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Controversial Military Bill Sparks Fears of Civilian Trials

Controversial Military Bill Sparks Fears of Civilian Trials

A contentious 143-page bill, the UPDF (Amendment) Bill, 2025, is set to be tabled in the Ugandan parliament today by Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Jacob Oboth Oboth, triggering a wave of concern over potential civilian trials in military courts.The bill, a sweeping overhaul of t

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Eddie Mutwe Charged with Robbery Amid Shocking Torture Allegations

Eddie Mutwe Charged with Robbery Amid Shocking Torture Allegations

Eddie Mutwe, the long-time bodyguard of opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, was formally charged with robbery on Monday in a highly tense court appearance marked by disturbing allegations of torture and procedural irregularities.Appearing before Grade One Magistrate Abdal

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Minister Mao Condemns Torture of Eddie Mutwe, Says Court Wrong to Try Victims of Abuse

Minister Mao Condemns Torture of Eddie Mutwe, Says Court Wrong to Try Victims of Abuse

Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Norbert Mao has issued a sharp condemnation of the alleged torture of Edward Ssebuufu, popularly known as Eddie Mutwe, and criticised the judiciary for continuing to try suspects who appear to have suffered abuse in custody.Mutwe

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Matembe Warns: 'Uganda Will Descend Into Chaos If Bobi Take Power Only Museveni Can Keep Stability

Matembe Warns: 'Uganda Will Descend Into Chaos If Bobi Take Power Only Museveni Can Keep Stability

As Uganda prepares for the 2026 general elections, former Ethics Minister and renowned lawyer Miria Matembe has stirred debate with her bold statement supporting President Yoweri Museveni over opposition leader Bobi Wine.Matembe warned that Uganda would f

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UGX 2 Billion Gold Scam Rocks Uganda: Dutch Investor Defrauded, Gulu University Official Investigated

UGX 2 Billion Gold Scam Rocks Uganda: Dutch Investor Defrauded, Gulu University Official Investigated

State inquiry launched into fraudulent mining deal that duped Dutch investor, exposed systemic abuse in Uganda’s extractive sectorKotido, Uganda – A significant financial scandal involving an alleged UGX 2 billion gold fraud ha

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Besigye Arrives in Court, Faces Subversion Charges in High-Stakes Nakawa Showdown

Besigye Arrives in Court, Faces Subversion Charges in High-Stakes Nakawa Showdown

Four-time Ugandan presidential contender Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajji Obeid Lutale, appeared before the Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court on April 30, 2025, for the 

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Judge claims Trump deported a 2-year-old US citizen with 'no meaningful process'

Judge claims Trump deported a 2-year-old US citizen with 'no meaningful process'

A Louisiana federal judge has voiced concern over the deportation of a two-year-old US citizen and her mother, warning that the Trum

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El Salvador’s president offers Maduro US-deported Venezuelans for prisoner swap

El Salvador’s president offers Maduro US-deported Venezuelans for prisoner swap

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele is pictured before a meeting at the Costa Rican presidential house in San Jose on November 11, 2024.CNN — Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele has proposed a prisoner exchange with Venezuela, offering t

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Mbabazi to Lead Nalukoola’s Legal Firepower in Showdown Over 'Baseless' Election Petition

Mbabazi to Lead Nalukoola’s Legal Firepower in Showdown Over 'Baseless' Election Petition

Kampala — Kawempe North MP Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola has unveiled a heavyweight legal team led by veteran lawyer Muhammed Mbabazi to defend against an election petition filed by former rival Faridah Nambi.The petition, which challenges the outcome of the March 13th by-election, is set to

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Ghana president suspends chief justice in unprecedented move

Ghana president suspends chief justice in unprecedented move

BBC | Ghanaian President John Mahama has suspended the country's Supreme Court chief justice - a move that marks a first in the country's history.An investigation has been launched and three undisclosed petitions have been filed making allegations against Gertrude Torkorno

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