Advocacy Group for LGBTQ Health and Rights Expands Presence in Cameroon
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…
The Role of Protests in Uganda: A Tool for Social Change and Democracy
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…
UK Imposes Sanctions on Ugandan Politicians Accused of Corruption
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…
LGBTQ: Ugandans Urged to Take a Stand Amid Growing Concerns
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…
White House Warns of Aid Withdrawal Over Uganda’s Anti-LGBTQ Legislation
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…
Abduction of NUP’s Mumbya Raises Alarm for Safety of Ugandan Opposition Backers
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…
Male Deogratius : I condemn rampart Abductions In Uganda
Last Saturday, Mumbya Hussein was forcibly taken by heavily armed individuals from Jinja City, near the taxi park. Eyewitnesses reported that he was abducted and transported away in a drone with registration number UAL 748K. Since his abduction,…
Mabira Forest : Activists Renew Efforts to Protect Uganda’s Largest Tropical Forest Amid New Threats
Renewed concerns have arisen over the depletion of valuable tree species in Uganda’s largest natural forest, located in Buikwe District. This issue, which first gained major attention in April 2007 due to the destructive impact of sugarcane…
NUP Diaspora Refutes Allegations of Manipulating Canada’s Asylum System
Tensions have escalated between the National Unity Platform (NUP) Diaspora and Nrm Bloggers following recent allegations concerning the manipulation of Canada’s refugee system. A letter from a concerned citizen addressed to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau…
UBOS To Excludes Intersex Individuals from Upcoming Census, Igniting Concerns Over Discrimination
In a recent confirmation to the Washington Blade, the head of Uganda’s Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) stated that intersex Ugandans will not be included in the national census scheduled to begin on May 10. This decision has sparked controversy and…