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Ugandan-born journalist Male Deogratius, known as Omusawo Tintah, was awarded the Media Support Award of Excellence by African Descent Ontario on November 30, 2024. This prestigious honor recognizes his unwavering commitment to advocating for human rights and amplifying the voices of marginalized communities. The award highlights his influential work through …

In a world where political persecution should be a relic of the past, the plight of Ugandans at home and abroad highlights the grim reality of President Yoweri Museveni’s 38-year reign. The government’s iron-fisted approach to dissent has left many fleeing the country, only to realize they are not beyond …

Uganda’s alarming human rights record has once again come under scrutiny following the release on bail of Magala Umar, who endured one and a half years of detention under fabricated terrorism charges. His case sheds light on a disturbing pattern of arbitrary arrests, torture, and prolonged detention without trial, particularly …

oday, the International Day for Differently-Abled Persons (PWDs) was marked with a vibrant event that celebrated their invaluable contributions to the ongoing struggle for freedom and democracy in Uganda. The gathering underscored the role of PWDs in the broader fight against misrule, emphasizing the need for inclusivity and solidarity in …

The recent release on bail of Ugandan artist Alien Skin, who is aligned with the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), contrasts sharply with the prolonged detention of National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters, shedding light on the glaring inequalities in Uganda’s justice system. These disparities expose issues of selective justice, corruption, …

Toronto is buzzing with excitement as Ugandan sensation John Blaq arrived safely at Pearson International Airport ahead of his highly anticipated performance at the African Descent All VVIP Concert. The event is set for Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 237 Sackville Street, Toronto, promising an unforgettable night of culture, music, …

The Uganda Coffee Marketing Board (UCMB), once a cornerstone of Uganda’s economy, was dissolved in the 1990s following the liberalization of the coffee sector. Decades later, many of its former employees remain locked in a bitter struggle for their unpaid dues. Their story is a stark reminder of how poorly …

 Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of UNAIDS and wife of Dr. Kizza Besigye, has urged President Museveni to accept and listen to dissenting voices, emphasizing that those who disagree or oppose him are not enemies of Uganda. Byanyima, speaking to journalists at her home in Kasangati-Wakiso on Saturday, expressed her concerns …

On November 23, 2020, Martin Lukwago, a 32-year-old father of three and a passionate local mobilizer for the National Unity Platform (NUP), was abducted in broad daylight from Bugolobi Market. Eyewitnesses recount how Lukwago was approached by armed men dressed in plain clothes, forcibly bundled into a notorious “drone” vehicle, …

 Center for Health, Human Rights, and Development (CEHURD), and Simon Peter Kasumba, have filed a lawsuit against the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) for its prolonged failure to address a case involving alleged negligence by Kiboga Hospital. CEHURD together with Kasumba Simon Peter filed a complaint with UHRC in May …