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The push for the impeachment of four Parliament Commissioners has reached a significant milestone. The movers and seconders of the motion have successfully secured the 177 signatures required to table the motion once the House is recalled from its recess. This development marks a crucial step towards addressing allegations of …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States has announced sanctions against three Ugandan individuals identified as key financiers of terrorism. This significant move underscores Washington’s ongoing efforts to combat global terrorism and its financial networks. The individuals targeted by these sanctions are Ibrahim Ssentamu, Bwire Amanya, and Richard Kazi, who have …

Access to Arua City Headquarters and police premises has been significantly restricted in response to plans by a group of youth to stage anti-corruption protests at city offices. This move comes in the wake of similar demonstrations in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, where youth are protesting against pervasive corruption in the …

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa had a difficult TIME controlling the House as it returned from recess on Tuesday. Amidst the “walk to Parliament” in Kampala, the leader of the Opposition, Joel Senyonyi openly accused the administration of double standards when dealing with protestors against alleged corruption at …

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of the Netherlands has declared that Curaçao’s laws banning same-sex marriage are no longer applicable, affirming the right of same-sex couples to marry on the Caribbean island. This decision marks a significant advancement for LGBTQ+ rights in Curaçao, which, as part of the …

In July 2024, Puglia, a region in southern Italy, officially implemented Regional Law No. 25, marking a significant step forward in the protection of LGBTQ+ rights. This law establishes comprehensive measures to ensure equal treatment for individuals regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics, reinforcing the region’s commitment …

In the application filed before the Supreme Court, jailed Geoffrey Kazinda contends that his lawyer and that of the Attorney General (AG) misguided and misinformed the court about the withdrawal of his application. Kazinda to Supreme Court: There are errors in AG appeal process Jailed former principal accountant in the …

The Annual African Descent Summit 2024  witnessed a momentous celebration as Rev. Eddie Jjumba, the senior pastor of Milliken Wesleyan Methodist Church, received the prestigious Humanitarian Award. The event, held at the Toronto Pavilion, honored Rev. Jjumba for his outstanding contributions to humanitarian work and social justice. The Summit is …

Uganda has once again rejected United Nations allegations that it is backing M23 rebels in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo, following a summons of the Ugandan charge d’affaires by Kinshasa over the issue. Since late 2021, M23 has seized large swaths of territory in North Kivu province. A recent …

Uganda’s current political and social landscape is complex and fraught with numerous challenges, including prolonged military rule, suppression on freedom of speech, high unemployment, human rights abuses, inadequate infrastructure, rampant abductions and corruption, subpar health and education systems. As the public prepares to march to parliament on 23rd July, it …