8 UPDF Officers Convicted For Torturing Journalists Will Covering Bobiwine UN Human Rights Vists
The Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) has met a setback after eight of its officials have been found guilty by the High Court in Kampala of torturing journalists and violating press freedom. The courts’ decision against the said officers who included…
Amsterdam Club Cancels Jose Chameleone’s Concert Amid Protests Over Uganda Murder Allegations
Amsterdam, Netherlands – The highly anticipated concert of Ugandan music star Joseph Mayanja, popularly known as Jose Chameleone, was abruptly canceled following protests led by Ugandan activists in the diaspora. The cancellation comes amid renewed calls…
Uganda: Protests Against East Africa Oil Pipeline Escalate as COP29 Commences in Baku
As COP29 unfolds in Baku, Azerbaijan, a wave of protests has erupted against the construction of the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), a 1,143-kilometer project stretching from Uganda to Tanga, Tanzania. The protesters, gathered outside Uganda’s…
How Trump’s Victory Could Reshape LGBTQ+ Rights in America
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to enter his second term, LGBTQ+ rights groups and individuals across the country are expressing deep concern about what lies ahead. With a Republican-majority Senate supporting his policies, Trump’s victory…
Transgender Americans Brace for Challenges and Increased Hostility Under Trump Presidency
Following Donald Trump’s election victory, transgender Americans are preparing for potential attacks from the White House and in their neighborhoods, reflecting a turbulent campaign season rife with anti-trans rhetoric. Throughout his campaign,…
Crisis Hotlines See Surge in LGBTQ+ Callers After Trump Victory
LGBTQ advocacy organizations have reported a flood of calls and chats to their crisis communication hotlines after Donald Trump won the election this week, following a campaign that was rife with anti-trans attacks. The Trevor Project, a nonprofit that…
Opinion : How Trump’s Presidency Threatens LGBTQ+ Rights
As an LGBTQ+ advocate and queer refugee, I’ve witnessed the resilience of our community, even amid harsh persecution. But with Donald Trump’s re-election, a renewed and troubling sense of dread has emerged across LGBTQIA+ communities worldwide,…
Bobi Wine and Salim Tana Rally Kisoro Residents to Cast a Vote of Defiance
Accompanied by NUP President Bobi Wine, Tana passionately called on residents to make their dissatisfaction known at the ballot box. Her message was clear: Kisoro deserves better. Criticising the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), she highlighted…
18 Missing NUP Members ,Bobi Wine To Appeal High Court Ruling Dismissing Case
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has announced its intention to appeal a recent High Court ruling that dismissed its petition seeking accountability from the Ugandan government for the disappearance of 18 party supporters. NUP had approached the High…
Ugandan Judge Lydia Mugambe Faces UK Court Charges for ‘Modern Slavery’ Offenses
Former Ugandan judge Lydia Mugambe, 49, of Lyne Road, Kidlington, has been charged in the UK with multiple offenses related to modern slavery and immigration breaches. The charges against Mugambe include conspiring to facilitate a breach of UK…