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Ugandan opposition leader and National Unity Platform (NUP) president, Bobi Wine, has expressed his delight over the United States’ decision to impose sanctions on four senior Uganda Police officers accused of human rights abuses, including torture. The officers in question are Bob Kagarura, Elly Womanya, Alex Mwine, and Hamdani Twesigye, …

The Banyakitara Cultural Heritage Expo 2024 was an event marked by vibrancy, deep-rooted tradition, and an extraordinary sense of unity among the Afro-Canadian community. This year’s Expo saw key figures come to the forefront, with Mr. Alexander Luyima and his wife, Mrs. Alice Hope Birungi Luyima, playing pivotal roles in …

Uganda finds itself at a crossroads as President Yoweri Museveni, who has ruled the country for nearly four decades, recently marked his 80th birthday. Celebrations for this milestone event spread across the nation, with the president pledging to introduce free education in all government primary and secondary schools. However, amid …

The Ugandan arts community is reeling from the recent loss of Mr. Jackson Ndawula, a towering figure in the country’s cultural landscape. Mr. Ndawula served as the President of ASSITEJ (International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People) and Chairman of the Uganda Korea Cultural Friendship Association, playing a …

As President Yoweri Museveni marks his 80th birthday, Uganda stands at a crossroads—burdened by a leader who, rather than ushering in a new era of political, economic, and social prosperity, symbolizes stagnation, personal glorification, and national despair. The grand celebrations around Museveni’s birthday have less to do with Uganda’s achievements …

The internet is a playground for new terms, constantly reshaping the way we understand identity, and the latest addition to this ever-expanding vocabulary is abrosexuality. Like many terms rooted in the evolving gender identity spectrum, abrosexuality is challenging traditional notions of sexual orientation, offering a fresh perspective on sexual fluidity. …

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has condemned Germany’s decision to extend temporary border controls as “unacceptable.” The move is part of Germany’s response to irregular migration and has sparked criticism from several neighboring countries. These extended restrictions, already present at some land borders, will now apply to borders with France, …

Former Venezuelan presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez arrived in Spain on Sunday after fleeing into exile in as part of a negotiated deal with Nicolas Maduro’s government that dealt a major blow to millions who placed their hopes in his opposition campaign. The surprise departure of the man considered by Venezuela’s …

In a thrilling display of skill, determination, and raw power, rising star Ssali Ezra, popularly known as Ezra Weza, secured a sensational knockout victory in the second round of his recent match at the YMCA Comprehensive Basketball Court in Kampala. The highly anticipated bout left fans buzzing as Ezra brought …

Uganda’s boxing scene has long been a breeding ground for talent, producing fighters who have gone on to make their mark on the global stage. The latest athlete to step into this legacy is John Serunjogi, Super Middle Weight Boxer whose recent victory over Egypt’s Ahmed Boloshy to claim the …