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South Sudan on the Brink as Kiir Blames Machar for Deadly Military Attack

South Sudan on the Brink as Kiir Blames Machar for Deadly Military Attack

South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit has broken his silence following a deadly assault on a military base in Nasir County, Upper Nile State, which claimed the life of General Majur Dak Thel and several soldiers.

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"They Wanted to Silence Me" — UNAA's Muvawala Speaks Out After Brutal Abduction and Torture

"They Wanted to Silence Me" — UNAA's Muvawala Speaks Out After Brutal Abduction and Torture

Charles Bukenya Muvawala, the Vice President of the Uganda North American Association (UNAA), has broken his silence after surviving a harrowing abduction and torture ordeal.Muvawala, who went missing on Wednesday

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Women’s Rights Activists Demand Action to End Electoral Violence

Women’s Rights Activists Demand Action to End Electoral Violence

The organisation called on media houses to give more visibility to women leaders and counter negative stereotypes that discourage female participation in politics.Women’s rights activists have issued a strong call to action to end electoral violence in Uganda,

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Police Campaigned for Opposition in Kawempe – Odoi

Police Campaigned for Opposition in Kawempe – Odoi

I watched the scenes in Kawempe and I told my friends that I think the police were campaigning for the opposition. I think the police on that day went to Kawempe to decampaign our NRM candidateThe ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has accused security for

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Museveni urges use of Alternative Dispute Resolution to strengthen justice system

Museveni urges use of Alternative Dispute Resolution to strengthen justice system

President Museveni has emphasized the need to strengthen Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms, calling for their expansion to grassroots levels as a more effective and affordablemeans of justice.He made the call while presiding over the swearing-in ceremony of 21 rec

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President Museveni Appoints New Head of Judicial Service Commission

President Museveni Appoints New Head of Judicial Service Commission

President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Justice Douglas Karekona Singiza as the new head of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). This appointment marks a significant milestone in Justice Singiza's career, as he takes on the responsibility of overseeing the adm

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"If You Don't Want Competition, Then Remove Elections Instead of Torturing People" Museveni Told

"If You Don't Want Competition, Then Remove Elections Instead of Torturing People" Museveni Told

Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere has strongly condemned the Ugandan government’s handling of opposition politicians and their supporters, questioning the integrity of the country’s electoral process.In a bold state

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High Court Dismisses Eron Kiiza’s Application for Release

High Court Dismisses Eron Kiiza’s Application for Release

The High Court in Kampala has dismissed an application by jailed lawyer Eron Kiiza, who sought to be released following a Supreme Court ruling that barred the trial of civilians in military courts. Kiiza, a known associate of opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, had argued that his continued dete

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Judge Adjourns Besigye’s & Lutale's Case, Directs Authorities to Return Them to Custody

Judge Adjourns Besigye’s & Lutale's Case, Directs Authorities to Return Them to Custody

The judge presiding over Dr. Kizza Besigye and Obeid Lutale’s case has directed prison authorities to return the two opposition figures to custody.The session, which was expected to determine key aspects of their legal

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Norbert Mao Finally Reaches an Agreement with Museveni to Approve NADR Policy

Norbert Mao Finally Reaches an Agreement with Museveni to Approve NADR Policy

Uganda’s Cabinet has unanimously approved the National Alternative Dispute Resolution (NADR) Policy, a move aimed at transforming the country’s legal landscape.The policy, spearheaded by Minister of Justice an

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