The absence of Dr. Kizza Besigye at the General Court Martial today has intensified speculation about his legal fate following the landmark Supreme Court ruling that declared the trial of civilians in military courts unconstitutional.
Executive Director of UNAIDS, Winnie Byanyima, has lauded South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for outlining an ambitious and forward-looking agenda as South Africa assumes the G20 presidency.Speaking on his vi
Donald Trump, after being sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, delivered a 30-minute inaugural speech outlining his policy agenda. Key promises included a crackdown on immigration and a focus on dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion initia
Lawyers representing Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajj Obeid Lutale raised critical concerns over the impartiality of the General Court Martial (GCM) in their ongoing trial.They argued that the nature of the tribunal, be
The state has strongly opposed an application by Dr. Kizza Besigye's legal team seeking reference to the Constitutional Court for interpretation of critical matters regarding his ongoing trial at the General Court Martial.
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.
Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) president Patrick Oboi Amuriat has expressed dissatisfaction with the party’s exclusion from key opposition activities, calling it a deliberate effort to sideline them in the fight for democratic freedoms.
Renowned Ugandan jurist and former Supreme Court Justice, George Kanyeihamba, has launched a scathing attack on Justice Irene Mulyagonja and the Uganda Law Council for their decision to deny Kenyan Senior Counsel and former Justice Minister, Martha Karua, a temp
A Tanzanian judge has been appointed to lead an investigation into allegations of misconduct against Uganda’s Supreme Court Justice Esther Kitimbo Kisaakye. This decision follows a request from Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni to his Tanzanian counterpart, Pr
A section of journalists accredited to cover Parliament were denied access to the premises while those who were allowed access were locked up in the basement of the building. On Wednesday, chaotic scenes similar to those that played out at Parliament before the commencement of the debate
