Ghana’s parliament has passed a tough new bill that imposes a prison sentence of up to three years for anyone convicted of identifying as LGBTQ+. It also imposes a maximum five-year jail term for forming or funding LGBTQ+ groups. Lawmakers heckled down attempts to replace prison sentences with community service …
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By Amiri Wabusimba. Opposition politics in Uganda, as in much of Africa, finds itself entangled in a paradox: parties that demand free, fair, and transparent elections from the ruling regime often fail to uphold the same democratic principles within their own ranks. The upcoming 2026 general elections and the Kawempe …
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Lawyers of the jailed veteran opposition politician, Dr Kizza Besigye have raised an alarm over the health of their client. They said on Wednesday that Besigye’s health is deteriorating after paying him a visit at Luzira maximum security where he has been incarcerated since November, 2024. Kampala Lord Mayor Erias …
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Abubaker Mukasa Muyunga, commonly known as Abu Mukasa, has come under scrutiny for his alleged involvement in silencing critical journalistic voices in Uganda. The crackdown on media freedom began in June 2024 with the arrest and imprisonment of Grape Vine online journalists Alirabaki Sengooba and Dickson Mubiru. The duo was detained after …
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National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, on Wednesday visited Nkozi Hospital in Mpigi District, where he was born, to celebrate his 43rd birthday by sharing love and gifts with new mothers. Kyagulanyi, who was born on February 12, 1982, during the National Resistance Army …
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The Defence Ministry is under increasing scrutiny as it pushes for an additional Shs381 billion to recapitalize Uganda Air Cargo (UAC) by purchasing new aircraft. This proposal, presented by MP Donozio Kahonda, comes in the wake of operational challenges, including aircraft damaged by bird strikes and the high …
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As Uganda inches closer to the 2026 general elections, the country’s political landscape remains unusually quiet. Typically, this period would be marked by heightened activity—rallies, candidate endorsements, and strategic alliances. However, the lack of visible engagement from key political parties has sparked concerns about their preparedness and the …
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Retired Col Dr Kizza Besigye did not appear before Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court for further hearing of the inciting violence case. On Tuesday, Besigye wrote to Buganda Road Court Senior Principal Grade One Magistrate Winnie Nankya who is the one handling his case that he is currently indisposed and …
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Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has called on all members of the National Unity Platform (NUP) to rally behind lawyer Erias Luyimbaazi Nalukoola in the upcoming Kawempe North by-election. The parliamentary seat fell vacant last month following the death of Muhammad Ssegirinya, who had represented the constituency …
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The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Jane Frances Abodo, has issued a circular to all prosecutors with guidance on implementing the Supreme Court’s judgment that prohibits the trial of civilians in military courts. According to Circular No. 1/2025, the Supreme Court’s ruling, delivered on January 31, 2025, mandates that all …
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