Uganda High Commissioner Faces Backlash for Threatening Protesters in Canada
In a dramatic turn of events, Uganda’s High Commissioner to Canada, Joy Ruth Acheng, has come under fire for her conduct during a peaceful protest organized by the Ugandan diaspora in Ottawa. The protest aimed to highlight the ongoing issues of…
Uganda Police Assaults Journalists Covering Peaceful Protest
In a disturbing incident, police officers in Kampala, Uganda, damaged a video camera belonging to a BBS TV journalist while they were covering a peaceful protest to the Kenyan High Commission by FDC Katonga faction members on August 5, 2024. The incident…
Pearl of Africa Approaches 2026 Elections amid Rising Authoritarian Measures and Public Dissatisfaction
By Wabusimba Amiri. Once hailed as the “Pearl of Africa” by Winston Churchill for its splendid weather and abundant natural resources, Uganda is now frequently linked with civil unrest and protests. Recent census data shows a population…
Activist Agather Atuhaire Faces Death Threats
Prominent activist and journalist Agather Atuhaire has come forward with alarming claims of threats against her life. The threats, allegedly from members of the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI), underscore the dangerous environment faced by…
Students and Belgian National Arrested in Climate Change Protest Outside Chinese Embassy
Three university students and a Belgian national were arrested this morning during a protest march to the Chinese Embassy in Kololo, Kampala. The demonstrators aimed to deliver a petition to the Chinese Ambassador to Uganda, urging the Chinese government…
Akon City : Over 10,000 Residents To Face Land Evictions
The ambitious project to construct Akon City, a futuristic metropolis envisioned by the Senegalese-American singer Akon, has sparked significant controversy and upheaval among the local communities in Uganda. Over 10,000 residents are grappling with the…
FDC Members Arraigned After FDC Katonga march to Kenyan embassy
A group of 14 Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) members from the Katonga faction were arraigned before Buganda Road Court on August 5, 2024, on charges of being a common nuisance. The group, which includes three MPs, is accused of becoming unruly and…
FDC Leaders Arrested During Peaceful Protest in Kampala
At least 13 leaders from the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction have been arrested and detained at the Central Police Station (CPS), the acting President of the party, Mr. Erias Lukwago, has confirmed. Among the arrested were notable FDC…
Achileo Kivumbi: Bobi Wine’s Security Head Remanded
The General Court Martial at Makindye has remanded the National Unity Platform (NUP) head of security, Achileo Kivumbi, to Luzira upper prison until September 2, 2024, when his case will be heard again. Achileo, 42, is accused of being in possession of…
Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has fled the country
In a dramatic turn of events, Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has fled the country following a military coup and mass protests. The Army has taken control, and Hasina, along with her sister, initially sought refuge in India before reportedly…
