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In a distressing development emblematic of the worsening political repression in Uganda, Denis Ssenono, a National Unity Platform (NUP) supporter and LC III Councilor, has been abducted and is now reportedly in the custody of a security agency. This revelation, made by Patrick Onyango, the Spokesperson for the Kampala Metropolitan …

Many African countries maintain strict laws against same-sex unions, often enforcing harsh punishments that include lengthy prison sentences and, in some cases, the death penalty. Countries such as Nigeria and Uganda are known for aggressively implementing anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, further intensifying the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals. Beyond these legal restrictions, …

In a groundbreaking moment for European soccer, Phoenix FC, a team made up entirely of transgender men, has made its debut in the regional men’s league in Spain’s Catalonia region. This all-transgender team is the first of its kind to gain Federated status in Europe, symbolizing a significant step forward …

President Yoweri Museveni has pardoned John Muhanguzi Kashaka, the former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government, who was serving a 10-year sentence for causing a financial loss of Shs4.2 billion in the infamous LC1 bicycle scam. Kashaka, along with five others, was convicted by the Anti-Corruption Court in …

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 …

The recent dismissal of Dorothy Kisaka from her role as Executive Director of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) is not an isolated event but rather symptomatic of a broader leadership crisis in Uganda under President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. Kisaka was appointed in 2020 with the mandate to transform Kampala …

“We Vowed to Never Again Avoid, Miss, or Dismiss the Signs of Suicide”—  Pastor Jjumba The Global Conference on Substance Use, Addiction, Suicide, and Mental Resilience 2024 successfully concluded this past weekend, bringing to light some of the most pressing issues facing the African Canadian community. Held from September 20th …

The Milliken Wesleyan Methodist Church in Markham, ON, came alive on Sunday, September 22, 2024, as it hosted the much-anticipated International Fellowship Sunday under the theme “Many Nations, One People in Christ.” The event, which brought together believers from diverse cultural backgrounds, featured the inspiring gospel music of Minister Judith …

In a major development for the African diaspora community, Hope Alice Luyima, President of African Descent Ontario, has officially partnered with renowned gospel artist Judith Babirye ahead of the highly anticipated Worship Experience event. The concert, themed “Maama Talina Duplicate”, will take place at 237 Sackville St. 23rd November 2024 …

On a cool evening amidst the breathtaking backdrop of the Niagara Escarpment and the Carolinian Forest, an event known as Stories by the Fire brought together attendees for a memorable evening of learning, reflection, and cultural connection. This special gathering offered an opportunity to immerse in Indigenous people’s history and …