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Winnie Byanyima, wife of detained Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye, has condemned the Ugandan government’s ban on Christmas prison visits as “cruel and inhumane.” Besigye, 68, a four-time presidential candidate and a prominent critic of President Yoweri Museveni, is being held at Luzira Prison on charges of possessing illegal weapons …

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has condemned an alleged attack on its headquarters in Kavule, Makerere, reportedly orchestrated by controversial singer Alien Skin and his associates. According to a statement released by the party, the incident occurred in the early hours of the morning at approximately 3:15 a.m. The statement …

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has accused popular musician Alien Skin of leading an attack on its headquarters in Kavule early Saturday morning. “This morning at 3:15 a.m., a team led by musician Alien Skin attacked the National Unity Platform Headquarters at Kavule. They violated the premises, threatened the security …

A disturbing new case of unlawful detention has surfaced, highlighting the ongoing human rights crisis in Uganda. A Ugandan citizen was reportedly abducted and held in a secret facility, known as a “safe house,” for three months, only to be released without charge or explanation. This incident, reported by NTV …

National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi has accused Ugandan security forces of using excessive force to disrupt a planned NUP gathering. The allegations were detailed in a statement shared on Twitter, following an event held to honor children of NUP supporters who were killed, disappeared, or detained for their …

Sudan has demanded an official apology from Uganda over “offensive and dangerous” comments made by the chief of Uganda army staff, who threated to invade Khartoum, the Sudan Tribune has reported. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and CDF of the Ugandan army, posted two comments on …

Winnie Byanyima, the wife to Dr Kizza Besigye, the four-time presidential candidate has threatened to camp at Luzira Maximum Prison if she is denied access to him. Besigye is currently on remand at Luzira prisons over charges related to being found in possession of firearms in a foreign country. Addressing …

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has announced plans to establish an independent commission to investigate judicial misconduct and recommend reforms in response to growing concerns about corruption and unethical practices within the judiciary. Addressing members of the legal fraternity and the public at the ULS Headquarters in Kampala on Tuesday, …

Ghana’s Supreme Court has unanimously decided to dismiss two legal challenges to new anti-LGBT legislation that has been criticised by rights groups. Earlier this year, lawmakers passed a bill imposing three years in prison for people identifying as LGBT and five years for forming or funding LGBT groups. Fear and …

By Amiri Wabusimba. In today’s interconnected world, where information flows instantaneously across borders, Uganda stands at a pivotal moment in its media evolution. The democratization of information-sharing through online platforms has opened avenues for citizen engagement and freedom of expression, enshrined in the country’s constitution. However, the absence of a …