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For over twelve years, the mother of Ugandan political activist Sam Mugumya has lived with uncertainty, fear, and hope—hope that one day she would embrace her son again. In a deeply emotional statement shared this week, Mugumya’s mother recounted the long years of separation, the silence of exile, and the …

A former parliamentary aspirant, Akol Hellen Odeke, has come forward with serious allegations that her life and that of her family are in danger following her attempt to contest against Speaker of Parliament Anita Among during the last general election. Akol, who vied for a parliamentary seat in eastern Uganda, …

It has now been seven days since Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo were reportedly abducted under unclear circumstances, and their whereabouts remain unknown. The two, both known for their outspoken activism and civic engagement, were last seen on October 1, 2025, in Nairobi, before going missing in what …

A disturbing wave of enforced disappearances has gripped East Africa between August and October 2025, raising alarm among human rights defenders, families of the missing, and regional observers. The victims—journalists, activists, and outspoken citizens from Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania—have vanished under suspicious circumstances often linked to state security operations. According …

The International Criminal Court’s historic conviction of former Janjaweed leader Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman marks a turning point for justice in Africa — and a sobering reminder to leaders still implicated in abuses. In a landmark ruling that reverberates across Africa, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has convicted Ali Muhammad …

Human rights groups and family members are demanding answers after the former ambassador to Cuba vanished following a violent break-in at his Dar es Salaam home. Fears are mounting over the fate of Humphrey Pole Pole, a former Tanzanian ambassador to Cuba and outspoken critic of the government, who has …

By TheAlexanderVlogs After nearly three decades in Sweden, former NRA combatant and exiled rebel Col. Samson Mande has returned to Uganda — closing a turbulent chapter in the country’s revolutionary history. The Final Homecoming of a Rebel Commander In a move that marks the end of an era in Uganda’s …

  By Alexander Luyima From opposition stalwart to Justice Minister, Norbert Mao’s journey reflects a deeper crisis. As he labels Robert Kyagulanyi “toxic,” we must ask: Is he fighting for Uganda’s future, or helping to cement a political inheritance for the First Son? KAMPALA – In Ugandan politics, the most …

RDCs, local leaders on spot over land grabbing, family appeals Two Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) are on spot for allegedly depriving family members of their right to a 70.2 acre land in Kihanda Sub County, Kanungu District. The RDCs, Hajj Shafik Sekandi and Amanyire Ambrose Mwesigye are accused of orchestrating …

The 48th Course for Anglophone African Journalists concluded in Cairo with a heartfelt address by Wabusimba Amiri of Uganda, who spoke on behalf of his colleagues from Liberia, Somalia, Mozambique, and Tanzania. His speech, rich in reflection and gratitude, captured the spirit of unity and transformation that defined the three-week …