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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...
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Gender Equality & Equity.

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...
Accountability

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...
Accountability

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,...
Journalism/Media

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 the African Road Safety Charter as It Comes Into Force

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World Health Organization-WHO. The African Road Safety Charter entered into force on 12 March 2026. The Charter marks Africa’s first continental and legally-binding road safety...

Are CSOs In Uganda Under Attack?

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The Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) has frozen bank accounts belonging to several non-governmental organisations operating in Uganda as part of ongoing investigations into the...

Ugandan Diplomat at East African Community Secretariat Dr Caroline Asiimwe Arrested at Mombasa Airport

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A Senior East African Community-EAC Diplomat, Dr Caroline Asiimwe, who serves as the Executive Secretary of the Kiswahili Commission has been arrested in Kenya. Asiimwe...

The remarkable homework for the Great Lakes Region after Kenya’s peaceful election & transition of power – Gad Kanyesigye

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Article by Mr. Gad Kanyesigye (The Patriot), Advocator for peace and good governance in Africa. Looking at the Great Lakes regional political chronology; pick...

Chinese man extradited to Malawi over racist videos

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BY BBC NEWS. Zambia has extradited a Chinese filmmaker to neighbouring Malawi to face charges relating to racism and child exploitation.Lu Ke was a...
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