As COP29 unfolds in Baku, Azerbaijan, a wave of protests has erupted against the construction of the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), a 1,143-kilometer project stretching from Uganda to Tanga, Tanzania. The protesters, gathered outside Uganda’s Parliament, voiced strong opposition to the pipeline, citing risks to critical ecosystems along …
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A devastating fire swept through part of Kalerwe Market in the early hours of this morning, destroying several wooden stalls and kiosks. The blaze, which started around 1:46 a.m. on the east end of the market along Gayaza Road, is suspected to have been caused by electrical sparks from illegal …
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As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to enter his second term, LGBTQ+ rights groups and individuals across the country are expressing deep concern about what lies ahead. With a Republican-majority Senate supporting his policies, Trump’s victory signals potential challenges for LGBTQ+ rights, particularly for transgender individuals. During his campaign, Trump frequently …
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Following Donald Trump’s election victory, transgender Americans are preparing for potential attacks from the White House and in their neighborhoods, reflecting a turbulent campaign season rife with anti-trans rhetoric. Throughout his campaign, Trump repeatedly propagated false claims about transgender people, spending millions on advertisements targeting them despite trans individuals constituting …
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Mityana Municipality Member of Parliament, Francis Zaake has threatened to drag his Kilak North counterpart, Anthony Akol to court for assaulting him on the floor of the House. The incident occurred during the plenary session on Wednesday. Tensions were already high as lawmakers prepared to debate the coffee bill which …
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LGBTQ advocacy organizations have reported a flood of calls and chats to their crisis communication hotlines after Donald Trump won the election this week, following a campaign that was rife with anti-trans attacks. The Trevor Project, a nonprofit that provides mental health crisis services to LGBTQ people, reported a nearly 700% increase in reach-outs to …
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Chaos erupted in Parliament on Wednesday as Kilak North MP Anthony Akol clashed with Mityana Municipality MP Francis Zaake. This was during the House’s reconvening to debate the controversial National Coffee Amendment Bill 2024. The chaos started after Akol took over Zaake’s seat to make a point of order on the …
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At a press conference, UPPA president Sam Ibanda Mugabi strongly criticised the decision, underscoring the importance of independent media coverage free from interference. Journalists covering parliamentary proceedings under the Uganda Parliamentary Press Association (UPPA) have launched an indefinite boycott of parliamentary business following a disturbing incident where security personnel confined …
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South Africa has closed one of its busiest border crossings with Mozambique following violent post-electoral protests in the neighbouring country. The protests have led to deadly clashes in several cities following last month’s disputed presidential election, won by Mozambique’s ruling Frelimo party. The authorities say there are reports of vehicles …
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Chaos erupted during the Parliament plenary sitting on Wednesday morning forcing the Speaker, Anita Among to suspend debate for 30 minutes. Confusion ensued when the Mitanya Municipality Member of Parliament, Francis Zaake alleged that there was a man with a gun in the house chambers, which is restricted for non …
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