Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) Accuse Parliament of Muzzling Media After NTV Ban
The Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) has launched a scathing attack on Parliament, accusing the legislative body of a “deliberate attack on press independence” after security officers denied access to NTV Uganda reporters and stripped…
Statement by the Nasser International Forum – Sudan Chapter on the Atrocities in El Fasher, Darfur
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…
Bobi Wine Recounts Night Raid by Armed Men at His Hotel in Lira City
Ugandan opposition leader and National Unity Platform (NUP) president Bobi Wine has spoken out about a terrifying late-night raid at a hotel in Lira City, where he was resting after a day of campaign activities. In a statement released on Thursday…
Tanzania Opposition Officials Arrested Ahead of Election as Crackdown Intensifies
A senior official from Tanzania’s main opposition party, Chadema, has been arrested amid what rights groups and opposition figures describe as an escalating crackdown on dissent just days before the country’s general election scheduled for 29 October.…
Musician Mukunja Atasera Detained After Releasing Campaign Song for NUP’s Bobi Wine
Ugandan musician Mukunja Atasera has been detained at Kabalagala Police Station and denied bail following a cyberstalking case filed against him by fellow artist Lil Pazo Lunabe. However, sources close to the musician believe his arrest is politically…
Uganda’s Electoral Crisis: Court Cases and State House Influence Undermine Democracy
By Alexander Luyima | The Hoima Post | Kampala — 28 October 2025 Ugandans are increasingly disillusioned with the Electoral Commission (EC), as recent events suggest that the institution’s independence is being compromised. Allegations of bias,…
Makerere University Suspends Student for Assault in Anti-Gay Clash at Mitchell Hall
Brian Murungi, a Bachelor of Social Work student at Makerere University, has been suspended for allegedly assaulting a fellow student and destroying property during violent clashes at Mitchell Hall, following unrest tied to anti-gay sentiments among…
All I Want Is to Hug My Son Again”: Mother of Ugandan Activist Sam Mugumya Speaks Out
For over twelve years, the mother of Ugandan political activist Sam Mugumya has lived with uncertainty, fear, and hope—hope that one day she would embrace her son again. In a deeply emotional statement shared this week, Mugumya’s mother recounted the…
Missing In Uganda : Seven Days On, Kenyan Activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo Still Missing After Abduction
It has now been seven days since Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo were reportedly abducted under unclear circumstances, and their whereabouts remain unknown. The two, both known for their outspoken activism and civic engagement, were last…
Many Rights Activists Disappear as East Africa Faces Wave of Abductions By Its Governments
A disturbing wave of enforced disappearances has gripped East Africa between August and October 2025, raising alarm among human rights defenders, families of the missing, and regional observers. The victims—journalists, activists, and outspoken citizens…