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A recent executive order by former U.S. President Donald Trump mandating the use of the term ‘sex’ instead of ‘gender’ has raised significant concerns, particularly for the LGBTQ+ community. While not entirely unexpected—especially for those familiar with The Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025—the order represents a troubling step backward in the …

In a groundbreaking development, the launch of DeepSeek, a cutting-edge AI chatbot from China, has caused a seismic shift in the global tech landscape, resulting in a staggering 1trillionmarketlossformajorU.S.techgiants.Nvidiaborethebruntoftheimpactwithahistoric1trillionmarketlossformajorU.S.techgiants.Nvidiaborethebruntoftheimpactwithahistoric589 billion drop, while Microsoft, Alphabet, and Tesla also experienced significant declines. This unprecedented disruption has raised questions about DeepSeek’s capabilities and its …

By Mike Omuodo   A phone vibration drew my attention to an incoming message – a friend had sent a message with an attachment and a note reading, “This is so sad and needs to stop! The message was followed by some crying emojis. Curious, I opened the attachment. It …

In a momentous celebration of unity and progress, the National Unity Platform (NUP) – Quebec Chapter officially marked its grand opening, receiving heartfelt congratulations from Ronald Magala, NUP Spokesperson for Canada. The event symbolized a significant milestone in the journey of Ugandans in the diaspora, as they continue to advocate …

By Amiri Wabusimba. In Uganda, roads do more than connect communities; they symbolize economic potential, social cohesion, and national pride. Yet, paradoxically, some of these very roads, like the critical route linking Uganda to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda-Kenya, stand as glaring monuments to neglect. They represent …

Trump’s first term (2016-2020) was littered with anti-LGBTQIA rhetoric and policies. This included banning trans and HIV+ service members from the military, allowing housing shelters to deny help to gender non-conforming people and issuing an executive order to make it harder for refugees escaping anti-LGBTQIA regimes across the world. Throughout his …

New administration rolls back diversity initiatives and narrows gender recognition policies, drawing sharp criticism from human rights advocates. On his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at dismantling federal programs promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), while also rolling back protections for the transgender …

At least 67 journalists are imprisoned across Africa, reflecting the continent’s ongoing struggle for a free press, according to a report released last Thursday. The cases in Africa contribute to a global total of 361 journalists jailed as of December 1, 2024, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). …

The High court in Lira has ordered the Attorney General to pay over Shs 236 million in taxed costs to Betty Akello and John Francis Ongia for lost livestock during the Lango sub-region insurgency. The case dates back to 2011 when Akello and Sam Obua, acting on behalf of 580 …

The Uganda Prisons Service has strongly denied allegations that Col (Rtd.) Dr Kizza Besigye, the detained opposition leader, has been denied food brought from outside Luzira Murchison Bay prison. Frank Baine, the spokesperson for Uganda Prisons, clarified that access to external food is a privilege, not a right, and is …