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The capital of Cameroon has gained a new health and human-rights center serving LGBTQ people and others most at-risk of contracting AIDS. The non-profit association SOS Solidarity Rights and Health has grown since 2016, when it was founded by a group of social activists. It now has operations in Bertoua, …

Protests have long been a powerful tool for social change and democracy worldwide, and Uganda is no exception. The country has seen numerous demonstrations driven by political, economic, and social grievances. These protests highlight the crucial role of public dissent in shaping the nation’s trajectory. In recent years, Ugandans have …

Following the recent meeting between President Yoweri Museveni and striking traders at State House Entebbe, the president suspended penalties imposed by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA). However, the president remained non-committal on the traders’ concerns regarding exorbitant taxes, it’s evident that the Ugandan economy is in dire straits. The introduction …

The National Unity Platform party has today at its headquarters in Makerere, Kavule launched the mega nationwide membership registration drive aimed at enrolling its supporters into the national register. The launch was officiated by the party president H.E Kyagulanyi Ssentamu Robert alias Bobi Wine amidst a congregation of district registrars, …

In a significant move towards strengthening its organizational framework, the National Unity Platform (NUP) officially launched its Party Structure Formation Roadmap and initiated a countrywide membership registration drive earlier today. The launch follows a two-day retreat organized by the party aimed at re-training its Constituency Registrars, District Focal Persons, and …

In a landmark move, the United Kingdom has levied sanctions against several Ugandan politicians allegedly involved in corrupt practices. Among those targeted are individuals accused of diverting funds earmarked for Uganda’s most vulnerable communities, including the Speaker of Parliament. This significant action marks the first time the UK has utilized …

On Sunday afternoon, His Excellency Kyagulanyi Ssentamu Robert and an entourage of party leaders attended the NUP party Foot-soldiers’ Tournament hosted in Bugiri district. The widely attended football game was organized by the department of sports headed by Buken Ali aka Nubian Li. Clad in his revolutionary red overall attire, …

The Anti-Homosexuality Act, passed in Uganda in 2023, has raised deep concerns across various sectors of Ugandan society, igniting the “Bikukwatako” (It Affects You) campaign to highlight the act’s profound impact on civil liberties and human rights. This legislation has cast a shadow over Uganda’s commitment to freedom, equality, and …

The Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) has publicly criticized officials from the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance for neglecting the significant issues faced by journalists, including exploitation and rights violations. During a press conference at the Speke Hotel in Kampala, UJA President Mathias Rukundo discussed plans for the upcoming World …

In response to Uganda’s passage of the Anti-Homosexuality Act, the White House has issued a stern warning, threatening to withdraw aid if the East African nation does not reconsider the controversial legislation. The law, which includes severe penalties for LGBTQ individuals, has drawn widespread condemnation from human rights organizations and …