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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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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The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) is yet to sign tenancy agreements with cargo handling companies, ENHAS and DAS as they await a decision by the Chief Government Valuer. The authority’s Director General, Fred Bamwesigye made this revelation while meeting Members of Parliament (MPs) on the Committee of Commissions, Statutory …
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The Entebbe Chief Magistrates Court has sentenced 24-year-old Tiktoker, Edward Awebwa to six years in jail for having abused the President of Uganda General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. Awebwa, who had no lawyer, on Wednesday appeared before the Court presided over by the Chief Magistrate, Stella Maris Amabilis who sentenced him …
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