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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
Entebbe Airport : ENHAS and DAS Operating Without Valid Tenancy Agreements
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…
TikToker Awebwa Sentenced to 6Years in Prison for Defaming Museveni and His Family
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…
The Future for 1.2 Billion Africans if Current Issues Persist
Africa is at a critical juncture. With a population of 1.2 billion, the continent’s future hinges on addressing pervasive issues of poor leadership, economic mismanagement, human rights abuses, and lack of basic services. If these challenges remain…
