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Tension in Kampala as Martha Karua Confronts Uganda Prisons Boss Over Besigye’s Detention

Tension in Kampala as Martha Karua Confronts Uganda Prisons Boss Over Besigye’s Detention

Kenyan politician and senior counsel Martha Karua has arrived in Uganda, leading a legal team and members of the People's Front for Freedom (PFF) in demanding the immediate release of opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye and his aide, Hajj Obeid Lutale.

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“Don’t Threaten Us Over Goma Conflict, M23 Rebels Are Congolese" Kagame Hits Out At Ramaphosa

“Don’t Threaten Us Over Goma Conflict, M23 Rebels Are Congolese" Kagame Hits Out At Ramaphosa

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has hit out at South African President Cyril Ramaphosa over the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).Kagame made it clear that Rwanda will not be intimidated by

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The Judge Who Denied Ssegirinya Bail Faces Public Outrage—Could His Death Have Been Prevented?

The Judge Who Denied Ssegirinya Bail Faces Public Outrage—Could His Death Have Been Prevented?

Judge Lawrence Twayanze of the Masaka High Court has come under intense criticism from Ugandans following his decision to deny bail to the late Kawempe North MP Muhammad Ssegirinya, despite medical reports highlighting the urgency of his condition.

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Dr Kizza Besigye’s Vocal Lawyer Eron Kiiza Arrested

Dr Kizza Besigye’s Vocal Lawyer Eron Kiiza Arrested

In a dramatic turn of events at the General Court Martial in Kampala, veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye’s lawyer, Mr. Eron Kiiza, was forcefully arrested while representing his client in a case fraught with tension and controversy.

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Dr. Bireete Criticizes Museveni: Why Focus on Village Thieves While Billions Disappear at BOU?

Dr. Bireete Criticizes Museveni: Why Focus on Village Thieves While Billions Disappear at BOU?

Dr. Sarah Bireete, the Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance (CCG), has raised serious concerns about President Yoweri Museveni's focus on minor corruption while ignoring much larger issues. In a discussion on UBC's Behind the Headlines,

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"The Whole Of America Should Now Join AU, We're Ready To Teach Them Swahili" Muhoozi Claims
Besigye Fights Back: Top Ugandan Officials Sued for Ignoring Court Orders
Return to school if you want pay raise, govt tells striking Makerere staff

Return to school if you want pay raise, govt tells striking Makerere staff

The Public Service Ministry has advised striking Makerere University staff to obtain the necessary qualifications if they want a pay raise.The Assistant Commissioner for Human Resource Management, Mr David Watulo,

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Uganda's Balagadde builds cargo business in US

Uganda's Balagadde builds cargo business in US

Before starting Crane Cargo, a transport and delivery company based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, in 2019, Mr Anthony Balagadde accumulated eight years of experience as an operations manager in the US-side transportation and logistics industry.  It helped a great deal that several peop

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Uganda's activists face increasing digital violence

Uganda's activists face increasing digital violence

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

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