The 2025 Twegaite Global Convention, held May 22–26 in Los Angeles, struck a new tone for Uganda’s diaspora politics—placing investment, infrastructure, and women’s empowerment at the centre of Busoga’s revival agenda.While the colourful gathering celebrated heritage through danc
“We are not afraid,” one participant declared defiantly. “We will continue to speak, to organise, and to defend the space that belongs to all Ugandans.”Uganda’s civic space is under siege, civic leaders have warned, raising alarm over a growing climate of fear, repression, and im
President Museveni is hosting the 12th Summit of the Regional Oversight Mechanism (ROM) of the Peace, Security, and Cooperation (PSC) Framework for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes Region.The high-level summit brings together Heads of State and Government from acr
The National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders Uganda (NCHRD-U) has officially launched its Civic Space Index Report 2024, warning of growing restrictions on fundamental freedoms and calling for urgent action to reverse the shrinking civic space in the country.Speaking during the launch
Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed a cable to freeze student visa applications (Image: AP)The Trump era clampdown strikes again as all fresh student visa applications hit a freeze amidst plans to include stringent social media checks for every applican
Uganda has been drawn against France, Canada and Chile at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar in November.The draw for the newly expanded FIFA U-17 World Cup that will feature 48 nations for the first time was made last night, and has thrown up a host of fascin
What was meant to be a powerful youth empowerment forum turned sour on Friday, as a large group of artists under the Karamoja Artists Umbrella boycotted the highly publicized Karamoja Youth Wake-Up Rally, accusing organizers of exploitation, exclusion, and disrespect.The rally, hosted at M
The Judiciary of Uganda has hosted a high-level delegation from Namibia for a two-day benchmarking visit focused on Electronic Court Case Management Information System (ECCMIS), a digital reform aimed at improving judicial efficiency and transparency.The Namibian team, led by Deputy C
Rwanda has offered to host key United Nations offices, agencies, and programs currently under review for relocation as part of the UN80 reform agenda.In a bold pitch to cement its place as a global diplomatic hub, Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente pledges Kigali’s full log
Tensions are mounting in Nakapiripirit District as elders and local leaders remain at odds over the venue for this year’s Karamoja Cultural Event, despite the district having already been confirmed as the official host.The annual event, slated for September 2025, is one of the most signi
