Uganda’s Justice System Under Fire: Selective Law Enforcement and the Suppression of Dissent
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…
January 31 Set as Decision Date for Supreme Court Ruling on Civilians in Court Martial Case
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,…
Uganda’s Music Sensation Ivory Kada Releases New Hit Single, Takes East Africa by Storm
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,…
NUP Begins Selection Process for Kawempe North By-election Candidate
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…
Broken Roads, Broken Dreams: Uganda’s Missed Opportunities in Trade and Development.
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…
Trump Orders Transgender Women to Be Housed in Men’s Prisons, Halts Gender Transition Treatments
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…
Canada: African Descent Summit 2025 Happening This July
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…
What a Second Trump Term Means for LGBTQIA Rights
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…
Trump’s Day-One Executive Order Targets DEI Programs and Transgender Rights, Sparking Outrage
New administration rolls back diversity initiatives and narrows gender recognition policies, drawing sharp criticism from human rights advocates. On his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at dismantling federal…
Egypt, Eritrea, and Uganda Top List as 67 Journalists Jailed Across Africa in Press Freedom Crackdown
At least 67 journalists are imprisoned across Africa, reflecting the continent’s ongoing struggle for a free press, according to a report released last Thursday. The cases in Africa contribute to a global total of 361 journalists jailed as of December 1,…
