Human Rights

 our rulers become insecure in their sumptuous offices and therefore they must surround themselves with their own relatives with whom, of course, they loot the national treasury.’ In the annals of African political history, Yoweri Museveni’s leadership in Uganda appears to follow a troubling and all-too-familiar script. Journalist David Lamb’s …

Uganda’s democracy has long been under threat, but the recent statements by General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of President Yoweri Museveni and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) in the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF), have escalated concerns about the future of civilian leadership and democratic governance in the country. In …

Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act, one of the most draconian anti-LGBTQ+ laws in the world, has created an alarming environment for human rights violations. Passed in May 2023, the law imposes life imprisonment for “homosexual acts” and even the death penalty for cases deemed “aggravated homosexuality.” This law has not only threatened …

In a stunning revelation, opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, known as Bobi Wine, has exposed President Yoweri Museveni’s alleged plans to undermine Uganda’s electoral process. According to Bobi Wine, Museveni intends to eliminate direct presidential elections and instead secure his position through a parliamentary vote, a move that critics are calling …

The internet is a playground for new terms, constantly reshaping the way we understand identity, and the latest addition to this ever-expanding vocabulary is abrosexuality. Like many terms rooted in the evolving gender identity spectrum, abrosexuality is challenging traditional notions of sexual orientation, offering a fresh perspective on sexual fluidity. …

several members of Uganda’s Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party, who were arrested in Kenya on charges of treason, have petitioned the court to order the return of their confiscated mobile phones. The activists claim that during their arrest, security officers took possession of their phones and used them to …

Prominent Ugandan pastor, Martin Ssempa, has accused Makerere University of engaging in religious discrimination following the closure of the Makerere Community Church, which he founded and operated for over two decades. In a statement shared on the social media platform X, Pastor Ssempa expressed disappointment over the university’s decision, claiming …

National Unity Platform (NUP) party president Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, has accused the regime of coercing political prisoners to plead guilty to crimes they didn’t commit. Bobi Wine said on Tuesday that the regime had promised money and houses to political prisoners who were willing to plead guilty and …

The Museveni  regime using legal processes for political suppression continues, Olivia Lutaaya and co-accused who face prolonged detention without trial . Already few of her colleagues,7 in number have succumbed to coercion for guilty pleas by the regime in order for them to attain their freedom: Their trial by military …

Former Venezuelan presidential candidate Edmundo González arrived in Spain on Sunday after fleeing into exile in as part of a negotiated deal with Nicolás Maduro’s government that dealt a major blow to millions who placed their hopes in his opposition campaign. The surprise departure of the man considered by Venezuela’s …