Chief Justice Owiny Dollo Faces Crucial Test as Supreme Court Prepares to Rule on Army Court’s Jurisdiction Over Civilians
Chief Justice Owiny Dollo is on the test as expected today to lead a panel of Supreme Court Justices to deliver an overwhelmingly awaited judgement which will give or stop the army court from prosecuting criminal cases that involve civilians. A number of…
Trump’s Executive Order on ‘Sex’ Over ‘Gender’ Sparks Global Concern for LGBTQ+ Rights
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…
National Unity Platform – Quebec Chapter Celebrates Grand Opening
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…
January 31 Set as Decision Date for Supreme Court Ruling on Civilians in Court Martial Case
The long-awaited judgement as to whether the military courts should try civilians or not has been fixed for January 31st by the Supreme Court. According to the notice sent to the lawyers who have been involved in this case, Lukwago and Company Advocates,…
Trump Orders Transgender Women to Be Housed in Men’s Prisons, Halts Gender Transition Treatments
President Trump has mandated that federal prisons house transgender women in men’s facilities and discontinue medical treatments related to gender transition. This directive was part of a broader executive order issued on his first day in office, aimed…
What a Second Trump Term Means for LGBTQIA Rights
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…
Trump’s Day-One Executive Order Targets DEI Programs and Transgender Rights, Sparking Outrage
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…
Egypt, Eritrea, and Uganda Top List as 67 Journalists Jailed Across Africa in Press Freedom Crackdown
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,…
Ugandan Opposition Leader Besigye Denied Food In Prison
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,…
Opinion : Trump’s Executive Order Rolls Back Trans Rights, Sparking Outrage and Fear
In a sweeping move late Monday, newly inaugurated President Donald Trump signed an executive order that effectively erases federal recognition of transgender individuals, rolling back progress made over the past decade. Titled “Defending Women From…