Human Rights

Pope Francis has made a historic gesture by meeting with Clare Byarugaba, a prominent Ugandan LGBTQ+ rights activist, and condemning the discrimination faced by queer individuals in Uganda. This meeting marks a significant milestone, being the first time the head of the Catholic Church has engaged publicly with an LGBTQ+ …

The excitement is palpable as Robert Kyagulanyi, famously known as Bobi Wine, arrives in Toronto ahead of the highly anticipated National Unity Platform (NUP) Canada Convention 2024. The convention, scheduled to take place from August 16th to 18th, 2024, at the Marriott Hotel, 901 Dixon Rd, Toronto, ON M9W 1S5, …

Things are likely to turn south for Dr. Daniel Ayen Okello, the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Director of Public Health and Environment, as calls for his resignation intensify. According to sources within KCCA, Dr. Okello’s reappointment hangs in the balance amid growing criticism over his management of key environmental …

In a dramatic turn of events, two journalists in Kabale have been arrested for allegedly inciting violence during a protest against constant power outages in the region. Job Namanya Apuuli, the New Vision Kigezi Bureau Chief, and Obed Kankiriho of Daily Monitor, were detained late Thursday night at approximately 11:40 …

In a disturbing revelation, Ronald Mayiga known as Omunyarwanda wa Bobi, has come forward with harrowing allegations of sexual abuse at the hands of security operatives in Uganda. According to Omunyarwanda wa Bobi, he was kidnapped on the night of June 12, 2024, by unidentified armed men as he headed …

Imane Khelif of Algeria secured a gold medal in women’s welterweight boxing (under 66kg) at the Paris Olympics, defeating China’s Yang Liu in a unanimous decision. Khelif’s victory, however, has been overshadowed by a gender controversy and a wave of online hate driven by misinformation. In a thrilling bout held …

KAMPALA, Uganda – In defiance of an official ban on demonstrations, dozens of people were detained in Kampala on Wednesday after participating in anti-corruption protests. The detentions highlight the Ugandan government’s ongoing crackdown on dissent and civic activism. Lawyers representing the arrested individuals reported that approximately 60 people were taken …

In an upcoming event that promises to be both enlightening and thought-provoking, media personality Deogratius will host two prominent figures in the fight against corruption in Uganda On Xavieradioug.com : Clinton Mirrors Ampaire and Ivan Kisakye. The discussion will delve into the pervasive issue of corruption that has long plagued …

In a disturbing incident, police officers in Kampala, Uganda, damaged a video camera belonging to a BBS TV journalist while they were covering a peaceful protest to the Kenyan High Commission by FDC Katonga faction members on August 5, 2024. The incident occurred when FDC leaders, who had initially planned …

Prominent activist and journalist Agather Atuhaire has come forward with alarming claims of threats against her life. The threats, allegedly from members of the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI), underscore the dangerous environment faced by those who challenge the status quo in Uganda. On Thursday, August 1, 2024, Atuhaire’s elder …