Museveni Determined to Crush Corruption, Promises More Arrests of MPs In a bold statement to his Cabinet, President Yoweri Museveni declared his unwavering determination to tackle corruption, promising that more Members of Parliament would soon face arrest and charges for their alleged involvement in corrupt practices. This announcement has sparked …
Read More »Robert Kyagulanyi Faces Blockade During NUP Nationwide Tour in Bundibugyo
Today, Robert Kyagulanyi, leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), resumed his nationwide tour in Bundibugyo District amidst significant obstruction from the authorities. The NUPNationWideTour, aimed at engaging with citizens and addressing their concerns, faced multiple hurdles as Kyagulanyi and his team were repeatedly blocked from interacting with the local …
Read More »NUP Party Faces Obstacles in Bundibugyo Mobilization Tour
As the National Unity Platform (NUP) prepares for its upcoming mobilization tour in Bundibugyo District, reports of significant challenges have surfaced. According to party representatives, local authorities, including Lt. Col. Alex Nzirimu, the Resident District Commissioner (RDC), and the District Police Commander (DPC), are actively disrupting their efforts under ambiguous …
Read More »Burkina Faso Junta Proposes Draft Law to Criminalize Homosexuality
Burkina Faso’s military junta said it has adopted the draft of an amended family code that criminalises homosexuality. The West African nation has been among just 22 out of 54 countries on the continent that allow same-sex relations, which are punishable by death or lengthy prison terms in some states. Burkina Faso …
Read More »Museveni Minister Otaffire Tells Speaker Among,Demanding For Accountability Isn’t Hate Speech, Stop Arresting Activists
Minister Kahinda Otafiire, known for his straightforwardness, has cautioned leaders against misinterpreting citizens’ demands for accountability as hate speech. In Uganda, activists face challenges as political leaders use the law to silence those who demand action against corruption and inefficiencies, labeling them as hate speech. A TikToker was sentenced to …
Read More »Latvia’s Law Allowing Same-Sex Civil Partnerships Comes Into Force, Marking a Historic Step for LGBTQ+ Rights
Latvia has reached a major milestone in LGBTQ+ rights with the enactment of its new law allowing for same-sex civil partnerships. The legislation, which officially came into force, provides legal recognition and protections for same-sex couples, marking a historic shift in the country’s legal landscape and a significant step toward …
Read More »Ambassador Vacancies in Key Nations Threaten Uganda’s International Standing
In recent years, Uganda has faced significant challenges in maintaining its diplomatic presence across various countries, raising concerns about its international representation and the impact on national interests. The absence of ambassadors in crucial nations has exposed gaps in Uganda’s foreign policy strategy, disrupting bilateral relations and leaving Ugandan citizens …
Read More »Late Oulanyah, Otto, and Other MPs Implicated in Cooperative Funds Theft
It’s been almost a month since the arrest of three members of parliament: Cissy Namujju (Lwengo Woman), Yusuf Mutemebuli (Bunyole East), and Paul Akamba (Busiki County) on corruption charges. They were later joined by MPs Michael Mawanda (Igara East) and Ignatius Wamakuyu Mudimi (Elgon County). Akamba, Mawanda and Wamakuyu were …
Read More »22 Rights Activists Appeal Against Uganda’s Harshest Anti-Gay Law in the World
A group including rights activists and a politician filed an appeal to Uganda’s Supreme Court on Thursday, the latest step in an ongoing legal challenge to a ruling upholding controversial anti-gay legislation adopted last year, their lawyer said. In April, the Constitutional Court threw out a challenge to the Anti-Homosexuality …
Read More »Ugandan Labor Exporters Face Arrest for Illegally Withholding Passports
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has announced a probe into labour exporters allegedly withholding passports of applicants whom they have failed to secure jobs. The ministry through the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control (DCIC) said it has received numerous complaints from Ugandans whose passports are being withheld by labour …
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