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In a significant advancement for LGBTQ+ rights and protections, Mexico City has officially adopted a law designating “transfemicide” as an aggravated crime. This landmark legislation aims to address the alarming rates of violence and discrimination faced by transgender women in Mexico and reinforces the city’s commitment to protecting marginalized communities. …

The Mwanga 2 Magistrates Court in Mengo has charged Claire Namara, the former Vice Guild President of Kyambogo University, with disturbing religious assemblies. Namara, 25, appeared before Grade One Magistrate Amon Mugezi and denied the charges. The court heard that on July 28th, at Lubaga Cathedral Church in Rubaga Division, …

The Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among, has dismissed the anti-corruption protesters targeting parliament, and stated that she is not willing to step down from her position. Speaking at the thanksgiving function for Mzee Daudi Bangirana, father of Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa, at Rwakitandara Playground in Bitereko Sub County, Among …

In a week marked by heightened tension and public unrest, the Ugandan police have arrested 104 youths participating in protests aimed at marching to Parliament in Kampala. The protests, which occurred between July 22 and July 25, 2024, were met with significant police intervention, leading to numerous arrests and subsequent …

Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, the UAE’s Minister of State, took part in the Mediators Planning Retreat on Sudan in Djibouti, which included representatives from 32 countries and various regional and international organizations. The meeting focused on international initiatives and efforts to establish peace in Sudan and develop a …

The family of Wambi Peter, a supporter of the National Unity Platform (NUP), is demanding his immediate release following his arrest by security officials. The incident, which took place in broad daylight, has sparked outrage and concern about the increasing trend of abductions and human rights violations in Uganda. Eyewitnesses …

KAMPALA, Uganda — The streets of Kampala have been engulfed by a wave of anti-corruption protests that began on July 23, 2024, and continue to gain momentum. Dubbed the “March to Parliament,” these demonstrations are part of a broader movement inspired by recent protests in Kenya. The protesters are demanding …

Namibia’s Ministry of Home Affairs has introduced a controversial new bill aimed at defining marriage strictly as a union between persons of the “opposite sex.” The legislation, introduced in Parliament, seeks to formally enshrine the exclusion of same-sex couples from the institution of marriage, sparking intense debate and concerns among …

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 …

In a powerful statement, COLOURED VOICE 🏳️‍🌈 has issued a strong condemnation of the alarming rise in sexual violence, specifically anal rape, inflicted upon male prisoners by security personnel in Uganda. The organization highlights a disturbing trend where recently released detainees have recounted harrowing experiences of sexual assault while in …