Human Rights

In a significant move, the Government of Uganda (GOU) is set to pay 199.83 billion UGX of the 247 billion UGX awarded by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This payment comes as a result of actions by certain individuals who plundered and …

Museveni Determined to Crush Corruption, Promises More Arrests of MPs In a bold statement to his Cabinet, President Yoweri Museveni declared his unwavering determination to tackle corruption, promising that more Members of Parliament would soon face arrest and charges for their alleged involvement in corrupt practices. This announcement has sparked …

Burkina Faso’s military junta said it has adopted the draft of an amended family code that criminalises homosexuality. The West African nation has been among just 22 out of 54 countries on the continent that allow same-sex relations, which are punishable by death or lengthy prison terms in some states. Burkina Faso …

Minister Kahinda Otafiire, known for his straightforwardness, has cautioned leaders against misinterpreting citizens’ demands for accountability as hate speech. In Uganda, activists face challenges as political leaders use the law to silence those who demand action against corruption and inefficiencies, labeling them as hate speech. A TikToker was sentenced to …

Latvia has reached a major milestone in LGBTQ+ rights with the enactment of its new law allowing for same-sex civil partnerships. The legislation, which officially came into force, provides legal recognition and protections for same-sex couples, marking a historic shift in the country’s legal landscape and a significant step toward …

A group including rights activists and a politician filed an appeal to Uganda’s Supreme Court on Thursday, the latest step in an ongoing legal challenge to a ruling upholding controversial anti-gay legislation adopted last year, their lawyer said. In April, the Constitutional Court threw out a challenge to the Anti-Homosexuality …

Africa is at a critical juncture. With a population of 1.2 billion, the continent’s future hinges on addressing pervasive issues of poor leadership, economic mismanagement, human rights abuses, and lack of basic services. If these challenges remain unresolved, the future for many Africans looks bleak. This analysis explores the potential …

Journalists Dickson Mubiru and Alirabaki Sengooba of the Grace Publications that runs the Grape Vine website and Ono Bwiino newspaper have finally been released on bail after having been jailed close to one month in jail over publishing information without a valid broadcasting license. The two have been released by …

Release on bail for the Grape Vine and a local newspaper Ono Bwiino journalists Alirabaki Sengooba and Dickson Mubiru by the Buganda Road Court magistrate HW Winnie Nankya Jatiko, has been cancelled by the Standards, Utilities and Wildlife Court magistrate, HW Sienna Owomugisha. Journalists Alirabaki Sengooba and Dickson Mubiru Granted …

Kigali has said it fully upheld its side of the agreement with Britain on deporting thousands of asylum seekers to Rwanda. “Rwanda has fully upheld its side of the agreement, including with regard to finances, and remains committed to finding solutions to the global migration crisis, including providing safety, dignity …