Tensions flared in Mukono District on Monday as police fired tear gas to disperse supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) who had gathered at the Nama Sub-county headquarters to register as full party members.Chaos erupted after NUP supporters, who had assembled peacefully for the
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
As global demands for systemic change intensify, feminist leaders are rising to confront the deep inequalities upheld by institutions like the IMF and World Bank.From grassroots gatherings to international summits, feminist leaders and economic justice activists are boldly challenging thes
Asan Kasingye says Kira DPC has been intimidating his private security company workers at TayariFormer Chief Political Commissar of the Uganda Polic, Asan Kasingye, has gone bare knuckles on Kira Road DPC, Tyson Rutambika for "threatening" his employees.Kasingye, a retired
Scouts watch 'next Erling Haaland'United are reportedly keeping tabs on Austrian talent Oghenetejiri Adejenughure, who has been compared to
Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo – The governments of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda have agreed to expand Operation Shujaa, their joint military campaign, into Bunia, Mahagi, and Djugu territories in Ituri Province, following a s
The issue of political violence in Uganda, especially during elections, has been a long-standing source of tension. President Yoweri Museveni has frequently blamed opposition leaders for these conflicts.This was o
Kigali/Brussels – March 18, 2025 – Rwanda and Belgium have officially severed diplomatic relations, marking a major escalation in their already tense relationship over the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).In a statement issued today, the Government of Rwanda a
Erias Luyimbazi Nalukoola, the National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate for the Kawempe North by-election, has filed a case against the Attorney General after claiming “inhuman treatment” by security forces on his nomination day, February 26, 2025.Nalukoola's complaint focuses on the al
Lawmakers and civil society groups are now calling for independent investigations and accountability for security forces involved in the violenceThe government has announced that some civilians arrested during the recent violence at a Kawempe by-election campaign
