Uganda, a nation that once symbolized the hope and resilience of Africa, is now mired in a quagmire of human rights violations. The 2021 elections, which should have been a democratic milestone, instead revealed the darker underbelly of the current regime. Bobi Wine, the charismatic leader of the National Unity …
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December 14, 2021 — An interior view of a hospital in the Amhara region, Ethiopia, captured by Minasse Wondimu Hailu from the Anadolu Agency, starkly reveals the grim reality faced by medical professionals and patients amidst ongoing conflict. Ethiopian security forces have been accused of committing widespread attacks amounting …
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In a troubling reminder of the ongoing struggle for freedom of the press in Uganda, our comrades Dickson Mubiru and Sengooba Alirabaki, both from Grace Publications, will be returning to Buganda Road Court this Thursday, 4th July 2024, at 9:00 am. They have been remanded in Luzira prison on charges …
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Prior to the amendment, Article 102(b) of the Ugandan Constitution capped the age for presidential candidates at 75, effectively setting a limit on the tenure of office bearers. The push to amend this clause began in earnest in 2017, with significant backing from members of the ruling party who were …
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Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has lashed out at members of Parliament for not sticking with her amidst criticism. The Speaker expressed her disappointment in MPs during the plenary of Tuesday, 2nd July. This was after Parliament was called from recess by the clerk to discuss the Appropriation Bill 2024. The …
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Former Rubaga Division Deputy Resident City Commissioner (RCC), Herbert Anderson Burora, has been charged and remanded to Luzira prison for promoting hostility against Speaker of Parliament, Anitah Among. Burora was arrested from his home in Kigowa, Ntinda, on Monday and spent a night at Kira Road Police Station, from where …
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In Uganda, a concerning pattern has emerged, where the use of state security forces has become a tool for political repression. This report, compiled by CMP Publications, delves into the systematic actions taken by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and his son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, which include the abduction of political activists, …
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In a significant political maneuver, President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda announced a major cabinet reshuffle on March 21, 2024. The reshuffle, which saw the introduction of several new faces and the dismissal of longstanding ministers, has generated considerable debate and criticism both in mainstream media and on social platforms. Key …
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Police have arrested former Rubaga Deputy Resident City Commissioner (RCC) Herbert Anderson Burora over allegations of cyber crimes. The outspoken politician was picked up from his home on Monday night despite making cries for help on X, formerly Twitter. Anderson Burora’s tweet on Monday night. Following his arrest on Monday night, …
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Cancer is a formidable adversary, and for teenagers and young adults, the journey through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery can be particularly daunting. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by this demographic, the Charlie Mugga Teenage Cancer Initiative was established in March 2022. This humanitarian organization was founded by Charlie Mugga, who, …
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