An expedition, involving the Smithsonian Institution, is underway across Africa, gathering specimens and artifacts from various countries including Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The entities involved

• Smithsonian Institution →

  group of museums and research centers administered by the United States government

  • Donald Trump signed an executive order regarding museum exhibits and ousted a gallery director, while lawmakers criticized the museum's presentations.Thu 05:31
  • Trump criticized the Smithsonian Institution's messaging on July 30, 2026.Thu 03:35
• Africa →

  continent

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• Kenya →

  country in Eastern Africa

  • William Ruto is leading efforts to protect Kenya.Mon 16:42
  • Kenya warns Uganda against election interference as political alliances extend into the Nyanza region.Mon 16:37
• Uganda →

  country in East Africa

  • Allegations of border issues involving election materials are reported between Uganda and Kenya.Mon 16:37
  • An Ebola strain circulated from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Uganda, affecting international aid availability.Mon 14:13