36 Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction Members Sent to Luzira Prison
A group of 36 members from the opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction have been remanded to Luzira Prison on charges of terrorism. The group, comprising 34 men and 2 women, appeared before the Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court,…
LGBTQ : Mexico City Adopts Groundbreaking Law to Punish Transfemicide as an Aggravated Crime
In a significant advancement for LGBTQ+ rights and protections, Mexico City has officially adopted a law designating “transfemicide” as an aggravated crime. This landmark legislation aims to address the alarming rates of violence and…
Claire Namara Charged with Disturbing Religious Assembly; Granted Bail
The Mwanga 2 Magistrates Court in Mengo has charged Claire Namara, the former Vice Guild President of Kyambogo University, with disturbing religious assemblies. Namara, 25, appeared before Grade One Magistrate Amon Mugezi and denied the charges. The…
Over 104 arrested in March to Parliament Protests
In a week marked by heightened tension and public unrest, the Ugandan police have arrested 104 youths participating in protests aimed at marching to Parliament in Kampala. The protests, which occurred between July 22 and July 25, 2024, were met with…
UAE Calls for Immediate Ceasefire and Humanitarian Action at Sudan Peace Summit
Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, the UAE’s Minister of State, took part in the Mediators Planning Retreat on Sudan in Djibouti, which included representatives from 32 countries and various regional and international organizations. The meeting…
Family Demands Release of Wambi Peter, Missing NUP Man Seen Arrested by Security Officials
The family of Wambi Peter, a supporter of the National Unity Platform (NUP), is demanding his immediate release following his arrest by security officials. The incident, which took place in broad daylight, has sparked outrage and concern about the…
Step Backward for LGBTQ+ Rights :Namibia’s Ministry of Home Affairs Introduces Bill Defining Marriage as Union Between Opposite Sexes
Namibia’s Ministry of Home Affairs has introduced a controversial new bill aimed at defining marriage strictly as a union between persons of the “opposite sex.” The legislation, introduced in Parliament, seeks to formally enshrine the…
COLOURED VOICE 🏳️🌈: Condemnation of Sexual Violence Against Male Prisoners in Uganda
In a powerful statement, COLOURED VOICE 🏳️🌈 has issued a strong condemnation of the alarming rise in sexual violence, specifically anal rape, inflicted upon male prisoners by security personnel in Uganda. The organization highlights a disturbing trend…
US Mission Uganda Expresses Concern Over Arrests of Peaceful Protesters
The US Mission in Uganda has voiced strong concerns over the recent crackdown on peaceful demonstrators in the country. In a statement, the mission highlighted the importance of freedom of expression and peaceful assembly as fundamental pillars of…
I Was Sodomized While In Police Custody ,July 23rd Protesters Reveal
Recent allegations of severe abuse by Ugandan police have emerged following the release of several young men detained during anti-corruption protests. Reports indicate that some of the released individuals claim to have been subjected to anal rape, or…