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[Arsenal News @ArsenalNews_Hub]

🚨🔴⚪️ THE WORLD’S YOUNGEST REIGNING MONARCH WAS A GUNNER 👑❤️

Uganda is mourning the passing of King Oyo, who died on 27 August 2026.

Crowned King at just three years old in 1995, King Oyo became the world’s youngest reigning monarch and went on to lead the Tooro Kingdom for 31 years.

He was also a proud Arsenal supporter, making his passing especially painful for the Ugandan Gunners. ❤️🤍

We have been informed that King Oyo had donated land for a school where registered Ugandan Arsenal fans would have been able to send their children for free education. Sadly, the project had not yet commenced before his passing.

A King. A Gunner. 👑❤️🤍

We mourn with the Ugandan Arsenal community and all those grieving his loss.

🕊️ May His Majesty rest in eternal peace.

#AFC #Arsenal #KingOyo #Uganda #UgandanGunners #RIPKingOyo #COYG

[bar@R @BarbraRwami]

@Ronkawamara @ObukamaBwaTooro @toorokingdompm @talentafrica We watched him take on the throne at a very tender age after losing his beloved father 31years ago and he surely capitvated our hearts as Ugandans.

Our hearts hurt with you all, may the lord will comfort his mom, sister, son, relatives & Toro kingdom.
RIP our King Oyo

[bar@R @BarbraRwami]

@WinnieKiiza @RwenzoriMarathn @wekesa_amos Beautiful...is this location somewhere close to Kilembe?

[bar@R @BarbraRwami]

@wekesa_amos @_GL_Collection https://t.co/a1uxLTYv5a
#kabale #hotel

[Culton Scovia Nakamya @CultonScovia]

Guys, UWA is opening the parks in September. No entry charges.

[SenteMe @SenteMeGlobal]

Ssemujju Kassim was attacked by robbers on July 7th. He survived brain surgery at Mulago Hospital but can't speak or walk.
Now at Mengo Hospital he needs physiotherapy yet bills have drained everything. Any donation helps him heal and return to his loved ones.

[bar@R @BarbraRwami]

@wekesa_amos @_GL_Collection #kabale #hotel

[bar@R @BarbraRwami]

@KKariisa @nbstv @nextmediaug Congratulations @KKariisa and the @nbstv crew.

[Uganda Tourism Board @TourismBoardUg]

“ Everyone else is leaving the park but I want to stay here because I’m so connected to these great animals. This experience can only be felt here in Uganda and iam gonna keep coming back.”- Micheal Yormark, President Roc Nation Sports International.

#exploreuganda #RocInUganda

[Adam Sparre Spliid🇩🇰🇺🇬 @AdamSpliid]

Just arrived in Copenhagen to this sight: Uganda on the Danish highway💪🇺🇬
No chance I will forget Uganda during my break😂
Well done @DkUganda @TourismBoardUg

[Gooner Chris @ArsenalN7]

🗣️ Thierry Henry: “This is not failure. This is a great season for Arsenal Football Club.” ❤️

[The Arsenal Bureau @DArsenalBureau]

BREAKING 🚨 The Kroenke’s Message To The Arsenal Family.

To our players, staff, and the incredible Arsenal family,

🗣️Yesterday’s result was a painful one, but pain is part of the journey when you’re building something lasting. We’ve come too far, worked too hard, and grown too much as a group to let one defeat define us.

🗣️This team has shown character, resilience, and real quality all season. We’ve earned the right to be fighting at the highest level, and that doesn’t change because of a single bad night. The standards we’ve set remain. The belief is still there. The hunger is even stronger.

🗣️To the players: rest, recover, and refocus. We back you completely. Use this as fuel. The bigger picture is still very much alive, and the opportunity ahead is one this club has waited a long time for.

🗣️To our supporters: thank you. Your passion and loyalty, even in disappointment, is what makes this club special. We feel it, we appreciate it, and we’re determined to give you moments worthy of that support.

🗣️We are building something special here. Together. No standing still. Let’s channel everything into the weeks ahead and get ready to celebrate what we know this group is capable of.

Onward. The parade is still on.

Come on you Gunners.
Stan And Josh Kroenke.

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

To the people of DRC, especially to the people of Ituri

Jambo kwenu wakahaji wa Ituri

Mbote na bino, bato ya Ituri

My name is Tedros, and I am the Director-General of the World Health Organization (@WHO). But today, I am not writing to you as an official. I am writing to you as someone who knows your region, who has walked your streets, and who cares deeply about what happens to you and your families.

