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 …
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Ugandan protesters who said they would press ahead with a banned anti-corruption march next Tuesday are “playing with fire,” President Yoweri Museveni has warned. “Some elements have been planning illegal demonstrations, riots,” Museveni said in a televised address late Saturday. Museveni has ruled Uganda with an iron fist since 1986. …
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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 …
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Annual African Descent Summit 2024, hosted by African Descent Ontario (ADSON). This year’s summit carries a powerful theme: “Recognition, Justice, and Development,” and is scheduled to take place at the splendid Toronto Pavilion, 190 Railside Road, North York, Ontario, Canada, from July 17th to July 20th, 2024. This summit holds …
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Keipher Scott, better known as Korexion, hails from a family of exceptionally talented musicians in Jamaica. He has since made his way to Canada to continue this prodigious legacy. His musical education began in the heart of Trench Town, where he absorbed the soul and culture of true roots reggae. …
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The Court of Appeal is poised to adjudicate on an appeal filed by the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP), contesting a High Court order that suspended the criminal trial of land dealer Muhammad Kamoga before the Magistrates Court in Entebbe, Wakiso District. In 2023, the High Court intervened, halting Kamoga’s …
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Kampala, Uganda – In a stirring call to action, Pastor Vicelo Vicent Mpiima, a prominent spiritual leader and human rights activist, has made a compelling plea to Ugandans to unite against the scourge of corruption. Speaking at a recent gathering, Pastor Vicelo emphasized the vital role of spiritual leaders in …
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SustainAbility Solutions (SS), a renowned consultancy specializing in organizational sustainability and efficiency based in Johannesburg South Africa has successfully concluded a comprehensive two-day assessment at the Uganda Muslim Medical Bureau (UMMB). The assessment focused on three critical domains: Procurement, Human Resources, and Finance, aimed at enhancing operational effectiveness and compliance. …
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In a landmark ruling, South Korea’s Supreme Court has recognized the right of same-sex couples to receive dependent coverage under the country’s public health insurance system. The decision, celebrated by LGBTQ+ advocates, marks a significant step toward equality in a nation where same-sex marriages are not yet legally recognized. A …
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President Yoweri Museveni signed the Non-Governmental Organizations (Amendment) Act, 2024, imposing stringent controls over the operations, funding, and licensing of NGOs, including those advocating for LGBTQ+ rights in Uganda. The new law dissolves the National Bureau of NGOs, transferring its responsibilities to the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The move, which …
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