Press Freedom In Uganda Under Siege, Why The Observer Was Targeted – Male Deogratius
On May 8, 2024, the Uganda Media Council Chairperson, Mr. Paul Ekochu, issued a summons to The Observer’s Editor, demanding their appearance before the Council’s disciplinary committee on May 20, 2024. This summons, predicated on Section 9 of the…
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia: Reflections of a Gay Man
The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia on May 17 holds profound significance for me as a gay man, particularly one living with HIV. As someone who intersects various identities, I am often exposed to different forms of…
Britain’s Lord Bellingham Calls for Regime Change in Uganda; Support for Opposition
Bellingham’s remarks underscores the potential challenges the Ugandan government faces in the international community following the enactment of the anti-gay law Lord Henry Campbell Bellingham, a former barrister and British Conservative politician who…
Update on Illegal Arrests: Opposition Leader Davis Lewis Rubongoya Speaks Out
Davis Lewis Rubongoya, the Secretary-General of the opposition party, provided an update on the recent spate of arrests targeting party members. In a statement issued today, he expressed gratitude to comrades, leaders, and legal representatives who…
Bobi Wine Criticizes Museveni’s Use of Public Funds for Bribery
Kampala, 16th May 2024 – In a powerful statement addressing the nation, Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has expressed his strong disapproval of President Yoweri Museveni’s alleged misuse of taxpayer money to manipulate…
10 LGBTQ+ Kenyans Targeted in Grindr Blackmail Scheme Seek Justice in Court
Kenya’s LGBTQ+ community has long stayed silent about blackmail and extortion. Kenya’s LGBTQ+ community has long stayed silent about blackmail and extortion on platforms like Facebook and dating apps like Grindr, afraid of being outed and jailed…
ASAP Rocky Celebrates Son’s Birthday Amidst Parenthood Joy with Rihanna
ASAP Rocky and Rihanna have been relishing their roles as parents, with the couple welcoming their son RZA a few years back and their youngest, Riot, born last year. Their Instagram posts occasionally feature their children, showcasing their pride and…
B.G. Faces Potential Probation Modifications After Alleged Violations
B.G., a member of the Hot Boys, could be facing significant changes to his supervised release conditions after allegedly violating probation stipulations multiple times. Since his release from a 120-month sentence for firearm possession and obstruction…
Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Breaks Spotify Record with 100 Million Streams in Under Nine Days
Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us” has achieved a remarkable feat on Spotify, surpassing 100 million streams in less than nine days. This makes it the fastest rap song to reach this milestone on the platform, surpassing…
DJ Akademiks Alleges Kendrick Lamar Using Bots in Rap Beef Tactics
The ongoing rap beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake has taken a bizarre turn, with DJ Akademiks suggesting that Kendrick Lamar may be using bots to influence the narrative. Despite a lull in disses being released, the aftermath of Drake’s…