Uganda is tightening its borders. Following an outbreak of Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo virus, the country has moved to restrict transit for travellers coming from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The outbreak was officially declared on 15 May 2026, after cases linked to the DRC crossed into Ugandan territory. It marks a serious moment for East and Central Africa, two regions that share long, porous borders and deep trade ties.
Health authorities are watching this situation closely, and the transit restrictions signal that Uganda is not taking any chances. How the DRC responds, and whether the two governments can coordinate a regional containment effort, will be the real story to follow.
Originally published by Premium Times.