Makerere University has instituted an investigation into the conduct of School of Law second semester examinations that parodied the Speaker of Parliament. There has been reliably informed that Vice Chancellor Barnabas Nawangwe last week asked the University Senate for guidance on the conduct of examining students using a deeply satirical …
Read More »NUP’S Kyagulanyi withdraws complaint filed at Uganda Human Rights Commission
The National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, aka Bobi Wine, has withdrawn his complaint from the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), which he filed against the government five years ago for canceling his music shows. Bobi Wine accused the Commission and its chairperson, Mariam Wangadya, of lack of …
Read More »Santioned Former CMI Boss Abel Kandiho , Now Senior Presidential Advisor
In these changes SCP Moses Kafeero has been appointed as the new Human Resources Director, replacing Godfrey Golooba. AIGP Fadil Kaali has taken over as Director of Fire and Rescue Services, replacing AIGP Joseph Mugisa, whose contract ends in June. AIGP John Nuwagira has been transferred to the Field Force …
Read More »2026 ELECTIONS : Ensuring Free and Fair Elections
Electoral commissions play a crucial role in safeguarding the integrity of elections. By emphasizing core principles, electoral commissions can contribute to a transparent, inclusive, and credible electoral process. Here are the key principles that electoral commissions should prioritize: Transparency Electoral commissions must operate with transparency at every stage of the …
Read More »Attempted Coup in DR Congo: Kinshasa Clash Leaves 3 Dead
In a startling incident early Sunday morning in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), three people were killed during a shootout that the army has described as an attempted coup. The violence erupted between armed men, some in military uniforms, and the security guards of …
Read More »The Cost of Policy Missteps: Uganda’s Self-Inflicted Economic Troubles
As Uganda teeters on the edge of an economic abyss, it is becoming increasingly clear that our nation’s trajectory is fraught with peril. The likelihood of averting this crisis appears slim, primarily due to the prevailing tendency for sentiment to overshadow rational policymaking. Each passing day sees our country inflict …
Read More »Ugandan Expatriates in Ontario Rally for Intervention Amidst Rising Political Crisis
Toronto, ON – Amid escalating tensions in Uganda as the nation approaches the critical 2026 Presidential elections, Ugandan nationals residing in Ontario have stepped forward, rallying at the Ontario Parliament today to deliver a poignant petition. Organized by the National Unity Leadership group, the petition calls upon the Canadian government …
Read More »Germany Implements Cash Benefit Limitations for Asylum-Seekers
In Eichsfeld, Germany, Erdina Laca, an asylum seeker from Albania, now uses a special payment card for groceries, part of a new regulation that limits cash benefit payments for asylum-seekers. Under this rule, asylum-seekers receive half of their government benefits on a card for use at local shops and services, …
Read More »UN Report Urges Austria to Improve Treatment of Asylum Seekers
A recent report by the UN Committee Against Torture has called for immediate action to improve the treatment of asylum seekers in Austria, particularly those identified as victims of torture or with mental health conditions. The report, released in Geneva on Friday, criticized Austria for detaining individuals with mental health …
Read More »EU Approves Overhaul of Migration and Asylum Policies Ahead of Elections
With EU elections looming and the rise of far-right parties anticipated, the 27-nation bloc is set to give final approval to a significant overhaul of its migration and asylum policies after nearly a decade of contentious debates. The landmark legislative package, scheduled for approval on Tuesday, reflects years of negotiations …
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