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Cargo trucks queue up at the Mpondwe border crossing linking Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Thursday, June 4, 2026.

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Traders face big losses after Uganda closes Congo border over Ebola contagion fears

Traders face big losses after Uganda closes Congo border over Ebola contagion fears

Ugandan authorities have tightened border controls with Congo to prevent Ebola's spread. Traders are frustrated as their goods, including plantain and fish, risk spoiling in long truck queues. The border closure, effective since May 28, followed Congo's Ebola outbreak in Ituri province. Officials aim to reduce cross-border movement, fearing contagion. The World Health Organization discourages border closures but acknowledged the high risk. Uganda has confirmed 19 Ebola cases linked to Congo. Traders worry about further restrictions impacting their businesses.