Human Rights

A UK lawmaker has claimed that Bobi Wine, the leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), actively campaigned for sanctions against Uganda’s Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among. The allegations have sparked controversy, underscoring the ongoing tensions within Uganda’s political landscape. Bobi Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, has been …

Anita Among, Speaker of the Ugandan Parliament, has strongly condemned recent sanctions imposed on Ugandan officials and reaffirmed her commitment to opposing LGBTQ rights in the country. The sanctions, which were imposed by international actors in response to human rights concerns, have drawn criticism from Ugandan officials who view them …

The National Unity Platform (NUP), Uganda’s main opposition party, claims involvement in the recent UK sanctions imposed on Speaker of Parliament Anita Among and former ministers Mary Goretti Kitutu and Agnes Nandutu due to corruption allegations. Robert Kyagulanyi, NUP’s principal, asserted that he and other advocates for change have been …

Bobi Wine, leader of Uganda’s opposition party, the National Unity Platform, is urging Western countries to impose sanctions on President Yoweri Museveni and his son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba. Bobi Wine alleges that Museveni and Kainerugaba have played significant roles in undermining democratic institutions and suppressing human rights in Uganda. In a …

The capital of Cameroon has gained a new health and human-rights center serving LGBTQ people and others most at-risk of contracting AIDS. The non-profit association SOS Solidarity Rights and Health has grown since 2016, when it was founded by a group of social activists. It now has operations in Bertoua, …

Protests have long been a powerful tool for social change and democracy worldwide, and Uganda is no exception. The country has seen numerous demonstrations driven by political, economic, and social grievances. These protests highlight the crucial role of public dissent in shaping the nation’s trajectory. In recent years, Ugandans have …

In a landmark move, the United Kingdom has levied sanctions against several Ugandan politicians allegedly involved in corrupt practices. Among those targeted are individuals accused of diverting funds earmarked for Uganda’s most vulnerable communities, including the Speaker of Parliament. This significant action marks the first time the UK has utilized …

The Anti-Homosexuality Act, passed in Uganda in 2023, has raised deep concerns across various sectors of Ugandan society, igniting the “Bikukwatako” (It Affects You) campaign to highlight the act’s profound impact on civil liberties and human rights. This legislation has cast a shadow over Uganda’s commitment to freedom, equality, and …

In response to Uganda’s passage of the Anti-Homosexuality Act, the White House has issued a stern warning, threatening to withdraw aid if the East African nation does not reconsider the controversial legislation. The law, which includes severe penalties for LGBTQ individuals, has drawn widespread condemnation from human rights organizations and …

The recent abduction of Mumbya Hussein, a supporter of the National Unity Platform (NUP) in Uganda, has sparked renewed concerns over the safety and security of political activists and opposition members in the country. The incident, which occurred last Saturday in Jinja City near the taxi park, highlights the escalating …