Museveni says he’s unhappy with Besigye detention, Byanyima reacts
President Yoweri Museveni has stated that he is unhappy with the continued detention of Kizza Besigye, whom he described as a personal friend with whom they fought togeth...
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Gov’t: Dr. Kizza Besigye Will Not Be Released Until Trial is Concluded
The Government of Uganda has said detained opposition figure Dr. Col. Kizza Besigye will not be released until his treason trial is concluded, insisting that due process...
Chief Justice tips judges on electoral disputes handling.
KAMPALA: The Chief Justice, Alphonse Owiny-Dollo, has urged High Court judges to treat electoral petitions with the seriousness of cases that affect the entire public, no...
PFF’s Sam Makokha Charged With Misprision of Treason
Ugandan authorities have charged opposition politician Samuel Makokha with misprision of treason, alleging that he failed to report information about an alleged plot to o...
FRANKLIN KAROKORA: Rwakasisi must seek true forgiveness, not dodge murder conviction
Following the National Prayer Breakfast on forgiveness, OPED author Franklin G. Karokora challenges Chris Rwakasisi to stop dodging his mass murder conviction and show re...
Besigye Moves to Halt Treason Trial Over Constitutional Petition
The prosecution further alleges that Besigye sought surface-to-air missiles, ricin poison, counterfeit currency, and planned to use drone technology to assassinate Presid...
Bukedea Woman MP Aspirant Sues EC Over Ruling Delays
Norma Susan Otai, the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) aspirant for the Bukedea Woman MP seat, has taken legal action against the Electoral Commission (EC) and the Speak...
Soon-to-retire Court of Appeal judge voices frustration with Uganda’s judiciary
Justice Egonda-Ntende said he is often disturbed by reports from magistrates’ courts, especially in cases involving bail applications. Justice Martin Stephen Egonda-Nte...
Uganda Police’s VVIP commander Ronald Mutabazi found dead at home
Details of his passing were still scanty by Friday morning, but reports indicate that his lifeless body was discovered at his home in the morning hours.SP Ronald Mutabazi...
In Tanzania, the law means electoral flaws can’t be challenged.
A Tanzanian riot police officer walks past a vandalised campaign poster of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, following a protest a day after a general election marred by vio...