I am writing because I want to be with you in these moments. And I want you to know that you are not alone.

#Ebola is not new to me personally. From 2018 to 2020, I came fourteen times to North Kivu, the epicentre of the outbreak at that time. Fourteen visits to Beni, Butembo, Katwa, Goma, and many other communities. During that outbreak, Ebola spread across North Kivu, South Kivu, and reached parts of Ituri as well. I was alongside families who had lost their loved ones. I met health workers risking their lives every day. I met community leaders, traditional healers, religious leaders and business leaders who refused to abandon their people. I saw men and women show extraordinary courage in the most difficult of circumstances. The people there, who saw me coming back again and again, wanted to give me a name that belonged to their community. They asked me whether I was the first, second, or third child of my parents. When I told them I was the firstborn, they gave me the name Dr. Paluku. I carry that name with pride. It is not just a name. It is a bond. It is a reminder that this work is not about titles or institutions. It is about people. It is about you.

That outbreak was one of the most complex in history. It did not unfold in a stable, peaceful environment. It happened in the middle of armed conflict, with communities displaced, supply routes disrupted, and health workers operating under constant threat. People were fleeing violence while also trying to protect themselves and their families from a deadly disease. I remember being in Beni on more than one occasion while fighting was taking place on the outskirts of the city. We could hear it. And yet the health workers around me did not stop. They kept working. That kind of courage is something I will never forget. The challenges of that time are not so different from what you are facing today in Ituri. I understand that. I have seen it with my own eyes.

Mistrust ran deep, and the security situation cost us precious time. Our health workers were attacked. Clinics were targeted. People who were only trying to save lives found themselves caught in the middle of a conflict they did not start. Lives were lost that we might have saved, and that weighs on me still. But I also witnessed something remarkable. When we listened, when communities felt respected and heard, things began to change. Trust grew slowly, then more quickly. People came forward. And together, we managed to contain the outbreak. We did it. The people of DRC did it. I will never forget that.

Ebola is now back. This time, the outbreak is hitting Ituri province the hardest. More than 90% of all cases have been reported in Ituri province, with a small number of cases also reported in North Kivu and South Kivu. I know how frightening that is, and I know that the people of Ituri are bearing a burden that is not easy to carry.

I know that many of you are exhausted. You are already carrying so much: malaria, hunger, insecurity, and the daily struggle to keep your families safe. And now Ebola. It is not fair, and I will not pretend otherwise.

But I also want to say something else about Ituri, because this province deserves to be seen for more than its hardships. Ituri is a place of remarkable energy. It is a province of vibrant commerce, of entrepreneurial spirit, of communities that have refused to be defined by the conflicts around them. The markets of Bunia buzz with life. Traders, farmers, teachers, and young people building their futures against all odds. That spirit, that refusal to give up, is exactly what we need now. It is the foundation on which we will build our response. We do not come to Ituri with only medicine and expertise. We come to join a community that already knows how to fight for its survival.

I want to say a special word to the young people of Ituri. You are growing up in circumstances that no young person should have to face. And yet what I see, again and again, is not despair but determination. You are the future of this province and this country. In this outbreak, you have a vital role to play. Talk to your friends and your families. Share what you know about Ebola. Help break the fear and the silence that allow this virus to spread. Your voice carries further than you know, and we need it now more than ever.

And to the health workers of Ituri, I want to say this: you are seen, and you are not alone. Every day you go to work knowing the risks, and you go anyway. You do it for your patients, for your communities, for your families. You are the backbone of this response. Without you, none of this is possible. I know the conditions are hard. I know the resources are often not enough. I know that fear and exhaustion are real. Please know that WHO stands with you, that we are working to get you the support you need, and that your courage and dedication are known and deeply valued far beyond the borders of this province.

I also know that the security situation in parts of this region remains very difficult. Conflict and displacement make everything harder, including reaching people who need care and keeping health workers safe. I want to be honest: this is one of our greatest challenges. We cannot do this work if those who are trying to help are prevented from doing so or put in danger. We are working closely with all relevant partners to ensure that the response can reach every community that needs it, and that no one is left behind because of where they live or what is happening around them.

That is why today I am making a direct appeal to all warring parties in this region: please, declare a ceasefire. Even briefly. Even just enough to let health workers through. People are dying from Ebola who do not have to die. Children are sick. Families are suffering. No cause, no conflict, no grievance is worth condemning innocent people to death from a preventable disease. A ceasefire, even a temporary one, would save lives. I urge you, I implore you: give us the space to help the people who need it most.

