By Amiri Wabusimba- As Uganda edges toward its next general election in January, a subtle yet consequential shift in the country’s political landscape is becoming impossible to ignore. Analysts and political observers increasingly foresee a Parliament in which independent lawmakers may surpass the combined strength of formal opposition parties. Such …

Hassan Ghazaly, an Egyptian member of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) Focal Point Committee and Founder of the Global Solidarity Network, formally handed over the outcomes of the 5th African Youth Symposium to Mr. Dada Morero, the Executive Mayor of Johannesburg, and Ambassador Marie-Antoinette Vilakazi, the APRM Chairperson, at …

By Amiri Wabusimba, Urban transformation often begins with hopeful visions cleaner cities, safer neighbourhoods, greener horizons. In Kampala, the redevelopment of the Nakivubo Channel by Ham Enterprises was hailed as a bold step toward that vision. For years, the channel had symbolized the city’s struggle with flooding, waste, and insecurity. …

By Wabusimba Amiri, A journey from Kampala to Mbale spans approximately 240 kilometres and takes about five hours. A passenger is expected to part with between UGX 25,000= and UGX 35,000=. Covering 273 kilometres to Mbarara costs slightly more around UGX 30,000 to UGX 35,000 over a journey lasting close …

The Nasser International Forum – Sudan Chapter expresses its strong condemnation and profound concern over the serious violations and atrocities inflicted upon civilians in El Fasher, North Darfur, following recent actions by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). We categorically denounce the deliberate attacks on civilians, medical facilities, and humanitarian operations, …

By Amiri Wabusimba. A few days ago, a post on social media about the Uganda flag caught my attention. It reminded me that while national flags are among the most visible symbols of a country, they are often the least understood. Every flag that flutters over capital cities or local …

By Amiri Wabusimba. Every election cycle across Africa paints familiar picture candidates traversing towns and villages unveiling manifestos, and promising transformative leadership. For incumbents, it’s a moment of accountability, a chance to highlight achievements and justify continuity. For challengers, it’s a platform to spotlight the gaps left unaddressed. Yet, beneath …

The 48th Course for Anglophone African Journalists concluded in Cairo with a heartfelt address by Wabusimba Amiri of Uganda, who spoke on behalf of his colleagues from Liberia, Somalia, Mozambique, and Tanzania. His speech, rich in reflection and gratitude, captured the spirit of unity and transformation that defined the three-week …

Cairo has once again welcomed Wabusimba Amiri, a young Ugandan diplomat, journalist, and international relations scholar, barely a month after completing his Bachelor’s degree in International Relations and Diplomatic Studies of Cavendish University 14th Graduation and only months after returning from the Nasser International Leadership Fellowship. Amiri is now participating …

By Amiri Wabusimba. For years, the name Gulu was synonymous with war, it was the city at the center of northern Uganda’s brutal insurgency, where the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) abducted children, mutilated civilians, and committed crimes against humanity that shocked the world. Thousands were displaced, families were torn apart, …