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OPEN LETTER: The Proposed Extradition of Michael Mpeirwe Katungi to the U.S. is fraud 

By Mr. Taremwa Barnabas Bwaniaga, influential commercial farmer/rancher, businessman, Gen Salim Saleh's brother-in-law, 5th July 2026. The Proposed Extradition of Mr. Michael Mpeirwe Katungi to the United States is...

Pride Month 2026: 40 Africans who changed queer history

Credit - Minority Africa.  From a 17th-century Angolan queen to a Ghanaian musician in exile, this June, we’re...

Uganda Human Rights Commission Chairperson Mariam Wangadya Warns President Museveni to Respect the Commission Amid Corruption Allegations 

The Uganda Human Rights Commission-UHRC, Lady Justice Mariam Wangadya has publicly criticized President Yoweri Museveni for appointing what...

Stench of Corruption At Parliament: Communications & Public Affairs Director Chris Obore & Others Arrested 

The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has remanded seven employees of Parliament to Luzira Prison until July 7, 2026,...

UGANDA: Danish Environmental Journalist & Researcher Klaus Thymann Arrested

Danish environmental journalist, explorer and researcher Klaus Thymann has been arrested in Kampala,Uganda over allegations linked to his...

INSIDE STORY: Kizza Besigye and Hajj Obed Lutale ‘Kidnapped’ in Kenya,Remanded by Ugandan Military Court

Uganda’s opposition leader, Dr Kizza Besigye and his colleague, Hajj Obed Lutale, have been remanded to Luzira Prison till December 2, 2024 on charges...

CANADA DEPORTS UGANDAN AMBASSADOR ACHENG JOY RUTH

The Canadian government has elected to deport the Ugandan Ambassador Joy Ruth Aceng for breach of diplomatic norms. Canada has declared her a “persona non...

THE HUTU-POWER MOVEMENT AND ITS IMPLICATION FOR RWANDA

The Hutu-Power movement, despite its well-known role in the horrific 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, has not disappeared. Instead, it has metamorphosed...

MBARARA CITY MP MWINE MPAKA CITED IN MEDIA ACTIVISTS’ HARASSMENT AS 2 ARE ARRESTED & REMANDED FOR DEMANDING BETTER SERVICE DELIVERY

The Mbarara city South Member of Parliament-MP, Hon. Mwine Mpaka has been cited in the ongoing harassment of media activists in Mbarara city, who...

2026 POLITICAL TORCH: Western Uganda Political Activists Cry Out to IGP & CDF Amid Escalating Harassment by Incumbents

Aaron Ainomugisha, Rise News Uganda 2026 Political Torch. Political activists, media activists and journalists in Mbarara city and other parts of western Uganda have...

2026 GENERAL ELECTION PRESSURE: Minister David Bahati faints

The Minister of State for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (Industry), David Bahati has shocked many after attributing his fainting on Sunday June 23, 2024...