How Trump’s Victory Could Reshape LGBTQ+ Rights in America
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to enter his second term, LGBTQ+ rights groups and individuals across the country are expressing deep concern about what lies ahead. With a Republican-majority Senate supporting his policies, Trump’s victory…
Transgender Americans Brace for Challenges and Increased Hostility Under Trump Presidency
Following Donald Trump’s election victory, transgender Americans are preparing for potential attacks from the White House and in their neighborhoods, reflecting a turbulent campaign season rife with anti-trans rhetoric. Throughout his campaign,…
Parliament Brawl Escalates: MP Zaake to Sue Akol for ‘Wild Animal’ Assault in Chambers
Mityana Municipality Member of Parliament, Francis Zaake has threatened to drag his Kilak North counterpart, Anthony Akol to court for assaulting him on the floor of the House. The incident occurred during the plenary session on Wednesday. Tensions were…
Crisis Hotlines See Surge in LGBTQ+ Callers After Trump Victory
LGBTQ advocacy organizations have reported a flood of calls and chats to their crisis communication hotlines after Donald Trump won the election this week, following a campaign that was rife with anti-trans attacks. The Trevor Project, a nonprofit that…
Speaker Suspends MPs Akol, Zaake, and 10 Others Following Parliamentary Brawl
Chaos erupted in Parliament on Wednesday as Kilak North MP Anthony Akol clashed with Mityana Municipality MP Francis Zaake. This was during the House’s reconvening to debate the controversial National Coffee Amendment Bill 2024. The chaos started after…
Coffee Bill : Army Detains Journalists, Prompting Calls to Boycott Parliament Coverage
At a press conference, UPPA president Sam Ibanda Mugabi strongly criticised the decision, underscoring the importance of independent media coverage free from interference. Journalists covering parliamentary proceedings under the Uganda Parliamentary…
South Africa Closes Border with Mozambique Amid Election Unrest
South Africa has closed one of its busiest border crossings with Mozambique following violent post-electoral protests in the neighbouring country. The protests have led to deadly clashes in several cities following last month’s disputed…
Parliament Suspended as NUP Mp Zaake is Punched in Fiery Coffee Bill Debate
Chaos erupted during the Parliament plenary sitting on Wednesday morning forcing the Speaker, Anita Among to suspend debate for 30 minutes. Confusion ensued when the Mitanya Municipality Member of Parliament, Francis Zaake alleged that there was a man…
Opinion : How Trump’s Presidency Threatens LGBTQ+ Rights
As an LGBTQ+ advocate and queer refugee, I’ve witnessed the resilience of our community, even amid harsh persecution. But with Donald Trump’s re-election, a renewed and troubling sense of dread has emerged across LGBTQIA+ communities worldwide,…
US : Trump Stages Historic Comeback, Reclaims the White House
Donald Trump has sealed a historic victory in the US presidential election and completed his stunning political comeback. The Republican comfortably defeated Democrat Kamala Harris in what polls had suggested would be a very tight election, after he…