uganda, officials say • Oct. 22, 2026, 6:10 AM ET (BBC)

A Rwandan dissident has been found beheaded in neighboring Uganda • Oct. 19, 2026, 12:46 PM ET (Washington Post)

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Political map of Uganda and surrounding countries in East Africa, showing Uganda's borders, major cities including Kampala, Entebbe, Gulu, and Jinja, and the location of Lake Victoria along the southern border. Neighboring countries-South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo-are also labeled. An inset locator map highlights Uganda's position within the African continent.

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Map highlighting Uganda in East Africa, with Kampala marked near the northern shore of Lake Victoria. Surrounding countries include South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Ethiopia. An inset globe at the top left shows Uganda's location within Africa.

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