I also know that there is anger and mistrust in some communities, and I understand why. Trust must be earned, it cannot be assumed. We have not always done things correctly. But I promise you, we are here to learn as much as we are here to help.

I need to be honest with you about something important. Most previous Ebola outbreaks in DRC were caused by a virus called Ebola Zaire, for which we have vaccines and treatments. This outbreak is caused by a different virus called Ebola Bundibugyo. There are currently no approved vaccines or treatments for it. This is serious, and you deserve to hear that plainly. But I also want you to know this: while there are no specific treatments for Bundibugyo, there is much we can do together to prevent the spread of this virus and save lives. Early supportive care in our treatment centers can make a real difference. If you or someone you know falls ill, please do not wait. Coming forward early can make the difference between life and death. And everything we do, we will do with you. We will listen to you, we will share information with you, and we are here to help. And for those we cannot save, we will mourn with you. We will help you grieve your lost loved ones with safe and dignified burials.

We are working under the leadership of the Government of DRC, together with all relevant partners, united around one goal: to stop this outbreak and protect your communities. No one is working alone. No one is working at cross purposes. We are coordinated, we are committed, and we are here.

That is why I am coming to Bunia. I will be there in person, alongside my colleagues, meeting your leaders, listening to your concerns, and doing everything in my power to help you. I will not be managing this from a comfortable office far away.

This is the 17th Ebola outbreak in DRC. Together, you have overcome every single one before. That is not a small thing. That is a testament to the strength and resilience of your communities. I have seen that strength with my own eyes.

My brothers and sisters of Ituri, I want you to know that the world is watching your courage. You are not forgotten. Together, we will overcome this outbreak, as you have overcome every challenge before. Your resilience is the light that guides us all.

We will get through this one too. Not because of anyone, but because of you.

Our teams are already on the ground, and they will stay for as long as necessary. And when this outbreak is over, we will not quietly disappear. We will not forget you. We will stay, and we will keep working with you to build health systems that protect every person in every community.

I look forward to seeing you in Bunia soon. Until then, please know that you are in my thoughts.

With respect and solidarity,

Paluku
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Director-General, World Health Organization

[bar@R @BarbraRwami]

@nwscug No water in Najjera...almost a month of none or low supply. 4 Days on no water now ...

[bar@R @BarbraRwami]

@nwscug @AKasingye You know it is not true...there is still no water in Najjera...I speak for Najjera. The certainity with which you respond is amazing...our taps/tanks are dry,

[Mrs M @MrsScotty_M]

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[bar@R @BarbraRwami]

@AWFCEO Our prayers are with you

[Robert Sterling @RobertMSterling]

I just had the craziest experience at the airport.

We are about to board a flight to Atlanta when the pilot from the incoming plane walks out of the jetway. Guy is probably late 50s, salt and pepper hair, military look. The kind of pilot you instantly feel good about seeing on your flight.

Pilot walks over to the counter, gets on the PA system, and starts addressing everyone. “Folks, I’ve been doing this a long time. Flying one of these jets is easy. The hard part is looking at 130 people and telling them their flight is going to be delayed.”

Audible groans throughout the boarding gate. Most people here are flying to Atlanta as a layover before another flight. 130 people just had their day become a complete mess.

The pilot goes on. “I get it, trust me. But here’s the deal: During our landing, we had a small mechanical issue. I’m not your pilot for the next leg, but I don’t feel confident the jet’s safe to fly until we have a mechanical team look it over, and I don’t feel comfortable asking the next pilots to fly you guys until we get confirmation.”

He points at the agents next to him behind the counter: “Now, none of this is the agents’ fault. Please be kind to them. I’m the one who made this decision, not them, so any inconvenience you experience is my fault. Just please know that I don’t do this lightly, and I’m only doing it because I believe it’s in the best interests of everyone’s safety.”

Now this is where the story gets crazy. The pilot puts the microphone down, grabs his suitcase, and all the people in the gate…

Start clapping.

I’m not joking, everyone starts clapping for the guy. 130 people who just had their travel plans ruined give an ovation to the guy who made the decision and delivered the message.

All because he addressed them with decency and transparency, took ownership of the decision, made it clear that it was necessary, and explained why it was in everyone’s best interest.

It’s honestly one of the best examples of strong communication—of strong leadership, for that matter—that I’ve seen in a long time.

@Delta, whoever your Atlanta to Wichita pilot was this morning, he’s one of the good ones. Please tell him the delayed passengers of flight 1637 appreciate what he did.

[Dr. Katumwa Kenneth 🇺🇬 @dr_katumwa]

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