BBC | Hong Kong has released four former opposition lawmakers who were among dozens of pro-democracy leaders jailed under the city's controversial National Security Law( NSL).The four - Claudia Mo, Kwok Ka-ki, Jeremy Tam and Gary Fan - had pleaded guilty and were each sent
The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has vowed to intensify its efforts to combat misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech in the lead-up to the 2026 general elections, with a strong focus on media collaboration.Mariam Wangadya, Chairperson of the UHRC, called on the government
President Museveni has reappointed several senior political figures and former government officials as presidential advisors, signalling continuity and trust in familiar hands as he consolidates his political and policy agenda.The appointments, made under Article 172 of th
President Yoweri Museveni's re-election efforts have hit a major hurdle after Democratic Alliance (DA) National Coordinator Mathias Mpuuga unveiled a team of regional coordinators to convert ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) supporters to the opposition.
Chief Whip Hamson Obua has called on Ugandans, including government officials, to uphold the Constitution and respect their civic duties to prevent the country from descending into political turmoil.Chief Whip Ham
As Uganda prepares to mark International Women’s Day 2025, activists led by Femme Forte Uganda have raised alarm over the persistent menstrual hygiene crisis affecting millions of girls.They warn that inadequate access to sanitary products and clean water continues to hinder girls’ edu
Ugandan human rights lawyer and activist Sarah Bireete has accused the government of illegally tapping phone calls and leaking private conversations to the public.She expressed her concerns on her X account, calli
Keeping your promises reflects your ethical and moral standing in society. It reflects to what extent you respect other human beings. If you promise but continually break your promises, superseding your capacity to keep them, this can tell a lot about your upbri
The US heads to the polls today, with many across Africa, including Uganda, hopeful that the incoming president will maintain foreign aid that supports educational programmes. The US has significantly contributed to Uganda's education sector through scholarships, partnerships, funding, a
Four years ago, the coronavirus pandemic increased human reliance on technology which enabled virtual engagements. Research by the National Library of Medicine, a US-based biomedical informatics and the world's largest biomedical online library shows that the Covid-19 imposed restr
