By Mike Omuodo A phone vibration drew my attention to an incoming message – a friend had sent a message with an attachment and a note reading, “This is so sad and needs to stop! The message was followed by some crying emojis. Curious, I opened the attachment. It …
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In a momentous celebration of unity and progress, the National Unity Platform (NUP) – Quebec Chapter officially marked its grand opening, receiving heartfelt congratulations from Ronald Magala, NUP Spokesperson for Canada. The event symbolized a significant milestone in the journey of Ugandans in the diaspora, as they continue to advocate …
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In recent years, Uganda has faced increasing scrutiny for its justice system’s inconsistencies and the selective application of the law. A striking example is the stark contrast in how individuals accused of severe crimes such as murder and terrorism are handled compared to peaceful demonstrators expressing dissent. The situation raises …
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The long-awaited judgement as to whether the military courts should try civilians or not has been fixed for January 31st by the Supreme Court. According to the notice sent to the lawyers who have been involved in this case, Lukwago and Company Advocates, Alaka and Company Advocates, Rwakafuuzi and Company …
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Nakaseke-born music sensation, Ivory Kada, real name Lukoda Robert, has once again proven why he is one of Uganda’s most celebrated artists with the release of his latest hit single. The 35-year-old Afrobeat maestro, born on January 5, 1990, in Ssemuto, Nakaseke, has taken the music industry by storm with …
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The National Unity Platform (NUP) has kick-started a process of selecting a party flag bearer to contest in the Kawempe North by-election. This is carried out in a formal statement calling for expression of interest from the political party members for the parliamentary seat and councillor for the Kazo-Angola Ward …
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By Amiri Wabusimba. In Uganda, roads do more than connect communities; they symbolize economic potential, social cohesion, and national pride. Yet, paradoxically, some of these very roads, like the critical route linking Uganda to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda-Kenya, stand as glaring monuments to neglect. They represent …
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President Trump has mandated that federal prisons house transgender women in men’s facilities and discontinue medical treatments related to gender transition. This directive was part of a broader executive order issued on his first day in office, aimed at restricting government recognition of an individual’s gender to their sex assigned …
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Toronto, ON – African Descent Ontario (ADSON) is proud to announce its Annual African Descent Summit 2025, set to take place in Toronto under the theme “Recognition, Justice, and Development.” This global gathering will bring together people of African descent from around the world to collaborate, celebrate their rich heritage, and address critical …
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Trump’s first term (2016-2020) was littered with anti-LGBTQIA rhetoric and policies. This included banning trans and HIV+ service members from the military, allowing housing shelters to deny help to gender non-conforming people and issuing an executive order to make it harder for refugees escaping anti-LGBTQIA regimes across the world. Throughout his …
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