Uganda and Egypt are cooperating on establishing a vaccine manufacturing plant for FMD, while recurring outbreaks continue to disrupt livestock markets.

The entities involved

• Uganda →

  country in East Africa

  • Kenya warns Uganda against election interference as political alliances extend into the Nyanza region.Mon 16:37
  • Allegations of border issues involving election materials are reported between Uganda and Kenya.Mon 16:37
• Egypt →

  country in Northeast Africa and Southwest Asia

  • Leaders from Greece, Egypt, and Cyprus are meeting to advance cooperation on natural gas and energy matters through a Trilateral cooperation mechanism.Mon 17:18
  • The new event details established facts regarding Egypt, including the Camp David Accords, the function of the Suez Canal connecting to the Red Sea, the reliance of the population on the Nile, and Sisi's tenure.Mon 17:17
• FMD →
  • Confirmed cases of FMD have emerged in Karasburg, prompting calls for emergency funding, culling measures, and movement restrictions for cloven-hoofed animals.Sun 19:52
  • FMD impacts African livestock and food systems.Sat 03:31

Related events

• FMD epidemic grips South African cattle farms, with international cooperation underway involving vaccine production in Argentina and Turkey, and analysis at Pirbright Institute.Sep 15
• The ongoing FMD outbreak is forcing the South African livestock industry to consider a major regulatory overhaul to manage the disease.Jul 25
• The red meat sector in South Africa is currently dealing with major outbreaks of Foot-Bitten Mouth Disease (FMD).Sep 7
• FMD threat in Namibia drives policy consideration for a levy and requires new funding for the livestock industry.Sep 14
• An FMD outbreak in Cyprus prompted mass animal killing and involved the Ministry of Health's food safety measures.Sep 21